I've missed you. I've been trying to sleep more and work less. Turns out, it's not as easy as it sounds. Something always has to 'give'. I'm trying to speed up the evolutionary process and break away from the physical body... oh, wait... I'll still need hands and eyes to operate the heavy machinery (Mr. Mac & Mr. Adobe)... oh well...:) 
Hooray! The long awaited Print & Pattern book has finally made it's way to me.... and, it doesn't disappoint. Beautifully put together and full of fun patterns and designs - it's a lot to take in in one go. It's a fine addition to my inspiration library.
Sometimes, simultaneously, two ideas pop into my head and they both want to be brought into life at the same time. So... I put the two together... and than, put the two apart (which resulted in 3 patterns). The abstract shapes serve as good visuals for kid-imagination... and the animals... well, they are kids.
Good things that went down this week... 
I love spring... because after spring comes summer... well, and because the flowers and the birds really help to 'shoosh' away the blues:) There's a lot of grey and brown outside my window today, so I added it in. And the yellow... that's so more sunshine comes my way. Some sacrifice goats to please the weather maker... I make patterns:)
Last week was full of action... chores... kids (who were on their march break - no school for a week) , taxes, failed watercolors... more chores... etc., Not enough peaceful time to gather my thoughts and blog. Well... this is a whole new week - and I'm super exited to find myself alone with my computer:) My new computer - may I add:) Yes, Mama got herself the 27 inch iMac and is very happy about it!
So glad I cut out some time for water-coloring this weekend. Really needed some time away from the glowing screen.
I'm not against understated... or neutral... or monotone... or even muted and calm, but these do not cure boredom or yell at your retinas... and that's why the new patter is so loud... so bright... so SPRING!
Today is dedicate at large to the administrative work I dread so so much (but it needs to be done and gone). The silver lining, however, is that I decided to read 'Desing as Art' book by Bruno Munari (in between all the boring monotonous paper organizing). 
New square print! An excuse to draw numbers (that's right letters... you had your day in the sun... step aside and let others enjoy the spotlight) and fun characters. 
I've been on a pattern kick lately. Relaxes the mind. Some people take a bath... I make patterns. Wish I could combine those two:)
For me, any winter is a long winter... (although, this winter was pretty mild by Canadian standards). I start waiting for spring in the autumn and I don't stop until mid April ('cause that's how long it takes for it to get itself together and grace this frozen land with its presence). But, this year seems to be a little different. We just stepped into March - and... boom! - 3 days of sunny spring like weather!
