Milder.

I met this sleepy fellow yesterday. It's too early for them to be out and about but the recent mild weather has woken them up from slumber. I hope he finds a cosy rock to crawl under when it turns cold again. I saw lots of interesting things on the walk, a flock of long tailed tits, a flock of bullfinches, a red squirrel, a crested tit and a puff of feathers ( unfortunate pheasant I think), some of which I will draw for Imogen's Attic. I spent more time looking up at the trees than on the path, lucky for toad I spotted him in time or it could have been messy.

Round the next corner

I felt the need for some fresh air and space on Wednesday so I took a morning walk for the first time in an age. My studio is a 10 ft x 8 ft room so sometimes it's good to get out and give myself time to focus at a distance, both physically and metaphorically.My head is crammed with ideas and plans for the year ahead but I must remember just to take it one step at a time. I like imagining what's round the next bend in the road, the photo above is of one of my favourite corners. 

Talking about roads leads neatly onto journeys and my new talismans, more are about to go into the shop.