Outside My Window

Early morning, upstairs in my studio, I enjoy latte and scone. Meanwhile it's a matter of gathering pencils, brushes, papers, paints, and inks. Taking cursory glances out my studio window, sun peaks through clouds. From the other side of my house, in the next door neighbor's driveway, loud thumbing sounds emit from a basketball. Although I can't see them from my window, I know all too well the neighborhood kids habits. Most weekday mornings just before the school bus arrives, six boys gather together to shoot hoops, tease, laugh and shout. Around eight thirty, the bus arrives. It stops before a line of mail boxes opposite the front of my house. For several moments, engine idles. I envision the kids climbing aboard. Perhaps their thoughts fill with anticipation as to what the day may bring. Will it be good or bad?

Just as the bus pulls away, the neighbor's dog (Gus) begins to bark incessantly. This will last for nearly ten minutes. But soon persistence unheeded, he offers mere whimpers. In turn, this quietude provides complete concentration on my work. Watercolor brush receives clean water from a glass jar. Prussian blue leaves a light stain on Arches paper. Brush hairs barely touch the edges of black ink strokes. For nearly two hours, I'm in my zone. Finally, when I feel satisfied with results, I look out the window. Eyes widen.

Large snow flakes fall swift like flour sprinkling from a giant's hands. "I can't believe it. It's actually snowing," I mutter. Indeed... a big surprise. The past few days had been showing signs of true spring. Much warmer temperatures were here. Buds bursting forth on branches. Crocus bringing forth purple colors after long months underground. Surely this snowstorm is just a springtime fluke! It lies deep on the ground. Trees are laden yet beautiful. I look for birds. No sign.

And so goes the mysterious behavior of weather no matter what the season.

~ Moving onward ~

I would like to offer a big THANK YOU to Monica over at M&Co

She wrote a wonderful post about my blog. Suffice it to say, it's left me speechless. Anyway, be sure to visit Monica's blog. You'll be delightfully rewarded with fascinating posts about decorating, gardening, cooking, and other lovelies like her two dogs. I adore Luna even if she is deservedly spoiled.

Note: When able, I would like to send gifts to Monica, Lisa, Juan, and other individuals who've contributed what I believe to be genuine comments, emails, including those of you who've featured my blog. You're kindness and efforts deserves something special in return. Rather then just thanking you with written words, I want to send a handmade gift. Once the shop goes online, I'll do my best to contact all of you regarding this offer. Of course, that's if you want one! 

Until next time... Cheers!

Btw, possibility I might not post again until two weeks from now. Just really need to give full attention to producing my products. Once I get the shop online, I would like to also return to writing my storybook about Edmund Dawkins. And send some new children's book illustrations to book editors. I'll show you some of these in April. Lots to do!

Comments

[Country French Antiques]

Hi..I found you thru Monica.
What an absolutely beautiful blog
Your studio is to die for.
Love it all!

[Juan Bielsa]

June, thank you very much for your kind words, which show an extraordinary generosity. But you already give to us a magnificent gift every time you write in your blog and share with us your extremely original and wonderful world. You don’t need to give absolutely anything else, at least in my case. I’m deeply grateful with your words, though.

Your blog is one of the most beautiful places on the whole Internet, and many people think like me. I visit it many times, because I like (an need) to dream, just like a child... You always show to us an universe full of poetry, romanticism, a feminine elegance... You are a creator of original universes, beautiful ones, and that’s the mark of genius. I’ve read Monica’s review and I fully agree with your Norwegian friend.

As soon as your shop will be online, I’ll add links to it from my sites and blogs.

I don’t want to finish without remembering your lovely cat Coco, the Wise one. I saw photographs of him in a post of you. All the best to him. He is already a beautiful presence in my imagination and my myths.

Regards, June.

From Aragon,

Juan Bielsa

[LisaTO]

I recognize the same kind of photo outside my own window from just a few weeks ago. I have to say your photo is more appealing because it does not involve me having to do any shoveling-lol.

I've been away on spring break for a week. It's nice to get back to my computer to see all that I have missed.

Good luck on getting your product together for showing. I'm eager to see your new shoppe I'm sure you'll knock our socks off.

All the best for success!

[Littlepinkstudio]

Hello! I just stumbeld upon your beautiful blog! I can see that I will be spending some time here! I love your work, as well as the way you decorate!
I am wondering, do you sell prints of your work?
~Cerri

[June Parrish Cookson]

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. I will respond to each of you individually by email or leave comment sometime later this week. Just don't want you to think I'm ignoring or being rude. Really busy! As mentioned, will definitely get back to you soon.

Cheers!

[Joyce]

Just wanted to stop for a few and send a comment your way. I came here through the list on Sandra Evertsons blog (the name Ink Vanilla caught my eye and thoughts), the March 27th picture taken from inside your studio is wonderful,the mixture of words(prussian blue and six guys shooting hoops...the school bus and Gus the dog), are also wonderful.Joy joys to you June.

[June Parrish Cookson]

Hi Joyce,

Thank you so much for taking the time to send my way your lovely comment. Take care.