Ideas follow me around like little children tugging on my pant leg, begging attention. I’ve been brushing them aside, too unwell to give any them any energy, but with summer’s arrival and pending visits at Grandma’s camp, I push myself to get out the paints.
Untrained myself, I watch videos to gain knowledge and inspiration. I look for ideas the children will want to do,
and try them out to make sure they’ll work. The stack of pancakes, I discover, is easy and definitely doable with a 6 and 7-year-old.
The girls are eager to paint with Grandma, and naturally, full of their own creative ideas.
We play with the paints, and working with these uninhibited minds helps expands my own possibilities.
Each girl leaves at the end of the week with a framed masterpiece as a memento of our time together.
Sloane is a week shy of seven, and when I ask her what she would like me to paint for her birthday, she is very specific: two unicorns with the colours blue and purple.
“How on Earth do I paint unicorns?” I mention to Ric.
In his usual smart ass way, he responds: “You draw a horse with a horn on its head.”
Argh! I’ve never drawn horses before is what I meant. So I research again. This is the first attempt.
It feels wonderful to be sketching and painting again. I have one more birthday gift to attend to and then I’ve completed my year and I’ll start listening to those ideas tugging at my pant leg.
One Woman's Quest II 
I especially like the top turtle. Have a delightful time with your grandkids. I feel so grateful that mine are close.
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Thanks Hannah. They do bring so much joy!
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Indeed they do. 🙂
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The unicorn is almost as beautiful as you V.J.! 😀 ❤
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Awww, thank you!
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Wonderful gift(s) you are giving … and a gorgeous unicorn!
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Thanks. I love that they are connecting and sharing something I love.
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The unicorn turned out well. I’m dabbling with canvases after long, and ideas from anywhere are welcome. Thanks, VJ!
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So welcome, Reena. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Grandma’s camp sounds like so much fun! Complete with a take home finished project made with love. Your grandkids are lucky to have you 🙂
Also: excellent painting of the horse with the horn on its head.
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Thank you. Grandkids are everything!
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Yes, they will motivate – and inspire us – beyond what we thought was possible…or realistically possible 🙂
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That’s for sure.
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Oh I love this post. Lovely all the way around.
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely unicorn. I did some painting with my grandson and hung it on my wall. He loves seeing his work framed and on the wall.
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What a good idea! Thanks.
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Lovely post. Lucky grandchildren. Lucky you. Now I feel like getting out the paints! Thanks for the inspiration…
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Thanks Sarah. I do so enjoy the shared creativity.
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