Sian is almost 12 weeks old. We have been so wrapped up in the newest member of our family I haven't been near the computer for quite a while. I've been going to bed early to cope with the night feeds and have been able to drive my boys to school safely - not in a sleep deprived comatose state.
It has been nice to have a break from blogging but I feel I have the urge to post again. But where to start.... I have a phone full of photos from the last couple of months - mainly of Sian.
A few months ago I discovered Flora Bowley's blog. I love her art and the process of her art making. I was inspired to dust off my brushes and paint a picture through this pregnancy. I had this creative urge to paint when I couldn't knit due the excess fluid from being pregnant making me feel like a puffer fish. At least I could paint.
So in a Flora style I closed my eyes, breathed and just painted, not thinking about it too much. There's a few layers as I just kept adding, walking away and coming back to the painting. I let go of my fears of it not being perfect and just enjoy painting. So here is what I came up with....
