“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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