I love how it smells too!!! BTW I don't talk about it here much but I also like hot teas and hot chocolate 😊 So kind of you to order a mug and I hope when you use it that you'll remember that you are appreciated!!! I'm glad to know you like blue tree.... Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll save your note for the times I need reminding that what I do matters. Thank you!!!
Beautiful drawings... so whimsical! It’s like a meditation.. sketching and writing your thoughts...or are you pondering things first and then draw? Very creative...how talented you are!
Thank you so much!! I am pondering first then drawing. Often it goes like this: one morning I write the phrase as my sketchbook exercise then I think on what I wrote off and on throughout the day and the following morning I'll do the drawing. Sometimes I'll write the phrase I'm thinking about on a scrap piece of paper and when I've gotten it settled then I'll write neatly in my sketchbook.
The ideas for my phrases usually come from current events, stuff from my life (conversations, happenings, memories etc) and some amalgamation of my thoughts in response to whatever I'm reading. Often it's all of the above stirred together. In the evenings before bed I read for about an hour and write in my journal approx 50 or so words about what I did that day, what I saw or noticed and a short thought stimulated by the day. Often this short thought percolates overnight and is related to the thing I write in the morning sketchbook. Does this answer your question??
Absolutely...I’m the same way, percolating is the word! Just not artistically gifted as you. But you inspire me to write more at bedtime as well as morning musings! Thank you!
Thank you!!! I really like the blue ink too!! And the words beside the drawings are my own. They're whatever is on my mind that morning. Often a topic arises in my mind due to current events and I try to reframe my thoughts in a way that helps me start a day more positively.
"All of my work is my effort to keep hope alive, to keep my own spirits up and also, hopefully, the spirits of my friends." Yes! Me, too! But I have never been able to get any of my pets to sit sweetly and let me draw! My late, great, well-named cat, Loki, used to sit on my sketchbooks, and my keyboard. And she was equally happy spilling my coffee or my inks...
I write this while Dobbins, my red WHD dozes on my lap, his legs dangling onto the couch and his nose buried in my armpit. I can't wait to indulge in your Indulgence pasta which seems so timely! This week in Ohio, the people spoke loudly and Women's Health Rights were saved. The weeks leading up to the election were hectic , and , at times harrowing. A cupful of Indulgence sounds just about perfect!
Thanks for your voice, your words, your drawings in these confusing times!
Oh!! Hugs and love to Dobbins!!! He sounds adorable!!! And thank you for hearing me I too am so grateful and relieved about Women's Health Rights in Ohio...and yes, it's been a slog lately. It's also likely to continue to be difficult because just like abusers everywhere the Republicans don't view as legitimate the voices that aren't their own and they aren't taking "no!" from us as a legitimate answer. The Republicans have been trying to destroy government and democracy and install a theocracy since the 1980's and they will keep trying via different tactics.
So I feel driven to give appreciation, comfort and indulgences those of us who care about democracy and human rights- let's keep our spirits going together!! And I hope you'll enjoy the pasta when you have it and remember you are appreciated!! 💚💚💚
I am taking some well-deserved time today to catch up on Importance, as I imagine Winnie-the-Pooh calling it. I feel so inspired see your art and reading your words. Thank you!
I'm glad you're taking some Pooh bear style Importance time!!! Bravo!!! And thanks for reading my work and taking the time to tell me you feel inspired by my art and words!!! That to me felt like a Worthy Importance as we each do what we can help each other keep our spirits and creativity going!!! 💚💚💚💚💚
The three of you in that photo - and the look of sheer concentration on your face! - are just adorable, Sue! As is Saint Cuppa-Jo. Wonderful work, as always!
Thank you so much!! Cheese sauce is super yummy... makes me feel like a teenager eating it from a mug while slouching on the couch 🤣 Indulgences indulgences 🤗💚💚💚
The mug handles make it easier to hold a mug full of pasta while slouching on the couch indulging in a movie while eating 🤗💚 It can easily be made vegan - and the recipe doubled 😁
I think it’s going to create a revolution in a house where everyone is pasta crazy! I have only made fruit salads and soups served in mugs! Pasta will be outrageously good! Thank you! Btw I love the pig’s name.
You're so welcome!!! May your household pasta revolution be gloriously and noodle-ly filled with smiles and happy tummies!!!! And thank you so much for your wonderful comment !!! 💚💚💚
I love the idea of Saint Cuppa-Jo appearing in a coffee ring – such a charming and whimsical touch. Your feline and canine companions adds a delightful layer to your artistic process. Cheers to art, coffee, and the simple joys in life. BTW I found you because of the recommendation from @Diane K24.
OMG that photo of you drawing with the kitty and pupper in your lap!😻
They're both good artist assistants!!! Lol!!! I'm glad you liked the photo!!
They are the Zen masters!
True!!
I'm not a coffee person but I love how it smells ....
I ordered the mug...
I really like the blue ink tree.
Thanks for what you do. It matters.
I love how it smells too!!! BTW I don't talk about it here much but I also like hot teas and hot chocolate 😊 So kind of you to order a mug and I hope when you use it that you'll remember that you are appreciated!!! I'm glad to know you like blue tree.... Thank you so much for your kind words. I'll save your note for the times I need reminding that what I do matters. Thank you!!!
I am exactly the same. Not a coffee person but love the smell. Ink tree in blu is fab!
Thank you so much!!! 💚💚
Beautiful drawings... so whimsical! It’s like a meditation.. sketching and writing your thoughts...or are you pondering things first and then draw? Very creative...how talented you are!
Thank you so much!! I am pondering first then drawing. Often it goes like this: one morning I write the phrase as my sketchbook exercise then I think on what I wrote off and on throughout the day and the following morning I'll do the drawing. Sometimes I'll write the phrase I'm thinking about on a scrap piece of paper and when I've gotten it settled then I'll write neatly in my sketchbook.
The ideas for my phrases usually come from current events, stuff from my life (conversations, happenings, memories etc) and some amalgamation of my thoughts in response to whatever I'm reading. Often it's all of the above stirred together. In the evenings before bed I read for about an hour and write in my journal approx 50 or so words about what I did that day, what I saw or noticed and a short thought stimulated by the day. Often this short thought percolates overnight and is related to the thing I write in the morning sketchbook. Does this answer your question??
Absolutely...I’m the same way, percolating is the word! Just not artistically gifted as you. But you inspire me to write more at bedtime as well as morning musings! Thank you!
You're so welcome! Thank you for your excellent questions and comments! I'm glad you're inspired!! Write!! Write! Go, go, go!!! 💚💚💚💚
That blue ink is STUNNING! And are the beautiful words beside the fabulous drawings your words or quotes or a mix of both?
Thank you!!! I really like the blue ink too!! And the words beside the drawings are my own. They're whatever is on my mind that morning. Often a topic arises in my mind due to current events and I try to reframe my thoughts in a way that helps me start a day more positively.
"All of my work is my effort to keep hope alive, to keep my own spirits up and also, hopefully, the spirits of my friends." Yes! Me, too! But I have never been able to get any of my pets to sit sweetly and let me draw! My late, great, well-named cat, Loki, used to sit on my sketchbooks, and my keyboard. And she was equally happy spilling my coffee or my inks...
I've had cats like that too!! One cat was named "Tipper" because she'd tip stuff over with her tail in a nanosecond! 💚💚💚🐈
I write this while Dobbins, my red WHD dozes on my lap, his legs dangling onto the couch and his nose buried in my armpit. I can't wait to indulge in your Indulgence pasta which seems so timely! This week in Ohio, the people spoke loudly and Women's Health Rights were saved. The weeks leading up to the election were hectic , and , at times harrowing. A cupful of Indulgence sounds just about perfect!
Thanks for your voice, your words, your drawings in these confusing times!
Oh!! Hugs and love to Dobbins!!! He sounds adorable!!! And thank you for hearing me I too am so grateful and relieved about Women's Health Rights in Ohio...and yes, it's been a slog lately. It's also likely to continue to be difficult because just like abusers everywhere the Republicans don't view as legitimate the voices that aren't their own and they aren't taking "no!" from us as a legitimate answer. The Republicans have been trying to destroy government and democracy and install a theocracy since the 1980's and they will keep trying via different tactics.
So I feel driven to give appreciation, comfort and indulgences those of us who care about democracy and human rights- let's keep our spirits going together!! And I hope you'll enjoy the pasta when you have it and remember you are appreciated!! 💚💚💚
My kind of saint!
Mine too!!!! ☕💚💚💚💚
I am taking some well-deserved time today to catch up on Importance, as I imagine Winnie-the-Pooh calling it. I feel so inspired see your art and reading your words. Thank you!
I'm glad you're taking some Pooh bear style Importance time!!! Bravo!!! And thanks for reading my work and taking the time to tell me you feel inspired by my art and words!!! That to me felt like a Worthy Importance as we each do what we can help each other keep our spirits and creativity going!!! 💚💚💚💚💚
Worthy Importance. That needs one of your inimitable images! :-D
🤣🤣🤣 Yes!!! Thank you for suggesting!!! 💚💚💚
The three of you in that photo - and the look of sheer concentration on your face! - are just adorable, Sue! As is Saint Cuppa-Jo. Wonderful work, as always!
Awww thank you so much!!! I love your comment!!!! 💚💚💚💚
One rule of all arts.
"Zero tolerance for the lie."
So very true!!!
correct answer. hehe
This post was so inspiring and alive, I almost didn’t need the accompanying cup of jo! 🐾
LOL!!!! 🤣🤗😘 Your comment makes me smile so big!!! Thank you!!!! 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I love all your thoughts and drawings over breakfast! That cheese sauce looks super yummy!!
Thank you so much!! Cheese sauce is super yummy... makes me feel like a teenager eating it from a mug while slouching on the couch 🤣 Indulgences indulgences 🤗💚💚💚
You're welcome! My indulence as a teenager was devil's food cake for breakfast.
Oooh!!! I like your teenager thinking!!! 💚💚💚💚💚
:D
I love pasta! Pasta in a mug? Why? I love it and will make it one day. Vegan version but the portions are minute.
The mug handles make it easier to hold a mug full of pasta while slouching on the couch indulging in a movie while eating 🤗💚 It can easily be made vegan - and the recipe doubled 😁
I think it’s going to create a revolution in a house where everyone is pasta crazy! I have only made fruit salads and soups served in mugs! Pasta will be outrageously good! Thank you! Btw I love the pig’s name.
You're so welcome!!! May your household pasta revolution be gloriously and noodle-ly filled with smiles and happy tummies!!!! And thank you so much for your wonderful comment !!! 💚💚💚
You are welcome!
Brilliant name, Saint Cuppa Jo!
Awww thank you so much!! 💚💚💚
I love the idea of Saint Cuppa-Jo appearing in a coffee ring – such a charming and whimsical touch. Your feline and canine companions adds a delightful layer to your artistic process. Cheers to art, coffee, and the simple joys in life. BTW I found you because of the recommendation from @Diane K24.
What charming art! Love it.