Colored Pencil Alice in Wonderland

I just had to post these beautiful pictures someone on flickr.com posted of my favorite fictional character.

These are done with colored pencils. It looks like watercolor to me almost.

My kids have a new set of 50 colored pencils. I just might have to attempt to finish that Gibson Park flower garden picture with them.

I have been busy working with tons of photos from the 4th of July parade here in Great Falls and a post is coming soon from it.

Also, the family just got back from a Happel family event in Bozeman, MT. My husband's cousin got married in California a couple of weeks ago and wedding reception was held in Montana so all the relatives could make a trip to get together. We all had a lovely time.

A lot of activity for this family in the past few days. I need a mid-week weekend!

Paint Outing -- Great Falls, Gibson Park

My kids and I enjoyed a late afternoon / early evening out of doors to a visit to Gibson Park here in Great Falls, Montana. We were invited to attend with the Great Falls Arts Association to a "Paint Outing". It was well attended by some very nice people. They set up their space and painted, drawed, or took pictures of the scenery or whatever inspired them. Everything was very pleasant except for the mosquitos trying to make us their feast. My son, Wynston and I ran back home quickly for some spray to make the outing more enjoyable.





The scenery around the Flower Garden and Arch was lovely and here are some pictures of our activity. Hope you have something this light and fun to do this summer!

Memorial Day

Some wonderful cartoon art to remember what Memorial Day is all about: