New August in the Sand Illustration Free Download

"August in the Sand" by Clare Walker, is
free download at this link

Hello there

Hope all is well and safe wherever you are in the world. And also I know that it's already July 29th as I'm delivering this, "August in the Sand",  illustration for you to enjoy and/or download and use, *and* that it's far from summer, or a beach situation, in many places.

But if the vibe of relaxing and re-balancing  with the calm of the sea resonates with you, then this August illustration is yours to use in many different ways (see my angel policy for details)

I created this image originally at 300dpi and A4 size.  My current  blog software compresses images, so you probably won't be able to download it at that size, but should be great for printing at a small size, or on-screen use.

(And yes, one of my aims for the month is to solve this image-size and download issue one way or the other, once and for all. Which-as well as the heat- is why this is a short-but-sweet newsletter and blog post).

For now though, as ever, thanks so much for being here, and there will be...

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New-A Whimsical Summer Meadow Gif

Blooming Summer Meadow Gif
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Hello there

Hope all is well with you where you are. Here, it's most definitely summer, and here's an animated gif that celebrates that, with blooming flowers and a happy butterfly.

 (You're welcome to download and share it if you'd like-please just keep the watermark in. It's already at a small size.  Links back always appreciated, but never required).

Also, as befits summer, I'm keeping this brief, and maybe popping in here a little less than usual over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, thanks so much for being here. Stay cool if you're in the heat, and there'll still be...

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Please Accept A Free Virtual Hug Teddy Image

Right-click, tap or click here,
depending onyour device, to download this
 "Please Accept a FreeVirtual Hug"  image.

Hello there

This week, picture says it all. Whoever you are, wherever you are, and whenever you're reading this, please accept a free virtual hug in the form of this virtual graphic (and share it if you wish, just as it says at the bottom of the image.).

I can't vouch for the exact image size you'll get from Google when you do, but it should be enough for most things, especially online.

Just tap, right-click or click on the image or this link , and this cuddly bear graphic and his message are yours. Hope you enjoy this bear as much as I enjoyed digitally watercolour painting this image, in Krita 5.

That's it for now. But take good care of yourself. And as ever, there'll be...

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Escape Into a Secret Garden...

Hello there

This week's post is an invitation, to step into the imaginary world of a whimsical secret garden, full of cascading lavender,

"Lavender Cascade" by Clare Walker

quirky plant holders,

"Wellies and Flowers," by Clare Walker

and flower-filled planters...

"Purple Floral Planter," by Clare Walker

In part, this images were a lovely way to escape from the really-very-cold-for-the-time-of-year weather here. And on a practical level, yes, they are likely to make an appearance in some downloadable craft sheets soon.

But they were also fun, relaxing, a homage to lovely parks and gardens everywhere...and something am feeling I might like to draw more often. Escaping to an imaginary secret garden, it turns out, isn't only for children...

For now though, hope you've enjoyed this, and that you have a great weekend.

More soon.

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Day 14: "Flower Garden": A Joyful Whimsical Pattern with a Boho Vibe.

And after a very full day's work, Day 14 shows what became of those black and white floral sketches on Day 8.

This is new, and will bring summer closer to you wherever and whenever you're reading this. It's based on the herbaceous borders in English country gardens. But somehow, a more joyful, hippie and boho vibe just came singing in, with all those pinks, purples and golds.

This is the pattern (which is available on fabric here...

And looks great on *so many* gifts, treats and other scrummy items, like:

"Flower Garden" phone case

"Flower Garden" Notebook

notebooks and more,,,

It's not often a design gets this far in one day, even if it's a long one. But hope it helps you feel happy and have more fun, whatever else. 

More tomorrow.