Music is the medicine of the breaking heart......

Day two of classic love songs.....

Before we get to the music and while we're on the subject of the heart, February is national heart month over at the British Heart Foundation, whose vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease.

This fabulous organisation is blessed to have many dedicated supporters helping to raise funds for crucial research.

As part of Red Heart Day on 26th February, artist, blogger and top notch human being, Linda from Ae Fond Kis, is going to raffle handcrafted art and crafts at work and give the proceeds to the BHF.

I know some of you talented, creative people would love to help Linda out with some raffle prizes, so let's..... BE A PART OF RED HEART!

Hope you like my choices today, some have said my music taste can be slightly 'cheesy', you can make your own minds up!! ;)

Glory Of Love
written by Peter Cetera, David Foster and Diane Nini, recorded by Peter Cetera shortly after he left the band Chicago to pursue a solo career.





Back For Good
written by Gary Barlow, performed by Take That





(I Just) Died in Your Arms
written by Nick Van Eede and sung by his band, Cutting Crew.




'Music is moonlight in the gloomy night of life.' - Jean Paul Richter

Music is what feelings sound like.....

Leading up to Valentines Day, a whole week of classic love songs.... hope you enjoy xx

We've Got Tonight
(written in 1978 by Bob Seger)

Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton doing a great version.....





Sharing The Night Together
(written by Ava Aldridge & Eddie Struzick)

Performed by Dr Hook.....





Can't Keep It In
(written by Cat Stevens)

Sorry no video but lyrics so you can sing along!!.....

A skeleton in the closet.........

A wee update on my first life drawing class..... OK, so the model lovely Linda 'arranged' was a bit busy with his other job (if you've know idea what I'm talking about click here), so, we just had to make do with his slimmer cousin on the left!

Seriously, even though it was slightly overwhelming, I really enjoyed it. I'm a complete beginner at this, I draw and I paint but mainly from imagination and am definitely not technically correct, this is what I want to learn, proportion etc!! The class is huge at 25 and several of the pupils are established artists, one is an art teacher!! At first I felt a bit out of my depth, but thinking about it, I reckon it's all the more people to learn from!

We do have a model, a lovely girl called Anushka, but us beginners got Billy Bones to start with. Bloomin eck it's difficult drawing a skeleton at a funny angle, my first attempt looked a bit alien like, but I'm looking forward to next week and hopefully making a bit of progress!

Watch this space!

Obviously I couldn't end the week without a bit of 'Billy Love', enjoy, and have a great weekend everyone!

The Importance of Friendship

"In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit." - Albert Schweitzer


'Friendly' Etsy delights...

dzn Q

Ruby Rabbit

Snippet Fairy





"A good friend is cheaper than therapy." - Author Unknown

The Fairy Godmother Cometh!

Just before Christmas I had a minor disaster with a sketch book.

I'd started carrying it with me wherever I went, you know, just in case!

Unfortunately I got caught in a VERY heavy rainstorm which managed to permeate my trusty haversack and turn my book into a sodden mush!

Luckily I hadn't had time to produce too many masterpieces (lol!) so not much harm done in that respect.

Anyway, I'd been thinking about ways to prevent a repeat performance and reckoned a big make-up/toiletry bag, the kind that have a vinyl, waterproof finish, would be the ideal solution.

Then something magical happened.....

I arrived home, after spending Christmas with the family, to find a treasure filled package from my dear friend Linda!

Along with the most gorgeous bracelet in the world and some stunning handmade cards..... there they were..... my new 'pencil case' and 'sketch book holder', adorned with beautiful butterflies and fully rainproof (and snowproof!)

Just perfect.

I start an evening class in 'Figure and Life Drawing' at the local college tonight, so, I'll be armed with my lovely new 'kit' and reckon I can't go wrong with an angel like Linda sitting on my shoulder!

Don't suppose you could 'magic' up a cute model for us Linda ;)


Some super sketch books on Etsy.....

IVY LANE DESIGNS

ELIS COOKE

DOTI

Calm down ladies!!!

Extremely swoonable actor, writer, producer... the man with the moustache... Tom Selleck, is 65 today.

Happy birthday Tom!!

Love him or hate him, you can't fail to be impressed by that terrific tuft on his top lip.



What do you buy for a man with a moustache of such proportions??.....

He may need a good waxing before he takes you out to dinner..... SCODIOLI

I bet he likes to get comfy when whispering sweet nothings in your ear..... JACK AND TILL

Eh...looks like he's staying the night then..... CYANIDE STITCHES

Well that's the Friday fantasy over, have a great weekend everyone ;0)

Bring Me Sunshine...

BIG Scottish hugs go to Leigh Shepherd from Leigh Shepherd Designs for my Sunshine Award, I am honoured! Leigh is a very talented artist from Yorkshire who, amongst other things, creates beautiful Tiny Tile Paintings, one of which I'm lucky enough to have adorning my wall!

The Sunshine Award is awarded to bloggers whose positivity and creativity inspires others in the blog world.
The rules for accepting the Sunshine Award..... put the logo on your blog or within your post.... pass the award on to 12 bloggers linking to the nominees within your post....let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog.... share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

I do understand that not everyone will have time for this, that's ok, I love you anyway xx

So, here goes, in no order of preference, the blogging rays of sunshine I nominate are.....

Ae Fond Kis
The Garden Bell
Mimilove Forever
For Love or Funny
Pengulosh
Marigold Jam
Menopausal Musing
Living Glass Art
Sea Blue Sky Abstracts
Soul Reader
Sassy Glass Designs
Snowbell Jewelry