Bit of a theme going on here...

If you saw my post yesterday, you might be forgiven for spotting a few similarities. Is this the same sea creature showing up on dry land and peering through the foliage of an English country garden? I confess that my indolent holiday state may have caused my imagination to dry up a little. I went prepared with interesting backgrounds to draw upon and managed the same sketch on both. However, I do like the idea of the face peering through layers. What else could I explore in this way I wonder?

Of course, sketching faces is the old comfort zone thing too - though if I'd heard myself say that a few years ago I would probably have fallen over in shock! Thank you Suzi Blu for showing me the way!

On Flora's workshop at the retreat I found myself painting a face when the going got tough. But then thank you Flora too - for suddenly there I was painting right over it because I wanted to grab at something new, be bold and daring.

I feel at a bit of a crossroads right now. I took some time out to think and plan while I was away. No drastic changes but just a little more focus and concrete steps to climb out of the comfortable rut I allow myself into sometimes. It's time for action my bloggy friends... Stay tooned!

Pop over to Sunday Sketches and see what everyone else has been up to this week.