A hopefully completely accurate map of Great Captain's Island clearly indicating where Captain Kidd the pirate may have hidden his pirate treasure Acrylic and Ink on wood panel. 16 x 16 '
New Orleans. New map
New Orleans - amid its watery element. Still have to add the labels but making the map makes me think of all those wonderful walks when I visited there last month. Somehow the act of map making helps one understand the spirit of a place.
Waiting for the Hummingbirds
Hoping to encourage the hummingbirds, Lancelot tweets a bird's eye view map of his garden with the feeders in place.
The Big Easy
Focusing on food, music and architecture, a map of New Orleans. Including Tennessee William's home, Marie Laveau's tomb and Cafe du Monde. Collage on recycled wood panel 24 x 24".
Into The Woods
A second alphabet, collage and painted paper on a black background. 30" x 22". With a little help from a Latin name or two I was able to complete the entire A to Z.
Animal ABC
Every project teaches one something. Before I started this I had no idea that the Quoll even existed. ( An Australian mammal in case you are wondering.) X still remains a problem.... Watercolor. 30 x 22".
Jane Austen's map of Bath
Having finally finished all the necessary research, Jane Austen begins to assemble an invaluable guide to the city of Bath (UK)
Preliminary research and a more finished map with relevant notes. One hopes Mrs Bennet and co will follow her good advice.
Counting The Days
Counting the days till the Hummingbirds appear. Wilfred crosses off the days while Lancelot follows their progress on the map. Perhaps another month or so until the first birds appear. Time to start planning their annual "welcome back" garden party.
Under the River ~ A Whale Sampler
Definitely as big as whales. Whale shaped calligraphy. 14 x 11". Ink on paper
Under The Ice 2. Must be as big as whales now.
Undisturbed under the ice, the fish must be as big as whales by now.
- More fish prints. 8" x 5". On rice paper and found book pages from an old French dictionary
Prospect Park, Brooklyn- more maps
Inside most of the weekend. Dreaming of Spring and perhaps a trip to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Pen and ink on paper. 14 x 11".
Founder's Day Parade
Founder's Day Parade - in spite of everything, the annual parade still takes place. Admittedly, there are fewer spectators this year.
Lancelot to the rescue again
That annoying little chap Cupid always left things to the very last moment. Lancelot and co help out with some last minute dedications....Here Lancelot is using a practice calligraphy sheet from Maybelle Imasa to help Cupid.(He has been taking her online classes.)
A map of Dartmouth, New Hampshire
Finally finished on this freezing Friday. A map of Dartmouth, New Hampshire acrylic on wood panel. 24 x 24". Next I think a map of somewhere warm. That way I can at least dream of sunshine.
Getting Around in the Snow
With the snow several feet deep here in places, Lancelot has had to take to his skis to get around. For long distances tho he may call an elephant taxi ( more reliable than the local service who have been known to object to prickles in the back seat). You may want to download the new ZOGO app yourself. NB Editor's note- zo is the Japanese for elephant.
Giant Snow Squirrel
Joining the ice fishermen on the river, the Squirrel Interns decide to organize a Winter carnival. A giant snow squirrel, more than 20 feet high, is the main attraction but others are planned for the coming weekend.
Wishful Thinking. Spring Florals
Wishful thinking - a pair of wannabe spring florals, paper whites and anemones. Acrylic on wood panels, 12 x 36 ".
Meanwhile under the ice the fish wait.
Fish print and collage. Beneath the ice.
Catch of the day
Sunday afternoon. A long day and not too many fish biting.
Frozen River.
The river is truly frozen. At the weekends the ice fishermen gather.
