Bland Little Owl Art and Rambling

Discovering the Dead Sea

inbalsowl — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:33:31 +0000

I tried to capture the oily look of the water of the Dead Sea in this acrylic painting.

The Cats

inbalsowl — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 19:28:17 +0000

Animals have always been a big part of my life and as we both work we decided to get cats to keep us company, as dogs would probably be too lonely when we are out.

I was looking through my photo collection yesterday and wanted to share some of these lovely and entertaining pictures of our feline family members.

Mista (M) RIP Milo (M) RIP

Guido (M). Don’t let the big eyes act fool you, he’s a killer.

Boris (M). Yes, he is as dopey as he looks.

Last, but not least, Sasha (F). When we first got her from the RSPCA (above) and as she looks now.

And another one for the road:

I hope you are having a slob fest this weekend! (If not, you can take some lessons from Guid)

Nature’s art

inbalsowl — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:58:47 +0000

Some pictures from my Stoffice window, sunset, the huge trees across the road and my trusty camera in different modes.

Happy New Year!

inbalsowl — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:20:35 +0000

Yes, yes, a bit late I know. I know its the end of February but better late than never!

Things have been a bit chaotic recently and I’ve also started an Open Uni course so they won’t get any easier. Plus other things that are going on that will make this year even more interesting but in a good way.

I’ve thought to share what I gave my friends for Christmas. Gifts are a great way to start the year don’t you think? (I know it was technically the end of the year but I don’t care)

Previously I’ve shared with you the wonderful creations of my friend Mazzi on her Latika shop. So I ordered a few of her soaps (which are totally awesome in case you had any doubt) and made some wrapping paper myself (since I had no money or inclination to go and buy some).

Here are the results (no picture of the wrapped up gifts, but I still have a spare in a draw so I’ll try and take one later):

Take one foam butterfly and glue to a peg.

Take aforesaid Butterfly peg, dip in acrylic paint, press onto parcel paper and let is dry.

Ta da! Wrap up your gifts and tie them with some ribbon!

Oh, and unlike one of my friend, DON’T try and eat the cookies or you’ll get a bad case of bubbly burps.

Is looking forward to a wonderful rest of the year.

x Inbal

Disappeared a bit this week

inbalsowl — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:36:24 +0000

Sorry for disappearing this week!

I have been busy clicky ti clicking with my needles with every free opportunity and also doing some more pegs.

As I’ve got a busy week ahead of me – Meal, Rock concert, Meal etc’ – I will try to put up some more pictures of things I’ve done this week as soon as I can!

I would like to add my deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of the fire on the Carmel mountains, and all the people evacuated from their homes.

My weekly Etsy finds

inbalsowl — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 20:39:35 +0000

I love looking at things people sell on Etsy, there’s always something special somewhere.

Anyone that wears glasses knows how hard it is to find a pair you actually like…I want these ones! (hint hint somebody)

They’re from momandpopsvintage shop.

This little drawing from michelemaule

and the last one, this sweet print from BeiLeXian

Kinneret/Sea of Galilee

inbalsowl — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:11:05 +0000

This is one of my favourite places on the planet. I will always have fond memories of camping or staying in a cabin nearby.

Have you got any places that inspire you or will always stick in your mind?

Do share!

So what WAS I doing in my arty nest yesterday…

inbalsowl — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:54:47 +0000

THIS! (well not ALL day)

They were fiddly, but I think they turned out rather sweet.

Some have stamps on them, the one with the rabbit is with fabric.

As my handwriting is awful in English I’m not that happy with the written ones but hey ho, you live you learn!

Pen Drawing of Haifa Harbour

inbalsowl — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:37:11 +0000

Pen Drawing – Warwick Castle

inbalsowl — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:55:13 +0000

I’ve had a productive day today.

After watching Kirstie’s Home Made Home yesterday (Got to love Catch up TV woohoo!) and loving the obvious statement of “Your house should reflect you and who you are”, (which, by the way, ours does partially anyway) had a little tidy up of my art nest and did some crafting.

Also, I’ve FINALLY got around to scanning the drawings I’ve done through the summer so here’s one. The rest to follow, along with the products of my craftiness…