Well, school awaits the children in the morning and for me a lovely big pile of new yarn and my trusty needles are calling! The weather was mild today and Toby rediscovered the joy of being outside and bouncing on the trampoline – thankfully using up some of that bundled up energy!
It was lovely and gave me some breathing space so I sat and sorted through my old portfolio of illustration work. It’s funny looking at it all now as I’ve not painted for years. I’m not sure I’d remember how to paint these days. Maybe one day I’ll pick up my brushes again.
If you’re interested in seeing any more of my paintings I’ve uploaded a selection over on flickr. I was really grateful for all of the kind comments that you left me
about some of my work that I showed in an earlier post – thanks for all
of the compliments.
little cotton rabbits 
My daughter was playing on her trampoline today, she then went to my Mum’s and spent all afternoon in the garden with my dad. She is absolutely shattered Yeh!
I have to say I’m not a fan of cats but the paintings look great.
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Hello
I’ve only ever commented on a blog post once before, but just wanted to say how much I love your illustrations. They are beautiful and very evocative. I hope you get your paintbrushes out again soon
best wishes
Sam
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omg i have to say, i adore all of your pictures especially the cats!!! i really love them x
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You are some talented artist. I hope you will find time to pick up the brushes again. I loooooove the cats!
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I love the cat illustration, just stunning, get those brushes back out woman!!
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Wow, that picture is stunning. I love the chewed ear ….
Hopefully your two will sleep well tonight then!
🙂
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Just jumped over to flickr and saw the whole lot…
“Picnic” and “Swing” are stunning! I could jump right into the “Afternoon Tea” one right about now.
I never thought I would see something else you created that would rival your knitted work, but Julie I have to say….these do.
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Will you squeeze in some painting time this year? Been over to flickr too and have to say wow! I like Afternoon Tea best.
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I demand you get your paints out right now and get back to it! These are simply wonderful, I particularly like the cats and the little boy in bed. School is back today and you’ll have some time…go on, you know you want to, just a little one?
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Great artwork. I love the photo of Toby and Amy and the way Toby’s hair is “bouncing” too. Now going over to Flickr to have a look at the rest of your illustrations. Enjoy your knitting Monday.
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Oh, I can so empathise! I love my family dearly but it’s so lovely to be on my own this morning for the first time in three weeks. Now, the lovely pile of yarn or the less lovely pile of ironing….
No contest, really!
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I knew you were a superb knitter but I didn’t know how good you were as a painter! I LOVE your paintings, they are fabulous
CONGRATULATIONS
All the best for the New Year from rainy Italy
Gallinavecchia
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Truly talented! Now I’ve got truly scrumptious going round my head! Could be sung – altogether now – Truly talented, Julie’s truly talented – I could go on (and on) :0)
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This morning, I could almost catch sight of Spring around the corner. Heaven.
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Wow, you should paint more!
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Beautiful illustrations Julie. I hope you find time to pick up your paintbrush again soon.
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Just love these cats.
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Oh my!!! You must start painting again!
You are AWESOME!!
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I love your illustrations, especially the line drawing of your cat – so beautiful!
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I’ve been looking to your drawings – they are wonderful! – maybe you’ve time to do so again.
Have a nice day.
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I’ve been looking to your drawings – they are wonderful! – maybe you’ve time to do so again.
Have a nice day.
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Your painting is as fabulous as your knitting!! I hope you get the chance to pick up the brushes again.
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Yes at last we could get some fresh air…my kids so want a trampoline, sadly as we live on a hill its not such a good plan!!!although it would be kind of entertaining. So on to those paintings…amazing…is there no end to your talents???
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Hi Julie
I’ve stumbled across your blog whilst looking for a pattern for a knitted bunny to make for my DD. Your little rabbits are by far the cutest thing I’ve seen in my search! Just plain adorable. Do you sell your pattern, or just the bunnies? I can’t see the pattern listed in the shop. thanks Marie
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wow that painting is stunning, you are so talented
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I hope you at least draw? Or doodle? With your talent you should enjoy your brushes every now and then if you ask me! 🙂
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wow! wow and wow!
Your illustrations are amazing. I love the ones from Jennie”. I’d forgotten that book, I remember really loving it when i was about 12.
thanks for sharing!
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I really love your paintings. Common pick up your brushes and paint and keep creating .
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WOW Julie…..is there anything Creative that you can’t do!!! Your kitty painting is simply beautiful. Maybe one of these days…the days will begin to have 30 hours instead of 24 and you can paint again!!!!!!!!!! For now we can admire what is already done.
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Hello Julie,
Had a few moments to myself and wanted to see what you have been up to lately. You really are so talented, your pictures are fantastic! I think you should start writing a book now – entitled Adventures of Little Cotton Rabbits and illustrated by you! (not sure if you could squeeze that all in to your busy day)?
Best of luck and kindest regards to you.
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Julie, you really ought to write children’s stories and then illustrate them. Maybe when you have more time LOL.
Regards
Rosie
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Your children are beautiful.
Will you send emails when you have more of your knitted beauties are ready to sell. I’ve been trying to purchase some.
Have you sent any to Marhaf Drygoods recently.
I’m dying to get some.
I am in the United States and could give you some mail order shops with wonderful yarn if needed.
Thank you
Pamela Chappell
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Oh wow! I’ve finally got around to catching up with everyone’s blog and I can’t get over your illustrations. They are amazing! I hope you do pick up the brush and start painting again some day. I do understand how difficult it can be to find the time though!
I particularly love your black and white illos. They are so moody and the characters have loads of personality. Thanks for sharing your other talent!!
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