Friday, September 15, 2023

Friday Art - Polar Bears and I am back!




Hello, I am back from a wonderful break, just in time to share my Friday Art. 

 I am showing my polar bear ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  It is based on a Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWL) image I saw on one of their notepads.


I went on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with my 3 sisters for a week in late August.  My brother got a new job so couldn't make it.  On the cruise, we planned a couple of fun snorkelling excursions, ate fabulous food on the ship, enjoyed the entertainment on the ship and even the casino.  We spent a few days in Miami at either end of the cruise.  It gave us a chance to see family and friends.  One sister lives in Miami.  One lives in California and the other lives in Toronto like me.  It was a success and hopefully we can do this again sometime.  Our families missed us but it was a great break.  I will share details of the trip in upcoming posts in a few weeks.


39 comments:

Wanda said...

Welcome back...you were missed Christine! What a wonderful sister trip. How exciting. I only have one sister, but we use to have sister weekends. Treasured memories. You have made a lot of them on this trip!

Love your Polar bears! Missed your artwork too.

Christine said...

Thanks Wanda!

DeniseinVA said...

Great to see you back Christine. What a fantastic trip you went on with your sisters. I look forward to seeing more when you are ready and rested enough to share. Welcome home!

DeniseinVA said...

p.s. wanted to also say how lovely to see your artwork. Very, very pretty piece.

Valerie-Jael said...

Sounds like a great trip, good to seee you back! Hugs, Valerie

roentare said...

So good to bond with your sisters on a cruise. How great is it? Polar bears look pretty much in love there.

Tom said...

...cute and cuddly!

Iris Flavia said...

Reminds me of Knut, the bear of Berlin who passed way too early, as his human carer...
Oh, that sounds like fantastic times!!!! I have but one Brother and his wife sure will not let me go on a holiday with him...
So... I hope to learn more about your adventures!

ellie said...

Happy you're back and had such a wonderful trip. Great to see your art again, too.

Caitlin'nMegan said...

Wonderful polar bear art! I am sure the trip inspired your creativity, too! All the best to a peaceful weekend.

Ivy's Closet said...

What a great way to visit with your sisters! The trip sounds awesome. Thanks for the delightful polar bear art too!

Marcepanowy Kącik said...

Dzień dobry. Obraz godny uwagi. Wery nice.

DVArtist said...

OMGosh how precious is this? Well done my friend. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a very nice weekend.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Your polar bears are adorable! And what a fantastic trip with your siblings -- nice!

My name is Erika. said...

You sound like you had a fantastic trip Christine. And had some good sister bonding time. I was wondering what had happened when I didn't see your blog post, and I'm glad it was because you were having a good time (and not sick or anything bad). And I love your polar bears too.

Angie's Recipes said...

How beautiful!

Granny Annie said...

Welcome back. You were missed and had no idea what great things you were doing. Plus, love the bears!

Kathy G said...

Welcome back. I suspected you were going away, but that sounds like quite a trip! Looking forward to reading more about it.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Welcome home, Christine! Yes, you've been missed, but it sounds like you and your sisters had a marvelous time together, making lasting memories together. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your adventures.
Blessings!

Jenn Jilks said...

Welcome back. I hope your trip was epic!

Gillena Cox said...

Glad you enjoyed your trip. Happy you are back.
Thanks for linking to Art For Fun Friday

Much🖤love

Anonymous said...

sounds like an amazing trip with family Welcome Home

gigi-hawaii said...

Welcome back, Christine. Wow, what a great cruise, I just love the sound of it.

carol l mck said...

Oh what an awesome trip you had and your polar bears are divine ~ so filled with love ~ Xo

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

Sounds like a great trip, I would like to do that with my sisters.

Lowcarb team member said...

Welcome back. It sounds a fantastic trip you went on with your sisters.

Lovely art, so cute :)

Wishing you a happy weekend.

All the best Jan

Mary Kirkland said...

Glad you're back. I'm glad you had a good time. Love the polar bears.

Fundy Blue said...

How lovely, Christine! I'm so glad that you had a fun cruise with your family! The Caribbean is wonderful! I can't wait to hear more about your trip. The polar bears are darling. Happy Weekend! xox

J.P. Alexander said...

Me alegra leerte de nuevo. Lindo pintura. Te mando un beso.

Elkes Lebensglück said...

welcome back, the painted polar bear picture is a wonderful work of art,
It's great that your vacation with your family was so nice.
Have a beautiful weekend, hug Elke

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Glad you are back. I missed you. Sounds like you had a wonderful time on that cruise with your sisters.

Jeanie said...

Oh Christine, this is just precious. So beautifully done!

Your break away sounds delightful. I've never been on a cruise -- they sound fun! And thanks so much for coming to visit me at Marmelade GYpsy! Happy weekend!

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

So beautiful art.

joeks said...

Looks like you made it back to your blog right when you said you would! That's great that you were able to have such a fun trip with your sisters. Hopefully your brother will be able to join you next time.

Christine said...

Joeks I am a very scheduled kind of person!

Busy Bee Suz said...

Quality time with your siblings sounds like a dream!! I can't wait to see pics or updates about your cruise.
Cute bears!

Busy Bee Suz said...

Quality time with your siblings sounds like a dream. I can't wait to see pics and updates from your cruise.

Cute bears!!!

baili said...

Thank goodness you are back safe n healthy dear Christine!
Wow cruise sounds amazing! Will love to hear more from your magical sea journey my friend: )

NatureFootstep said...

how sweet your art this week :)