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Nepal and Sir Edmund Hillary
Posted on May 20, 2015 Leave a Comment
Nepal is suffering the effects of two major earthquakes in quick succession with multiple large aftershocks. We feel for the Nepalese…the Christchurch earthquakes of 2011 are still with us here in New Zealand as a poignant reminder of how devastating these can be. Our friend, Jeff Keily, from Sunshine Coast, Queensland, has recently taken many […]
Kiwi on Tryfan
Posted on March 30, 2015 4 Comments
Funny how we get anxious about things when there is no need at all, isn’t it? But I was anxious. Concerned that he might not like it. I really wanted him to like it…to get a lot of pleasure out of it. It had been done just for him. If you are allowed favourite uncles, then […]
Thankful Words
Posted on March 23, 2015 Leave a Comment
I received this yesterday. Such beautiful thankful words that blessed me all the way down to my l’il cotton socks. Thankful for these thankful words. Grateful for tissues close by.
Just One Tooth
Posted on March 19, 2015 2 Comments
The tall young man who just went through pain and swelling of face to get rid of wisdom teeth, once had just one tooth. Memories are so precious. 19 years of loving and the memory forgets the details of yesteryear. Grateful for photos that remind and tell us again of good things already past.
“I love you, Mum”
Posted on March 17, 2015 Leave a Comment
Sitting in the reception area waiting for wisdom teeth extractions. How much fun is that?! He turns to me and says “I love you, Mum.” “Thanks for doing this with me”. And my mummy-heart just melted right there all over that tall lanky son who is already a man. Grateful for this opportunity to do […]
Pensive Dancer (ii)
Posted on March 10, 2015 Leave a Comment
Happy with the eyes where the soul shows through, it’s time to fill in some of the facial features… Move through to the body… Then once his basic form is complete, the deepest darks and consequent tones must be evaluated and filled in. This painting was done using Permanent Indian Ink as a wash like […]
Surf’s Up
Posted on March 5, 2015 Leave a Comment
‘Brilliant’ is the only word to describe it! A weekend using friend’s holiday home at Papamoa Beach with all five kids joining us. Perfect blue skies Laughing and telling stories Food, shopping… and great surf! Watching all the kids out further in the water enjoying each other’s company, my Darling Dearest and I exchanged that happy parental […]
Pensive Dancer
Posted on March 5, 2015 Leave a Comment
“The eyes are the most important thing”‘ they say. So that is where I decided to start. Could I capture the look in his eyes? My friend, Jessica Saxton, had caught the moment perfectly with her lens. She’s a brilliant young journalist who gets to travel to all sorts of places and capture the moments […]
“Splish, Splash, He Was Taking A Bath…”
Posted on March 3, 2015 Leave a Comment
The sheer exuberance of a bird taking a bath is enough to have me smiling for days as I remember that moment. little yellow feathers fluffed in anticipation, eagerly awaiting the event. He nestles down into the clear coolness and wriggles his chest even deeper. Wings flapping upwards for balance Water flying everywhere with total abandonment. […]
New Beginnings
Posted on March 2, 2015 Leave a Comment
Dreams are a beautiful thing. Hidden away in our hearts they call to us… motivate us to greater heights. and i am grateful for this. Although I wanted my dream I have to admit to being secretly pleased that it was just a dream and not reality…it wasn’t yet time. All those years that I […]
Lynda Symons Artistry 