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Category Archives: The little things in Life

The daily lives of people and the little moments of celebration and achievement.

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Exotic Bouquet

A Most Exotic Bouquet

May 17, 2013 by ErinHill Sketching

Venta has set a new standard in flower giving. We’ve been having trouble communicating lately – her computers and phones were off the air waves and I’d wondered if she had given us up. But no, everything is up and working again and as class was starting, in walks Venta with the most glorious bouquet of exotics most of us had not seen before! There were purple rose cabbages, gold and crimson orchids, and some protea leaves – about now […]

Categories: Art, Flower Sketches, Sketching Flowers, Special Occasions, Watercolour Painting • Tags: Composition & Colour, Floristry, Flower bouquet, Quick Watercolours

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Before flight take-off

Up up and Away for St Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2013 by ErinHill Sketching

This is my surprise birthday gift!!! Only trouble is I was busily making other plans for Saturday which absolutely definitely could not be changed. And the surprise was for Saturday. Sunday was St Patrick’s day so I thought I was clear. Not so. Finally when everything looked like it would go pear shaped – the family had to tell me what the surprise was. After a split second I ditched my friends and went with Plan A. As you do! […]

Categories: Harbour action, helicopter over Sydney, Special Occasions • Tags: Aerial views, Saint Patrick's Day

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Two Awards from Two very Inspiring Bloggers

February 10, 2013 by ErinHill Sketching

It is with gratitude that I humbly accept these awards. This was a total surprise and it has taken me awhile to say Thank You. It does of course come with some responsibility, which is to honour the people who awarded these to me, to reveal a few things about myself and to award my choice of other bloggers. I am going to break the rules here and simply say an enormous Thank You to all of those marvellous followers […]

Categories: Art, Family & Friends, Reflections, Special Occasions, The little things in Life • Tags: 7 Things, Award, Blog, France, Site Awards

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When Molly met Harry

When Molly met Harry

May 31, 2012 by ErinHill Sketching

Molly is two and a half.  Harry popped out on April 28th, about a month ago. This is their first meeting on that day. The photo came by iphone and we all melted. Then it seemed that possible a sketch could come of it. Not that it’s something I do. Sketch from photos. But the pic was so lovely I decided to have a go. Line sketch with watercolour. I think it worked. Molly was thrilled. Harry slept on. ©ErinHill2012

Categories: Art, Family & Friends, Sketches, Special Occasions • Tags: Baby Sketches, Composition & Colour, Watercolour Wash with Line

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Home, view from the ferry

Sydney turns on one of it’s best

May 8, 2012 by ErinHill Sketching

Up early, perfect blue sky through the curtains, sit for a minute having my porridge, off to catch the 8.50am ferry to Sydney. Grab a coffee at the cafe I like on the beach edge, get the little legs going nineteen to the dozen to the wharf. Pure joy. What a day. Sydney delivers these just to remind you it can. One of it’s best. Not a breath of wind. Clear air. Harbour vistas to die for. Found a good […]

Categories: Art, Art appreciation, Art exhibitions, My Artist Friends, The little things in Life • Tags: Archibald, art, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Ferry, Portrait, Sketches, Sydney, Wynne

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Wedding Sketch

Wedding Sketch

February 22, 2012 by ErinHill Sketching

This was my little sketch to go on the programme, so everyone attending the outdoor ceremony would know what was supposed to happen. As you can see our beautiful daughter Nicky and her husband Adrian look a whole lot better than the sketch. But I make no excuses – well not many! I hadn’t seen the dress although I did know what it would look like and the little fantasy head piece and teensy veil. And I knew the bouquets […]

Categories: Family & Friends, Food & Wine, Sketches, Special Occasions • Tags: Australia, Boston, Bride, Favourite Restaurants, Sketches, Sweden, Sydney, Utah, Wedding Day

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Whales in the Bay

Whales in the Bay

October 17, 2011 by ErinHill Sketching

Just the usual morning. Get the dogs ready to walk. Get me ready to walk. Off we go. What’s that black shape out in the bay? It’s not a boat, not a bird, not a dolphin. OMG it’s a whale – two actually.  Looks like a big one and baby. Awwwwwww. Cute. Suddenly people stop each other to point them out. Excitement, pointing, smiling. Conversations about which way they’re going, how graceful  they are, did you see them last week […]

Categories: Acrylic Painting, Art, Harbour action, Plein air painting, The little things in Life, Waterscapes • Tags: Acrylic paint, Harbour happenings, Square Canvas, Water views

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Disappearing Ice Cream

The Demolition of an Ice Cream

October 7, 2011 by ErinHill Sketching

The big delivery truck pulls up outside. I raise my eyes. The Ice Cream and other junk people eat I say to myself. All going into the little Convenience Store next door to my Studio. The nice man pats Amelie ( and Ruby ) sitting on the doorstep in the sun. We smile and swap pleasantries. ‘I have a little dog like this’ says the nice man. Fluffy dogs always win people over. ‘Would you like an Ice Cream’ he […]

Categories: Art, Art to Eat, Creative food, Line & Watercolour, Quick Sketches, The little things in Life • Tags: Art as food, Ice Cream, Line drawing with Watercolour, Quick Watercolours, Sketches

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Manly Jazz Festival 1

Sketching at the Jazz Festival

October 1, 2011 by ErinHill Sketching

Every year, on this long weekend we have the fab Manly Jazz Festival. It’s actually Labour day on Monday but no one cares about that because having a long weekend is the important bit. Oh and we have to move the clocks forward on Sunday night. It’s soooo entertaining. Even if you are not a jazz fan, you can find a seat in front of the many stages where performers are on all day and evening for 3 days – […]

Categories: Art, Line & Watercolour, Manly Beach, Quick Sketches, The little things in Life • Tags: Festivals, Jazz, Location Sketches, Music, Sketches

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