Illustration Update and the Spa
I hope you all had a well
deserved, relaxing weekend.
I want to say, I'm so sorry for the lack of posts and my absence from your blogs, but it's been a super busy month where I officially started working again. I know I've said this before, but I'm gonna say it again - my hats off to all of you, who have to go to work, have a family to look after, and have blogs and other hobbies. Because it seems I just barely get things done. And, so everything has fallen by the wayside as usual...however, I have been working on a few illustrations and I thought I'd share them with you.
As for the weekend, my husband and I finally took a well deserved day off on Saturday and went to a lovely spa where we spent almost two hours in two types of saunas and whirlpools with hand-controlled jets and waterfalls. At first, I was a little skeptical because it's difficult for me to relax in these types of artificial and manufactured settings. Boy, was it a lovely surprise! I can't tell you how much we both needed it. It was an incredibly relaxing experience and I hope we can do it again.
what did you do this
past weekend?
what did you do this
past weekend?
The Players
The City
I'm not a professional.
I do this because I love it.
The same goes for writing and blogging.
So your opinion matters - let me know what you think.
Reese
I like the graffiti effect of The City- and I like the use of just black and white.
ReplyDeleteWe tried a lovely new restaurant and I finally saw Eat Pray Love in japan! It was so relaxing...
ReplyDeleteReese, I know how you feel about the not posting. I have a hard time with my old blog these days. I've got myself on a schedule for the new one. It's okay to take a break when we need it!
PS, after seeing all the pasta in the EPL movie, I'm so envious of you!
I really like the first one! Spa.. and relaxing.... that sounds so good. A few years ago for our wedding anniversary we booked ourselves into a spa at a posh hotel and spent the day there (sauna, massage, workout - my husband, not me!), it was quite fabulous!
ReplyDeleteInitial impression: Love them. I have to let them sit in my imagination for a little while.
ReplyDeleteThat's ok Dear! I so know what you mean about being super busy!! What did I do this past weekend... had a blast with friends! Which was so needed :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Dear! xo
Oh my goodness, your illustrations are gorgeous! It's not always easy to make b&w look un-bland - so I'm loving these! I totally hear you on the overscheduling, I also think it's totally okay to take breaks - we need it! Glad you got such a great break with your sweetie. :)
ReplyDeleteGearing up for a weekend away myself, so just lots of work and, yes, overscheduling for now. But worth it! Have a wonderful week!
Reese sweetie I LOVE the illustrations! You're so talented. Glad you had a nice weekend. Sounds like heaven. I could use a spa getaway soon. Hope your week is off to a fabulous start! xoxo
ReplyDeletewelcome back Reese! i agree, blogging can be quite time consuming and it's easy to loose touch with reality once the blog bug bites.
ReplyDeletespending time at the spa sounds sooo relaxing...i could do with two hours of pampering myself! glad you had fun.
Love your prints! Great job, Reese! And it sounds like you had a great weekend! I went to a museum, worked on some paintings, and carved a pumpkin. It felt like a creative weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI love that first illustration! You are very talented :)
ReplyDeleteI love the first one, you are so talented,sweetie:)
ReplyDeleteI am always in a need for a spa day...Glad you and your hubby had fun:)
Have a wonderful Tuesday,sweetie
Kisses
great post - i hope you had a wonderful weekend as well :)
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I love this type of artwork. It allows the mind to be creative!!
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well Reese!!
keeping up with so many amazing blogs is becoming a full time job for me... i feel horrible qhen i can't reply to someone's comment right away or when i can't post at all... hope you're having a nice week!
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of RSS -- no need to feel guilty! And I really like Roman baths, the sequence of rooms, the the warm pools, the steam, the dry heat, and sometimes the cool dip right at the end.... The only thing I miss at the spa is that slightly social element, where you have a few other people around... you can be solitary and social at the same time... xo bb
ReplyDeleteI totally feel you on the absence from the blog because of work! work is definitely getting in the way of my social and writing life. hmmpfff. I keep telling myself that it will all calm down once I am no longer a "first-year" teacher.
ReplyDeleteAs for what I did....I went to Florida for some much-needed fun in the sun and female bonding time!
Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteNo need for apologies... blogging shouldn't be about obligations, post whenever you feel inspired.
ps: you're extremely talented!
oxo
I am so glad you got to have a Sat off. And life gets busy! There are more important things than blogging. But shh... I didn't say that.
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p.s. I am hosting a giveaway for a paper party collection. Be sure to enter when you get the chance!
I think the decals are so sweet for a child's room... adorable! That thermal pool looks amazing. Oh, if only every day could be a spa day! xo
ReplyDeleteI had never seen these decals before - very creative & thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your opinions everyone! It really means a lot to me! I really appreciate the support!
ReplyDeletexoxo