beginning of fall art booster shot

Today Jeanette and I met to draw each other, eat toast and drink coffee, talk about art, and in general have a meeting of the minds. 

It is my firm belief that meetings of all kinds are most productive when accompanied by a nice refreshment.  The toast at the Black Dog Coffee House filled the bill in that department. 

I had the cranberry walnut toast with almond butter, honey, and a light sprinkle of sea salt.  Crunchy on the outside, chewy warm on the inside, with just the right amount of almond butter and honey to complement the flavor without overpowering and then, just when it can't get any better, a touch of salt.  This girls knows how to make some toast.

Did I mention that I had a cappucinno with flower art on top?

I did not get any sketching done during our appointment time because there was too much talking going on.  PLUS I got to look at Jeanette's amazing (and I do mean amazing) book of watercolor flowers that she finds on her daily walks.  Her command of color and texture is inspiring. 

I did get some pictures so I can do blind contour drawings of her.   She promised to still be my friend after she's seen them. 

If you haven't scheduled your "beginning of fall art booster shot" you better get a move on.  I left after mine ready to dive into my sketchbook with renewed vigor.  I will be arranging another one for the winter.  In the meantime if you want to see Jeanette's fabulous drawings...you can go to her flickr site. 

 

Comments

[Janet Ghio]

That toast looks and sounds delicious! Can't wait to see your blind contour drawing--one of my favorite types of drawing!

[Joan]

Does Jeanette have a blog where we can view her sketchbook? Did you take pix so we can see her work as well as yours?

The toast sounds yummy. I think I'll go make me some cinnamon/sugar toast & have a cuppa tea!

[Carol]

Good point Joan! I just added Jeanette's flickr site above. Don't ask me why I didn't do it to begin with. I might have been on a post toast high.

[Jan McCann]

Wonderful, from the toast to the paintings! Thank you for a treat.

[Joan]

Well, I went to Jeanette's Flickr site...my goodness, her work is wonderful. I want to paint like her when I grow up. Might be a problem since I'm probably 25 yrs older than she is!

I didn't see your journal...c'mon, share with us.

[jeanette, mistress of longears]

And of course you will return the favor when I finally get around to posting my blind contour drawing of you.....even if it resembles someone from the Home...:-)

[sister]

but did you draw rabbits?