Yesterday was a glorious, sunny day with temperatures in the high seventies, but the best part of it was that I had the day off to myself. I have not had an entire day off in nearly a year! I took my dog Emma, some blank ATC cards, a pencil and and few markers and various reading material and headed for Carmel Valley. It was three hours of relaxation and bliss. I did this atc in about a minute, keeping it simple in black, white and blue.
After I draw as many atc's as there are members, I'm going to shuffle the cards, pick your names out of a hat and mail one to each of you! It will be a surprise to see which one is coming your way!
Here are a couple of photos of the park I went to yesterday. The first picture is Emma enjoying the moment and the view, the other one is the view from the table where I sat and made the atc.
Happy Cactus Monday from a very relaxed member!!
Happy Cactus Monday to you too SL. I am so glad that you had such a relaxing day. Now wonder being in that beautiful park. You were inspired with this sweet atc.
ReplyDeleteI love Carmel and the Valley. I sure wish I could walk to the top of one of those gorgeous hills.
ReplyDeleteoOOh so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe cactus matches the view out my window...white and snow everywhere!
Happy Cactus monday!
Oh what joy! Those moments are precious...
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me to do stuff like that and for sharing :-)
Love the simplicity of line and pattern in your "pale skyblue cacti" - honoring a "Day in The Valley", so effective!
Happy Cactus Monday !
what a lovely fresh looking cactus, wow and emma could eat snuffs for breakfast. ha ha hcm cactuteer. xx
ReplyDeleteSoulbrush...Emma is only 12 pounds! I think she looks enormous because I was right on top of her for a close-up ;)
ReplyDeleteI envy you those temps and the beauty of the landscape. Your cactus card, simple line drawing, is wonderful. Soothing. be well, Suki
ReplyDeleteWhat lucky ATC friends...this one is so fresh and sweet...And your views! WOWZA....LOved the one from the table where you drew...How inspirational! HCM fellow cacuteer! :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a fantastically wonderful day!!! Great ATC too.
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oh man, lolo, i wish i could draw like you. you make it look so damn easy--a tribute to your sublime talent!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful country, Emma looks satisfied! I like the simple cactus drawing, very nice.
ReplyDeleteOh, your ATC is beautifully done! I love the softness of the snow with using just black and blue pens!!! HCM!
ReplyDeleteYou have great idea sharing the ATC the creative way Lolo.
ReplyDelete"Cool pale cactus" got the simple and clean approach.
Having this illustration done in this manner certainly is one of the greatest activity around to be "A Day in the Valley"
Hey you're warmer than we are!!
ReplyDeleteWe had a sandbox kind of day...so nice to feel the sun!
Love the ATC and that Emma is a beauty!
I'm like in the 70s. We had it good yesterday because temperatures were about 4 below celcius.
ReplyDeleteNice valley.
xoxox
Renee
Darling cactus in blue ")
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your special day and so warm!
Hope you are having another nice day.
Peace~
your cactus is so simple, love it!
ReplyDeleteand the park, Emma is so lucky!
oh this sounds SO relaxing - I just want to be there too!!!! Wonderful pictures and ATC - aren't they fun?
ReplyDeleteWe're snowed under and freezing in these parts so glad someone is enjoying something close to spring...great cactus pic...simple but very nice...really like the color use...
ReplyDeleteEmma must be Greta's cosmic twin. Different colors, but the same soulful eyes. As Greta's story unfolded, it became clear I could never part with her-she trusts me to be there for her, and I always will.
ReplyDeleteOOh my Lord how I wish I was there! It's so cold and snowy here right now. Just what I needed to cheer me up! Thanks.
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