more winter comfort

while the winter temperatures continue to drop outside,

 me and my doodle pencil have been oh-so-happy inside 

channeling lots of goodies on my comfort list.   

for example, a personalized set of "elvie gloves" 

to keep my hands warm….

heading outside wearing

a pair of super cute boots, a beanie, and

 a polka-dot scarf….

wrapping up in a toasty blanket 

while enjoying a bowl of tomato soup and grilled cheese sammie….

wearing a pair of argyle socks and bunny slippers 

while swooning over the intoxicating aroma of 

chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven….

and always, always having a mug of hot chocolate nearby.

(actually, the cookies and hot chocolate goes for any time of the year…!)

it's winter and it's crazy cold outside,

but i'm super happy with so many things that truly warm my heart!

xox

{note:  the only thing i would change about this artwork is the paper.  

this project began as a simple doodle on a piece of textwove paper 

that i randomly pulled out of my drawer.  as i continued to work along,

i really struggled against the softness of the paper and it didn't take

well to erasing at all.  next time i'll definitely grab my favorite

fabriano artistico 140 lb. hot press paper!}

{supplies:  this artwork was created using derwent watercolor and

 inktense pencils and a .3 mechanical pencil on arches textwove paper}