Our picnics have been on a little hiatus but we're back on track with our theme of BOOKS this week.
My daughter-in-law took this picture of our grandson a couple of months ago. She said he was playing in his play room while she was working in the kitchen and it occurred to her that she didn't hear anything coming from that room so she thought she'd better check it out. There he was with all his books dumped out onto the floor and "reading". I just love the way that she captured this from above with all the colors and books strewn about. And also remarkable is the fact that the book he's looking at is right-side-up. He's only about 10 months old here.
I've tried to capture the scene in my sketchbook with some watercolor pencils. The puzzle-pieced floor is a little wonky, but I'm okay with that.
Won't you join me as I check out all the Picnicker's books? You can by clicking here. And should you care to join in next time, the upcoming theme is LETTERS/MAIL.
And one more mention that ICAD begins tomorrow, June 1st. If you're looking for a fun challenge that will stretch your artistic muscles check it out here.
this is just so cute of your grandson reading a book. A treasure for years to come... the grandson and the drawing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Latane. He certainly is a treasure.
Deletethat is a wonderful photo with all the books and the colorful floor. your piece is just perfect especially the bright colors, works really well here. good take on the theme.
ReplyDeletehave a lovely day.
I know I fell in love with the colorfulness of the photo.
Deleteyou've done a great job capturing your sweet grandson Lorraine!
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine. It's such a sweet memory.
DeleteOOoh, what a great idea and angle for dsiplaying books! I LOVE IT. So colourful too. great job, Lorraine. So glad this mishap happened as was caught as such for your later inspiration. Fabulous! Thank you so much for adding it our picnic. Let's jsut say those got delayed due to some soggy weather, shall we?
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. I really loved the colors in the photo. She couldn't have planned it better if she tried. And the angle was so good for capturing all of it. Glad you like it. Good to see you back.
DeleteLorraine,
ReplyDeleteI think this is terrific. You have captured everything from the photo. My grandkids have those books too. I think the puzzle piece carpet worked very well.
Blessings,
Janis
Thanks Janis. I really couldn't improve on the composition - the photo was so colorful. I think she was so lucky to have caught him this way.
DeleteThe teacher in me loves it when children are surrounded by and engaged with book–never too early!
ReplyDeleteThe colorful rendition of your grandson with his books is so fun. Well done!
You're right - never too early. I hope he stays interested.
DeleteI like how you did the book covers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Trina.
DeleteLove this! The photo and your drawing!
ReplyDeleteThanks - this is one of those photos that I actually made copies of for work and for home. For an unplanned photo it came out great.
DeleteWhat a sweet picture, Lorraine. I love your watercolour too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dixie. It surely melted my heart.
DeleteSo adorable. I love it when small children love their books. I enjoyed watching my little grandson recently doing the same thing....a small boy, a huge pile of books.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to watch them during such peaceful moments!
DeleteI love this, Lorraine! What a great shot your daughter-in-law captured and I think you did a fantastic job at replicating this special moment. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Serena. I couldn't improve on the composition, she did a wonderful job capturing him at the moment. I was lucky to have the inspiration from the photo.
DeleteOMGoodness, what a precious picture! And your sketch is too! I hope you frame them both.
ReplyDeleteI have a sweet picture of Nathan as a baby, "reading" a book and I treasure it.
Thanks - I actually made several copies of the picture to share and have at home and work.
DeleteYou've captured it SO well! So utterly darling. Awww :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alexandra. I can't take any credit for originality, the composition was all hers.
DeleteThat is a really wonderful photo! It made me smile so much. I loved reading from a very early age - and when they were little, I gave my nieces and nephews copies of some of my favourite books, where still available. It inspired a great sketch - you must have had such fun drawing all those books. I spy the Hungry Caterpillar.
ReplyDeleteI knew you would appreciate the photo. It was all in the moment.
DeleteThis is so great Lorraine - a really different perspective of such a special little blond-haired boy.
ReplyDeleteMary -