“There is a sympathy outside ourselves that knows, carries, and protects a message sometimes long enough for it to be delivered successfully.”
—Annie Rogers, from one of my favorite books, A Shining Affliction
10 years ago, my friend Christy gave me a Koi travel watercolor set. I felt intimidated by watercolors, and I didn’t consider myself an artist.
I didn’t use the gift for a long time.
9 years, actually.
But good friends have a way of knowing what we need before we do, and recently I’ve fallen in love with her gift.
The paints dry quickly in my small square sketchbook. I draw the lines with a Pilot rolling ball pen.
The three items together–paints, pens, and a sketchbook–make a great gift for a friend.
Even if that friend is as dense I am.
Even if that friend is yourself.
Thank you, Christy.
3 comments :
There’s a charm about these sketches that I just love! Inspires me to try to start sketching the snail and fox with ink/watercolor!
Yes, I’m delighted to hear that!
Honestly, Sara….I could eat those rocks! Luscious.