There's a lot of Bounce in London this summer.

Rule Britannia

Well  here we are in the middle of a historical summer in London town. I am so proud of how the Olympics have been organised and awe inspired by all the athletes, winners and losers.

 I find it hard to believe that last year at this very moment Londoners hearts were breaking with shame and upset as the London riots unfolded and now we are basking in glory as we hold our heads up high knowing that the world is seeing us in our true old fashioned glory.

 At 3:00 this morning I was woken up with the above illustration in my mind. I had no choice but to pull myself away from my bed and doodle our Heptathlon Gold winning Jessica Ennis. As I type this Andy Murray our struggling tennis player has won Gold on the very spot he lost the Wimbledon Final 28 days ago.  Heavens I need sleep. What brain baby will I gestate as I sleep tonight.

Save the date
The London Welsh Centre 13/10/2012

Finally before I go this is the poster that I designed for The Welsh London Playgroups. They will be having a fun morning which will be held in The London Welsh Centre,  Grays Inn Rd, London. 13/10/2012 at 10:30- 12:30. All proceeds from the event will go to the NW and South London playgroups, who weekly offer art, crafts and music all through the medium of Welsh. They are a place where Mums can meet for a chat a cup of tea and a slice cake. Come along if you are in the area. Everybody welcome whether you speak Welsh or not.

With a full heart I wish you all lots of love   x x

Lonely

It's a lonely journey but I'm slowly climbing up the mountain in order to claim the top of it in the name of Live, Love & Doodle.

I haven't been able to post much what with the craziness that is my life at the moment. The kids are home for the summer leaving me only evenings to get on with all the work that I have to do. 

The book cover is going well and all the private commissions for family portraits leave me feeling so satisfied. I'm so happy that my art is able to make people smile and I'm proud that I can spread some cheer during these dark economic times.

Along with all the commissions I'm also working hard on my black & white portfolio.

 Whilst on holiday in Llangrannog in Wales last week I worked on the above picture inspired by daughter who found a dead smelly crab. She was so excited but I found it heartbreaking so I just had to bring him back to life again.

I hope you all have a wonderful summer, keep safe wherever you may be holidaying.

Happy Doodling folks. I'll update again soon. x x x x 

IF- Secret.

It's no secret. Parenthood is a white knuckle ride!

Dear visitors, Thanks for stopping by. How has your week been?

This week has me posting a picture that I created for my big brother and his wife who recently had to hold on tight as they looped the looped on parenthood the white knuckle ride. We go on to this ride without a safety belt but LOVE keeps us firmly in our seats.

I have had a busy creative week, two family portraits have been completed and plodding on with the book cover illustration. Unfortunately all work is top secret. I promise to post all these pieces when I am allowed to.

Love and Art to all

Elena x

IF- Shiny! Like a star.

Dear Visitors, well I posted this in a hurry and am re-posting again for shiny!
Sorry to be boring but I did post this very late in the week last week so I will give my daughters 5 min piece of fame another week on IF.

We have just returned from The Urdd National Eistedfodd which is one of Europes's largest cultural youth festivals, it attracts thousands of competitors and visitors every year. This year I was very proud to be supporting my daughter and the other children from the Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain who competed in the various musical and recital competitions. It is a chance for all children to shine in the spotlight, whether they make it to stage or not.

Llongyfarchiadau to all the winners and to all the losers.

Cariad mawr Iawn, Elena x

IF- Faded

HRM knows how not to fade. 

Dear Visitors, welcome once again.
 The bunting is going up all around the country and we are getting ready for a right royal knees up. 

So with Her Majesty in mind I did a little illustration of her relaxing in bath, she toasts to herself and shows us how a multi tasking Grandmother stops herself from fading.

Congratulations Ma'am, Happy Diamond Jubilee x 

IF- Sight

Lewis had the pterodactyl in sight.

Another Friday and don't you just love it when you have the perfect illustration that you can post.

I created this painting for my friends son Lewis. He loves dinosaurs so I thought as a gift for his first communion I would do this illustration for him. I hope he likes it as much as I do.

Thanks for stopping by, Love and art to you all. x x x x

IF- Hitch

The mother and daughter birthday shopping trip went without a hitch.

As I've gone about my doodling I'm thrilled by all the people who have been asking me for family portraits. So this is how it goes, you send me your pictures and I will turn you into a costume or Children's book Illustration.

It's been so lovely to go back to my art college roots.  I'm desperate to get up into the loft to find my costume degree portfolio!!!!!

Toodle Doodle for now x x x