A Trip to the Carousel and EDM Challenge 135 - Salad
We took our grandchildren Henry (just 4) and Sydney (2 1/2) to the Central Park Carousel this week. We arrived just before 10AM so we were able to see it before it started running. I even took Sydney to see a nice little horse - but there was no way this otherwise adventurous child was going to get on that horse! So grandma had a ride on a big horse, all alone, hoping to change her mind - but no. "When I'm bigger" was all she said! Henry was also very cautious and rode in the cart behind one of the horses with Grandpa.
Tonight's dinner salad. I really did have to sketch and paint it before eating. I wasn't looking forward to this, but like most EDM challenges I'm glad I did it.
Comments
How much fun - riding the horse! I was too afraid to get on them as a child too, but loved them once embarrassingly older. And your salad looks yum. I love drawing food. Haven't done the salad challenge, but must get on it. You've inspired me!
Posted by: Jan | September 8, 2007 9:40 PM
Loved the vitality of your carousel horses. Our grandson Henry (almost 4 and lives in Sydney so I feel there's some sort of "connection there!) is so much the same about trying new things.
Posted by: Jilly in Australia | September 9, 2007 3:21 AM
Lucky kids! You guys are the best grandparents...I love your sketches. That salad would make a really good cookbook illustration. Your light, delicate style works so well with drawings of food. I do wish you'd included pictures of you on that horse!
Posted by: Casey | September 9, 2007 4:27 AM
Your salad experience was similar to mine. Nice to see and i like the carousel as well.
Lots of love from Susan in Australia
Posted by: Susan Hosken | September 9, 2007 5:05 AM
:-D Grandchildren must be soooo much fun, even if they won't ride carousel horses! What a funny story!
And your salad challenge is great -- love the inside of those tomatoes.
Posted by: Linda | September 9, 2007 10:44 AM
You did an excellent job on the salad. It looks beautiful.
Posted by: Lynn | September 9, 2007 1:29 PM
The colors on the horses are so beautifully subtle. Sure does bring back memories...
Posted by: martha | September 9, 2007 4:08 PM
OH WHAT FUN, Shirley!! I was at a park and carousel with the grands a month ago -- and wouldn't even attempt to sketch those horses! Yours are divine -- and your salad looks great too!
Posted by: lin | September 9, 2007 9:30 PM
I love your Merry Go Round horsies! I wanted to draw the merrygoround in the park near me but my friend I was out painting with said it would be too hard because they're always moving. How perfect to get there early before they started.
Posted by: Jana Bouc | September 10, 2007 12:17 AM
This such a nice fun colourful post! Tthe horses are beautiful and helps to picture "Gramma having fun on her own!!"
Great work and nice tale.
ronell
Posted by: ronell | September 11, 2007 10:33 PM
Well I'm glad you gave it a go- I think it came out great.
Posted by: Christeen | September 15, 2007 9:07 AM
It seems like a hundred years ago now but I used to take my kids to Central Park. They're in their 40's now..... Thanks for reminding me of those happy days! - Barbara
Posted by: Barbara | September 17, 2007 3:57 AM
Great sketches, Shirley. I just love that carousel in CP. One day they'll be brave enough to ride one of the horses.
Posted by: Sherie | November 18, 2007 2:59 PM