Sweeney inspired art...

I have been attempting to see [most of] the Oscar nominated films before the big night, and so far so good. Last night we went to see Sweeney Todd, and tonight I watched Surf's Up.

Interestingly enough, the one that inspired me farrrrr more, was the live action one. Sweeney Todd [despite the gore and blood] was so beautiful in its' cinematography, time period, acting and such-fun lyrically genius-esque soundtrack. [Who knew Depp could sing too?]

It inspired me to take out my pastels and get my fingers dirty... and what fun it was! As cool as Photoshop is, it will never replace the tangible feeling of pushing colour around on a thick-toothed stock. I loved this dude [almost as much as Alan Rickman!]... he is so rat-like.

And a few cards I painted today as well... art is so fun without deadlines!

Winston & Co.

[From left] Biggles, Amelia [on tail], Winston, Prissy & Elvira. [She liked her grub.]

Today was Mom's birthday [she's 39....again!] and so I sat down and finally did something I have been meaning to do for a while – drew her critters all together. Drawings in place of presents work well when you're short on funds!!

It has been long overdue anyway to draw her cat [Disgruntled] Winston – his expressions alone are hilare. That one up there is his classic. My parents in the course of a few years have gone through 4 rats, all of which they loved dearly. Even the hairless one [hence, pink] in the left corner. She was slow, and in my opinion, not all there. She more often than not attempted to eat her own shavings instead of actual food.

Happy Birthday Momsy! Winston loves it, you can tell.