Spring in the city

I love this little patch of bluebells, right beside the motorway.

Bluebells at Anderston

Portfolio thoughts

Just rearranged the illustrations in my portfolio. I realised that if my two main selling points were 'historical' and 'educational' it might be a good idea if the first pictures in my portfolio actually fitted this category.

I know that my illustration is very average (should I be saying that in public?) compared to others. Where my real strength lies is in my historical knowledge, attention to detail etc. I know I'm good at this, and I need to play to my strengths.

A Million Dollar idea

Pretty sure my ideas aren't worth millions. But the principle still applies.

Media

When it comes to media ... We really need people to be sceptical about the way they receive the news.

Germaine Greer

Ballgowns etc

Just watched a very interesting programme where they recreate an authentic ball from Pride & Prejudice.

They have some other extra wee videos. Here's a nice one of 1813 fashion:

Beard

At Sunday school we had a picture of King David. One of the 6-year-olds found it very amusing.
Child: He has a beard!
Me: What's so funny about that? Your dad has a beard.
Child: I think that, since my dad has a beard, my mum should grow one too.
:-)>

The boring stuff

Editing is invisible, but lack of it is very visible.