by jenny.monds | Jun 21, 2023 | BLOGS
The image for this week’s Small Delight may take a little work from you – you have to see it from my perspective.The delight is watching the clouds. As children we love to watch the clouds, and see shapes in them. But how many of us still do that regularly?...
by jenny.monds | Jun 15, 2023 | BLOGS
Today’s small delight is that most simple of pleasures – a glass of water. But what could be more refreshing on a hot day? Nothing quenches the thirst quite like water. A simple pleasure – yet perhaps not quite so simple. Earth is the only known planet...
by jenny.monds | May 31, 2023 | BLOGS
These people were sitting in the sunshine doing nothing. And why not? I was sitting in the sunshine doing nothing but draw them. And why not? There is something about a bit of sunshine and blue sky that makes us want to sit still and enjoy it. Cold days are for...
by jenny.monds | May 25, 2023 | BLOGS
A saucer of ripe cherries brings many delights for the eye. The variety of reds; the so-shiny skins reflecting the light; a pair of ‘twins’ joined together; one even has a fresh leaf remaining. I could look at them for hours! The different lines of the stalks;...
by jenny.monds | May 17, 2023 | BLOGS
This ubiquitous wild flower seems to grow with little or no soil. This large specimen is growing out of an old wall. Although I think of it by my childhood name of ‘Cherry Pie’, it is actually ‘Red Valerian’ (although surely more pink than red). ...
by jenny.monds | May 11, 2023 | BLOGS
What a delight to see this splendid knitted crown on top of a postbox near Salisbury Cathedral. Drawing it made me realise what a lot of work had gone into its creation, and all done anonymously. I’ve been aware of these knitted and crocheted postbox...
