“Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.”
Charles M. Schultz
Charles M. Schultz
Hey there from Nannyland,
Nothing could bring back happier memories for me more than this scene of a darling cyclist with a picnic basket full of goodies tied to the back of her bike. Back in the 70's when I was first married, I lived in a gorgeous Los Angeles suburb called Glendale and my husband and I rode our bikes every Saturday on the bike paths near Santa Monica Pier. It was a very different time then and sunny beaches were pristine and magnificent. We ate fish and chips at our favorite bistro near the start of our route before we embarked on our adventure. Along the way we bought licorice at a shop in the quirky art colony of Venice, road past the musclemen working out on Muscle Beach, past the piano player playing fabulous music on an old truck bed, past the man dressed up like Robinhood, and down to the beautiful Santa Monica Pier. It was a magical time.
Unfortunately, my bicycle riding days are over. I need to keep my brittle bones intact! But it was delightful reminiscing while coloring THIS adorable Paper Shelter image called Cute Bike. This darling girl looks like she's having the best day ever. I kept my Copic color palette minimal and stippled in a simple ground and sky background. I used a white gel pen to add details to her shirt and sandals. I adhered her with mounting tape to a graphic die cut frame and added matching glittery blue dots to the corners. No fancy flowers or fussy bling this time. Just a simple sentiment that says it all.
I hope you have a chance this summer to find a restful place at the beach or in the mountains, or maybe just outside your own door, to experience the peace that a beautiful slice of nature brings.
Thanks for visiting Nannyland.
I'll just be here blissfully creating until your next visit.
Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)
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This is gorgeous, I have recently got an electric bike it is great to ride. Love the design and colours. Thank you for sharing with us at WWCAC Challenge. Marlene DT
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely and so nice to have the opportunity to revisit a time in our life when we didn't have to worry about brittle bones and foods that may upset our digestion!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for entering our challenge this week at CRAFT Challenge looking forward to see you again next challenge.
Hugs Sheryl CRAFT DT xx
Gorgeous lil Rockabilly girl and lovely coloring! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge. We enjoy seeing everyone's creativity.
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Such a sweet card and lovely colouring of this fabulous image…..I love Santa Monica pier and Venice beach although it’s quite a few years now since we visited
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us on the Polkadoodles Digi Choosday challenge at Digi Choosday !
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Wendy (DT)
Just adorable. She really is so cute with those blue jeans and a picnic lunch. Wonderful coloring. So glad you joined Morgan's Artworld. Arlene
ReplyDeleteCute image great coloring. Thanks for sharing over at Crafty gals corner
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