EDiM: 5

Something hot

I went with spicy hot.  Yuzu kosho is a spicy-hot Japanese condiment that is made of chili peppers, yuzu peel and salt.  YUM.  It's good to use in marinades as well as putting a little squeeze into soups for a kick.  The heat creeps up on you in a refreshingly citrusy way.  YUM.  As you can probably tell, I really like this stuff and I'm not that into "spicy".

xoxo
Char

EDiM: 4

Bottle(s) of herbs or spices

So many to choose from, but I went with the QUEEN: Saffron.  This jar used to be twice as full and the rate at which I use it gets slower and slower because I'd hate for this saffron to run out.  My parents however, have saffron crocuses and they harvest a very small amount every year... so maybe this fall I will be lucky enough to sample some???

I don't know what possessed me to choose a glass object after yesterday's attempt at painting glass. After taking a step back, it doesn't look half bad.  I feel good about day 4.

xoxo
Char

Every Day in May: Day 3

Curtains

Since our windows have blinds, which I strongly dislike, the only curtain I have in my house is the shower curtain in Kai's bathroom... I do have a noren hanging in the kitchen, in the doorway of my laundry room, but the shape of the fabric itself is relatively flat and boring.

I removed the actual design from the curtain and decided to paint the values of the shadows...

I thought spaghetti noodles were hard to sketch, but I've found value studies are much more challenging for me!

xoxo
Char

Every Day in May: Day 2

Day 2: A nearby tree

The closest tree in proximity to me is this little ficus that Jeff and I received from our friend Holly over 6 years ago.  It's had it's rough patches in the past, but San Diego living really agrees with it.  

I love this little tree like a pet.  Although we don't see her often, it always reminds me of Holly and every now and then prompts a facebook stalking session to see what she's up to <3 .="" p="">

xoxo

Char

Every Day in May: Day 1

So after completing the #CreativeSprint 30 day challenge, I decided to start another challenge for the month of May as sort of a birthday present to myself.  It's called Every Day in May.  I love my birthday and this is one way I will celebrate everyday this month!

Day 1: A favorite food.

I love love love pasta (and so many other foods). It was so hard to narrow it down to 1 dish to draw, but I decided on Spaghetti con Vongole.  I love seafood and when done right, this dish is so wonderful.  I see it in my dreams, and I would probably choose this over dark chocolate.

xoxo
Char