George

This weekend I met an elderly gentleman at a nursing home

who inspired this character.

George

He is a skeptical man who doesn't like change.

He lives in a nursing home because he cannot walk 

and he doesn't want to burden his six children, 

He talks proudly about how accomplished they are

and how much he cherishes his grandchildren.

He's a quiet man, who has a gentle wit,

a distinctive brogue

and a twinkle

in his eye. 

Celeste

I hope everyone reading this has had a wonderful Easter!

Celeste

She lived in a time when ladies wore hats and dresses

and sometimes even white gloves to church.

She was careful to be polite and proper, as was

expected by society,

and she never spoke out of turn.

But deep inside she felt a yearning

to be honest, to be herself

and

to be wild and free.

Margie again...

When I sketched Margie yesterday,

I did not have color in mind,

so today I decided to make her a brunette!

It's too late to write anything else!

Good night, my friends!

Margie

Today I had time only for a quick pencil sketch

and I've decided to name her "Margie".

I'll probably develop the drawing into a painting,

so her story will have to wait until then!

Hope you have enjoyed your day!

Jimmy

I had started this stitched picture a while ago

and decided to finish it for today's "Person of the Day"!

Jimmy

Ever since he was little, Jimmy has collected animals

like some boys collect baseball cards.

His mother has learned to be tolerant, since Jimmy takes

such good care of his creatures.

He reads everything he can find about animals,

watches nature shows on TV,

and plans to study to be a vet.

Animals and their well-being are his passion.

Mother and Child

It is a universal emotion,

the love of a mother for her child.

They could have any names, any racial background, any ethnicity -

but their bond is the same the world over.

It is a powerful thing.

I used micron pen, pan pastels and colored pencil on this quick sketch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a great Thursday!!

Jake

Some characters are more likable than others - 

that's the way people are.

But we never know what's beneath the surface

when we first see someone's face.

Jake

Jake has a chip on his shoulder, a big chip.

and his surly attitude turns most people off.

He grew up in a bad neighborhood and has lost 

several friends to drugs and crime and,

much as he tries, he can't seem to free himself 

from the ghosts of his past.

He expects the worst and doesn't trust people.
Recently he has been placed in a mentor program -
if only he can open his heart,
and trust -
if only....