Image Uploads
September 28, 2008
I’ve just uploaded some images scanned from my latest sketchbook. Check them out by clicking on the link on the right (Sketchbook).
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
September 17, 2008
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
28cmx28cm
Water Colour on Paper
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland pt2
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
29cmx28cm
Water Colour, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Paper
Quitter
It pains me to write this, but I have pulled out of my 10km run for charity! I’ve been getting bad pains in my knee recently to the point where it’s not enjoyable to run any more. All the stretches and careful prepping have worked a little, but I’s be kidding myself to think I could run 10km in this state. I would also probably do some permanent damage to my leg, so for now, the run is off. I have contacted the Cancer Research UK with the request to refund any sponsorship I have so far received!
I feel totally gutted and more so I feel like a quitter!
Improvement, some might say
My mind has been busy, really. Like a hill of ants, each ant represents a thought… that’s what my mind has been like the past few weeks. Exhausting and mentally exhilarating at the same time. I suppose a large proportion of these ideas/thoughts/inspirations have gone, forever lost under a thick carpet of less inspiring every day thoughts, like call the credit card company, get that tax return done, make sure the website goes live on time. I have been doodling none stop since DoodlePlanet at Telfords the other week… sketching and noting down pretty much everything that comes into my head. I used to do this all the time before I started in a ‘proper job’ and had my razor sharp edge dulled by corporate mediocrity. I have ideas about where this site is going now and before long I’ll have my illustration portfolio back up, with regular updates with new paintings and sketches. I’ve also got plans for my professional portfolio - watch this space!
On the Positive
September 13, 2008
After I spent most of yesterday running to and from the toilet, thanks I think to a Beef Madras curry from ‘The Bistro’ downstairs at work I thought when I got home I was in the clear. Unfortunately not! Another day of dry toast and water ahead! It serves me right for being greedy, I just couldn’t resist the aroma, damn my hypersensitive taste buds and keen nasal thingamibobs! As a result, my running program is out the window!
On a positive note, I went for a run on the treadmill at work during the week and that, combined with my new stretches, meant no knee pain! A great relief! Now I just have to get up to fitness for the 21st… gulp! I will be in work later this evening to ensure the website is up to scratch before Monday (Dedicated me you know!) and if I’m not getting any cramps I’ll take my kit with me for a 30 minute spin.
Feeling very inspired today!