Sunday, August 16, 2009

Wrapped up in a Magic

My son is asking for a tent in a backyard for a longest time, and I am always so scared of what might crawl in to ever get close to say "Yes" to his Innocent sense of adventure. As a child I used to have similar ideas and somehow back then, people were more laid back and during hot summer nights we children stayed up late to either listen to adults tales all curled up at their feet or would form a tiny circle in which one of us ( literate enough ) would read some nicely illustrated book about ancient times when knights and princesses ruled this world... Pictures made up for many words we couldn't read right... Imaginations soared and later on our dreams were filled with that magic of a perfect tale shared with the loved ones.
This two brothers all wrapped up in a book share that same moment and magic we used to know years back when we could count years of our life on fingers of one hand.

8 comments:

Ozstuff said...

I'm so glad that you posted a piece at The Three Muses because it has introduced me to your delightful blog. Your paintings are exquisite and your reminiscences are wonderful. (I love the boys' nightcaps!)
Wonderful artwork. Thanks so much for joining in the challenge.

INDIGENE said...

Wonderful and heartwarming imagery!

Taluula said...

Love those boys in their wonderful night caps. Thank you so much for posting to the Three Muses, it's opened up your lovely blog to me and I shall be back regularly so I can feast on your beautiful illustrations. Thank you.

Owl Eng said...

This is gorgeous! love the magical feel of the illo... Great take!!

Terri Kahrs said...

This lovely illustration looks as though it's been enchanted! And you lovely post reminds me of many happy childhood memories. Absolutely delightful! Hugs, Terri xoxo

NANCY LEFKO said...

very sweet illustration !!

indybev said...

What a wonderful memory, and I love your illustration, especially the nightcaps! Thanks so much for bringing your talent to our challenge!

theresa martin said...

I wonder if you could pitch a tent inside for your son? I bet he'd love it. Beautiful illustration.