Above is how I felt in my thrifted bright floral pants, which I wore on June 18, photo below, and posted as "Floral pants to summon summer." I used the title of the sketch as the title of the post.
In the next outfit of June 15 I was feeling oh-so-mellow and calm but I didn't take a photo that day. I was able to shut out the slamming of the city and clatter of the coffee shop and slip into this vast zone of warmth and tranquillity.
I wore the same dress on February 8, photo below, the post called "When you're smiling..." Hm, the same outfit for June and February? All I can say is it was still very chilly here. At least in June I didn't wear a T-shirt under the dress. Also, I am wearing dark brown tights with brown knit over-the-knee socks layered on top, and animal-print shoes instead of my red Dorothy shoes. No beret either in the June version.
(That painting in the background sold at my show. Here it's still in its infancy.)
I hope you have a good weekend, everyone! Thank you for all your wonderful comments. I appreciate them so much!
I love your sketches, and I love your ensembles. :D And I love that painting; congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteIt that a sweater vest? Love the way you mix it up
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your sale! You look smashing dancing there in front of it. You must have known is was going to sell.
ReplyDeleteI love that carnival top above. I say that because I'm too lazy to look up Cirgue du Soilel spelling. ;) There, I tried it anyway. When I first saw you post in it way back I searched high and low for something similar and even went on the company's web-site. Ho hum, no luck. Would be fun to paint clothes like that though, wouldn't it?
That first outfit is indeed electrifying! That illustration made me smile.
ReplyDeleteYour drawings are just wonderful! I love the cats in them.
ReplyDeleteI covet your floral pants.
Delightful drawings (as always!) Especially love the electric cat, showing its skeleton! Congratualtions too on your sale of the painting. It looks like something I would love to have on my walls. Your artwork is so joyous-- it speaks to me.
ReplyDeleteMuch love from England,
Rosemary from www.foreveronthecatwalkoflife.com
I love your cartoon you and animal friends. :)
ReplyDeleteAlways a joy to see your drawings, love the creature pals who accompany you!
ReplyDeleteThe floral trousers outfit was a particular favourite, I'm not surprised the cat was electrified by how fabulous you were! The pale pink dress is pretty, I wish I could find a way to wear pastel colours without looking washed out... Something to work on, perhaps! xxx
I love your drawings and your electrified cat companion! Like Curtise, those floral pants are a particular favourite, you look so cool and long-legged in them! x
ReplyDeleteYour drawing posts are among my faves; you're inspiring me to pick up my pens and pastels.
ReplyDeleteYou are likely who I was thinking of when I took my Epic Fail Floral Pants to the tailor on Friday to be turned into skinny jeans :)
You are so brilliant Melanie, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh.
ReplyDeleteI love the sketches so much.
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cute drawings!!
ReplyDeleteThe looks are nice too!
Ooh I love your amazing illustrations - they are like perfect colourful little dreams. Whimsical but never twee... they tell such beautiful stories. I love stories.
ReplyDeleteI would like to see your 'then' and 'now' outfits side by side. Because I'm quite interested. And anally retentive.
Sarah xxx
I always look forward to the next "turnip head" drawing, and what outfit she'll be wearing. I'm sorry it's been a chilly summer for you out there - we've been sweating away over here, Congrats on selling the painting--that's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYowza to the floral pants--but it's the vest in that look I'm admiring. I'd love to read a post about your painting process.
ReplyDeleteShe looks lovely lounging. Great dress. Great painting. Great day in the morning! ( I've always wondered where that exclamation came from.)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week.
Your sketches are always a delight! Sorry to hear that it continues to be chilly in your part of the world, but you have summoned summer, so I am sure that it will arrive.
ReplyDeleteYou're art is colorful and magnetic, like you!
These drawing and pictures of you are so clever and colorful I love them. The first outfit those floral pants are just yum!
ReplyDeletejajaja I so in love of your sketch... the cat in the first one is sooooo funny...
ReplyDeleteHurray for the sold painting, that dress, those black stockings and red shoes! Love Private Lounge in the Desert... I would so wear that outfit and sit on a couch like that in the Sahara. Cold weather is great and allows for layers that could never be worn in humidity. I am envious of your chilly environment. :-)
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