Archie

Here are some pretty roses to brighten your day!

And did you hear that Archie Andrews of the Archie comic strip is being killed off? I was an avid reader of this comic strip as an older child. It was when Archie was a teenager and had neighbourhood friends Veronica and Betty who vied for his affections.  Veronica the spoiled, rich brunette always seemed to win out over sweet, blonde Betty.  I felt sad at the passing of an era.   Did or do you read this comic strip?  Archie will die saving the life of a gay friend.  Times have changed.

Sunday Sketches - Peeking Through

Welcome to Alexandra's Sunday Sketches! This piece is an ACEO artist card (2 1/2"h x 3 1/2"w) in acrylic.  I really have fun creating these understated pieces.  Husband M had no trouble guessing what it was, so I think you will see it too!

Okay, it is the moon peeking through the clouds!

Natural Arrangements

The great news around here is that the painters finished painting the whole house on Wednesday (YAY!)  We have been slowly putting things back where they belong and trying to purge some clutter at the same time.  The purging could go better but husband M is a hoarder.  It may be better if I don't ask before I purge.  The painters did a good job, repairing walls, taking down bits of wallpaper here and there.  It feels like a new house.  I am loath to lean anything against the walls right now.

This is the time of year when the weeds look their best.  I spotted these natural arrangements around town these past few weeks:

Please excuse my shadow on this one, just lazy to crop it out. I've noticed how these wildflowers often gather around a drain, where it is wet:

Raspberry, Tangerine and a Splash of Lemon

This is a (6" x 6") piece on good quality tangerine cardstock.  I painted it with acrylics and outlined it with a fine point marker.

Linking to Paint Party Friday and Summer of Color.

Summerlicious 2014

Creme Brulee Dessert

On the weekend, husband M and I went to the Queen + Adam Lambert concert held at the Air Canada Centre in downtown Toronto. It was a fantastic experience. Here is a great video of Adam doing 'Somebody to Love'.

My sister who lives in Miami is also a big Adam Lambert fan, a groupie in fact. She flew in specially for the concert. Over the years we have kept in touch with a bunch of other fans by email and we were able to meet up with some of them over a Summerlicious lunch at the Bier Market. My favourite was the creme brulee dessert pictured, as I am not a beer drinker. They have a very large selection of every kind of beer however. We walked around the Toronto Harbourfront after lunch, then the group had an even bigger gathering/meetup at dinnertime. I'm not a part of that group.

A wake-up call

Neighbourhood Clematis

So my dominant left hand, half of the wrist, in fact was suddenly and severely inflamed last week, arthritis my sister says. It affected everything fortunately just for a couple of days. This is the most clear symptom I've had of this disease, I can stop denying it now and hope it won't happen too often.  Yes, it's a wake-up call.

Creative Tuesdays - Bread and Jam

Creative Tuesdays' current theme is 'Bread and Jam'. I did an ACEO in acrylic (2 1/2"h x 3 1/2"w) on cardstock. It's a scone with lots of clotted cream and strawberry jam, with Michael in mind. It must be one of his favourite things, as I have come to know him over the years! So saying, I have never had this, it must go on my bucket list!