October Sketches - Part 2

Most of the election rhetoric has died down ...I am no longer avoiding all the news.  So, I am back at my computer to post the rest of the October sketches.

Closed - A closed door indicates closed, but I added a sign to be sure. During this virus lockdown, unfortunately, there are a lot of closed doors. Jampacked - all I could think of was a suitcase. Sadly, there is not much travel happening these days. The suitcases are put away. These words could be related easily if the jampacked suitcase ever got closed.

Cello - I love the sound of the cello...plaintive, melodic, beautiful. Sausage Dog - I have never particularly liked dachshunds and did not want to attempt to draw one. However, I do like Polish sausage 'dogs' with chili and mustard! Imagine sitting and eating this hot dog and listening to cello music... aahhh...

Steep - We are into another spike in COVID 19. When I look at the steep graphs, I find it scary! Drop - I am often looking for opportunities to draw hands. They are not easy and I am trying to use this time to practice. A hand dropping a ball seemed appropriate. How are these two connected? To get a little political here...If our current president hadn't dropped the ball, I don't think the spike would have been so steep! Interestingly, I did not have that thought when I was sketching...

Embarrassed - I don't like to draw faces, but here's another occasion to draw a hand (I can cover the face). Beanstalk - There is no way to not think of Jack...although I didn't draw him. Related? Maybe a little crude, but if you ate too many beans....embarrassment!

Magic - Of course, a hat, a rabbit, and a wand. I tried to make the rabbit hiding from the magician. Pumpkin - Just fun to draw and seasonal. There are lots of stories about magic pumpkins... the first one I think about is Cinderella and going to the ball!

Garlic - My son is an organic farmer and used to grow LOTS of garlic. I love the way it looks - and the way it adds flavor to things. Phobia - There are so many phobias - things to fear. This guy is trying to keep everything away! (And I could practice hands again) We all know that garlic keeps vampires away - if that is your phobia...

Superstition - There are also a lot of superstitions! Crossing your fingers for good luck - yes, hands, again! Bat - I think the intention with this word was the creature - bat. We sometimes had bats in our house - I am not fond of them. So, I went the baseball route - after all, when I sketched these it was World Series season. These could be easily related - have you ever watched the baseball players go through 'good luck' routines before a game?

After Dark - the end of the month! I read that this October was the first month since maybe 2018 when we have had a blue moon! (that's two full moons in the same month - it rarely happens) So, 'after dark' is the full moon shining on the water.

We are well into November - more to come!

October Sketches - the first half.

 The days run into each other...and suddenly it is the beginning of another month. Today is election day and I am trying to stay busy. I do not want my reptilian brain responding to 'Breaking News' - those little computer or smartphone beeps that insist that I look right away. So, I'll spend my time posting the first half of the October sketches.

Cheese or Wine - Each month begins with an either-or choice. I usually sketch them both.  Bubble Bath - I love the look of old tubs. At my age, I dare not try to get in or out of one, however. As to how these are related... soaking in this bathtub with a little wine and cheese...

Waterfall - I went to my picture file and found images of a trip to Yosemite - lots of waterfalls there. Smile - It's a tough time right now to see any smiles. We are all wearing masks. How I miss smiles! Maybe these go together to remind me to get outside and social distance so I can take off a mask.

Lipstick (plant) - I added the plant part because I didn't think a lipstick was very interesting. Spider - I looked up spiders and was really grossed out. Just going for 8 legs. Maybe she is ready to make a web on the lipstick plant.

Earthworm- When I saw this word it took me back to high school biology and how interesting it was to disect a worm. (Weird associations, I admit)  Hedge Hog - cute little guy. He actually looked cuddly in some of the pictures that I saw. I guess they both live on/under the earth.

Heavy - I don't know exactly what is on these scales, but it sure is heavy. Scarecrow -  This was fun to do. He's out in some sort of field. These two may be opposites. I always think of scarecrows as being light. They are made of straw after all.

Road - I wanted to make this a little more interesting by trying to make it a hilly road. Chicken - I first thought of a live chicken, but thought it would be easier to sketch a roasted one. I was picturing lemon-rosemary. Okay, I have a road and a chicken. It sounds like the beginning of a riddle...'Why did the chicken cross the road?'

Llama - I think the most interesting part of the llama is his upright neck and head. They do have cute expressions. Stranger - The handshake makes us more like friends than strangers...and it is missing today. The virus compels us to not touch. Hmmm, I can't imagine shaking hands with a llama, but I guess you could make friends with one.

Martini - Sort of speaks for itself... my husband likes olives or a twist of lemon. Telephone - Today's youth will not recognize this! Anyone remember talking to the operator and telling her the number? There was a time in my life that I made a drink at 5:00 and called a friend to check-in and talk about our days.

That's the first half of the month and enough for now... as 'they' say, "Stay tuned!" I think we may have several days of 'Breaking News' post-election results to avoid.