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Afterwards, I slipped into my studio unseen, wearing pajamas and holding a long yearned for cuppa in my hand. Yes, at last, the kids were asleep and it was finally... me time.
Ignoring the bills to pay and unread emails aplenty, I scrolled straight to Illustration Friday's email. The topic read... 'Afterwards'.
Instantly forgetting all those things I was meant to do, I decided, yes, I'll do that. Seeing that I have not participated in one of Illustration Friday's challenges for over a year.
However, I was stumped. I couldn't think of a single thing to draw. You see, by the time the kids are off to bed, there's not much functional brain left for creativity.
So, about an hour was spent with my head on my desk and my mind adrift into a land of nothingness. Then an idea suddenly occurred to me...
...Afterwards, a women rested her tired head. It was another monotonous and marvelous day of motherhood.
This is wonderful! So original too. I LOVE your idea! I like the suggestion of coffee rings too. It seems that your mind had plenty of creativity left 'afterwards' :0D
ReplyDeleteThis is so super fantastic, wonderful piece, love the cup marks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, I think all mothers have been there! Love the simplicity.
ReplyDeleteHi Amalou, beautiful drawinng. I like it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece. I think every mother can exactly understand.
ReplyDeleteAnd these cupstains give a hint of how much time it took for you to regenerate again, pushing the cup of coffee around.
I really like it!
Ah, how I can relate to this, even over the distance of more years than I care to own up to. Beautifully illustrated.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful and she looks so content, I can just imagine the kids-are-in-bed quiet in her house.
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I love the softness of your work!
ReplyDeleteI love the way this is done. The colors, the unstructured feel with the coffee rings. Thanks for your "confession" about the drawing - I know exactly how you feel!
ReplyDeleteI love your drawing Amanda, amazing what can come up to the surface after a shot of nothingness!
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to the this feeling of brain exhaustion once the kids are in bed...Thanks to remind me to check the oven the other day :)x
Her expression is a dream! I can see why you chose to put this image in your banner!
ReplyDeleteCheers!