Welcome to Sunday Sketches!
Do you remember what you were doing on 911? I remember it being a sunny morning, I had just dropped the kids off to school and was driving to a new dance class. Then I heard the confused announcement on the radio. It sounded like a small plane had crashed into tower. Then more news came, and it sounded a lot worse. When I got to the class, I remember thinking 'how will they rescue the people? Could they land helicoptors on top?' Well, we know the end of this tragic, awful story.
It's a sombre day today.
As for my Sunday Sketch, the beautiful potted orchids I have at home inspired this work. I selected a few of the flowers to draw and made up my own imaginary potted arrangement. The dark coloured pot is meant to contrast against the white background. I left the background white because I think it suits the arrangement. Thanks for stopping by.
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Do you remember what you were doing on 911? I remember it being a sunny morning, I had just dropped the kids off to school and was driving to a new dance class. Then I heard the confused announcement on the radio. It sounded like a small plane had crashed into tower. Then more news came, and it sounded a lot worse. When I got to the class, I remember thinking 'how will they rescue the people? Could they land helicoptors on top?' Well, we know the end of this tragic, awful story.
It's a sombre day today.
As for my Sunday Sketch, the beautiful potted orchids I have at home inspired this work. I selected a few of the flowers to draw and made up my own imaginary potted arrangement. The dark coloured pot is meant to contrast against the white background. I left the background white because I think it suits the arrangement. Thanks for stopping by.
Please visit the other participants to see what they did today!
Very pretty and lovely Christine, you are so talented.
ReplyDeletechristine , you are really good with the orchids. I love this one. Orchids are so beautiful and simple - and you've captured the essence here.
ReplyDeleteyes, today is a day i will never forget.
Its just perfect,
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the delicate orchid beautifully Christine.
ReplyDeleteYes it is a very sombre day today, even though we are very far away in Australia we remember and pay tribute to those who lost their lives.
Peggy xxxxx
Just wonderful! ~ Simplicity is always beautiful! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey)
ReplyDeleteFor sure remember this day with vivid detail! Sending thoughts and prayers to all and a shout out to the heroes of the day!
ReplyDeleteYour orchids are beautiful...love the textural effects. Wonderful work! Happy Sunday Sketches! POP ART MINIS
Oh this is lovely Christine. I wish my orchids would look like this lol
ReplyDeletebeautiful orchid! beautiful sketch! Love it on a white background.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the elegant simplicity of the Orchids. Love your rendition :)
ReplyDeleteIt's very simple but beautiful, I love its elegance. I was a 5th grader when the attack happened but learned about it after I got home from school.
ReplyDeleteLove your ACEO, beautiful, delicate colours! Valerie
ReplyDeleteI love your orchid. Yes, today I will take a moment to reflect. It is a somber day. I will never forget.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the white background is perfect. The soft delicate flower is beautiful.
ReplyDeletecheers, dana
I was filing folders in the Registrar morgue at college during work study - I can't believe it's been 10 years already.
ReplyDeleteLovely orchids!
Oh gorgeous, Christine! These orchids look like blooms my mother tends outside.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your encouraging visits!!! It's been nuts at our house.
Nothing more exciting than having unplanned for week-long guests after returning from a two-week long “vacation.”
We're looking forward to our lives returning to some normalcy in about a week. Then we'll be planning for our trip to Chicago. Yikes!
I still remember 9/11 too..what a tragic day. Your orchids are so beautiful. Have a wonderful Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful arrangement, Christine - I love the contrast against the white background!
ReplyDelete(It is definitely a day I will never forget...)
xo
Kristin
HI! MY NAME IS EFFIE. HAPPY TO MEET YOU!
ReplyDeleteLovely :) This would be a perfect cover for an illustrated card.
ReplyDeleteAs for 9/11 reflections--I was sleeping (we're way behind in time where I live) and I remember my mother banging on my door to wake me up to come out and watch the news. We all sat horrified and trembling, watching the tragedy unfold. Helpless. I felt helpless.
I went into work that day--I worked at a bar at the time--and the few customers that came through had dazed or fretful looks on as they would periodically try to get in contact with loved ones that were supposed to be in the towers or lived near by them. They whole day felt like a giant wait. What were we going to do?
Peace and love,
Alaurie
HI CHRISTINE !
ReplyDeleteYOUR FLOWER IS BEAUTIFUL!
KISSES FROM GREECE.
One of my orchids has just sent out a new shoot ready to flower again. You captured it so well.
ReplyDeleteSombre day indeed. I had been in a meeting for hours so when I got out I was told the news. It just didn't seem real at first did it? Just too horrific to contemplate.