a sketch a day: ••• week 2 •••

this is a selection of this week's sketches with an illustration ("she loves to draw") that resulted from other sketches i had made.

since i'm often doing those detailed and precise drawings, for example when i do portraits, the sketches are supposed to be done quickly in order to loosen my hand. i'm amazed when people can pick up their pen or pencil and each and every stroke is exactly where it belongs, no second takes. this is what i'm working towards. still a long way to go, but hopefully by the end of this year i'll be closer to reaching my goal.

how about your resolutions? given up yet or still going strong?

she loves her coffee

when i think of a relaxed day at home, everything revolves around hot drinks. hot coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate - in no particular order.

one of my favorite kitchen appliances is the programable coffee machine. i love hearing it gargle and groan in the kitchen while i'm still in my warm and cozy bed, debating over how many times more i can hit the snooze button until i am seriously late for my morning appointment. equally favored is my electric water boiler. it helps me make tea and hot chocolate in no time.

"she loves her coffee", illustration art print  - AVAILABLE HERE -

my love for hot drinks and the coziness of holding a mug in my hands (and occasionally to my face if i'm really cold) has inspired this illustration. all the little girl needs now is a mug cozy.

i also love taking my coffee 'to go'. and it somehow always tastes best if my hubby prepares it.

what about you? do you have a favorite hot drink and a ritual that makes it the perfect cup?