Friday, October 30, 2009

KING OF THE JUNGLE!

This morning Oliver was ready for another fun filled day of Harvest Celebration. He wore his Leo the Lion suit from his Uncle Matthew, the lightsabre was not part of his original costume but he felt it gave him a more fiercesome appearance!


He met up with Juliette on his way to the Harvest Parade with his school. He certainly seemed to enjoy the role of King of the Jungle sitting in his mobile throne, although it looks like it’s quite tiring being King!!!

Love
C

Nightmare Before Halloween...

Oliver was full of trickery last night before bed...

He had fun getting dressed up for the Harvest Celebration. He picked his own pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch, although I think his plastic hotdog was his preferred snack of the day!

Love
C

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

My GIRL




Genvieve Juliette's Mum sent us these photo's of the young couple checking out Oliver's new apartment!

I love the expressions in these shots and the color/light in the photos is great.

LOve
C

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Never Neverland!


Like a true lost boy he long for the wild, he chased his shadow in the park like Peter Pan and even showed off his well defined physique, YeaAHH!

Don't grow up too fast Oliver...

Love
C

Arts-COOL!


Oliver enjoyed art class even though he slightly begrudged sharing the crayons he soon got over it when he found his favorite blue crayon...It's his blue period you know.

Love
C

Time flies when your having FUN!

Oliver had a bit of break through week at school, he didn't really cry when he was dropped off or when he was picked up...

He played with Zach and took turns in the car...

Love
C

Thursday, October 22, 2009

PUSHH!!!

I started practicing push-hands and Tai Chi again on Saturday mornings. Here's a good shot of Tony and I in action. It's been a trying week at work and I am looking forward to Saturdays class to help dissolve my stress...

Love
C

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

PLAYDAY WITH OLLIE!

I spent the day at home with Oliver yesterday as his Nanny had to take care of her Mum. Oliver did some drawing whilst I worked on my Disney project.

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As you can see Oliver has mastered the Pointillist technique he learned at school with the "dot" pens...

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...Well almost!

After lunch we took advantage to the over average temperatures and headed over to the park for some fresh air. Oliver wasted no time and climbed straight into action...(I love this clip, Ugh, Ugh, UGH!)

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We moved round to the steps and that's when Oliver really started to showoff!

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I think Oliver did about 6 circuits of the slide before he decided that he wanted to go on the swings for a bit...

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We met up with Julian and Francine by chance and Julian shared some of his delicious mini banana snacks with Oliver. Then we briskly headed home to continue working and drink some hard earnt milk.

Love
C

Thursday, October 15, 2009

WATERY SUNSET BAMBI

This is one of my latest designs for Disney Couture, I am particularly pleased with the soft look and the watercolor feel...

LOve
C

FALLOUT BOY!

Oliver braved the elements this morning with his brand new Fall gear...

And I am proud to present on the blog for the first time ever Olivers offical first work of art!!!

Love
C

me, Myself & ZACK!

Oliver went back to school this week, he's feeling much better now. His good buddy Zack was happy to see him back on form.

He played on the slide, I'm not sure what new trend he's following with his tongue out and his shirt rolled up?!

He made himself pizza for lunch...

And the best part of the day was when he got to play with the recycling bag. Poor Freddy didn't stand a chance with Oliver guarding his swag like a jealous pirate with his treasure..."No Freddy these are mine, mine & Zack's!"

(Click on the images for a better view)

Love
C

Friday, October 09, 2009

PARTY ANI-MAL!!!

Phew! Another week rolls by...Here's one of my latest Muppet's designs. A Muppet party on the outside and an animal on the inside!

Have a good weekend.

Love
C

Pajama PARRty

Oliver was a school for only two days this week as he is still fight a chesty cough. But that didn't stop him enjoying a pajama party and some finger painting (even with a very runny nose)...

He watched and waited with great anticipation and what looks like a little gloom for his turn on the swings...

God...Finally!!!

Love
C

Thursday, October 08, 2009

Complete MUPPET

I started a new project on Monday The Muppets, I put together this nice board with fashion direct and inspiration. But alas I was told it was too forward for the market/buyers never-the-less I still have a few of my original concepts to show off.

The sketch in the background is Jim Henson's original sketch of "Animal".

I based this design on "Floyd Peppers" outfit which draws inspiration from the Beatles Sgt. Peppers outfits, Animal is bursting out of the two ends of the duffel.

Love
C

Friday, October 02, 2009

IF - GERMS

Don't forget to cover your mouth when you cough on the L train home...

Have a healthy weekend!

Love
C

THE CALIFORNIAS

Byron and Lissette arrive tomorrow from SF for Lissette's Birthday weekend.

There will be fine dinning revelry and family fun!

LOve
C

Thursday, October 01, 2009

IF - PATTERN

Better late than never...

What kind of crazy pattern have I gotten myself into now...

Love
C

Still LIFE

As the saying goes in fashion "One day your in and one day your OUT!"

A sign of the times, my mum tells us that it's only the second time they have harvested the grapes since they planted them 20 years ago as it has not been hot enough. Global warming reaches Cotes Du Barton!

This piece is was originally hung in Madame Tussuad's since then the paint has slowing slipped away and it has taken on a new look. "Green Planet" 2009 mix media

One of my favorite pieces, "Untitled" rocks and pebbles with branches...

A sunny view of life at home in Barton on Sea, we miss you ALL everyday!

Love
C

POO POO

Poor Oliver has had rough time at school this week with his upset tummy. He had to spend the rest of his afternoon yesterday with no pants as he had an unpleasant accident (the number 2 kind).

Still, that didn't stop him "gettin' down" and playing some cool tunes...

Zoe didn't mind his "wrong trousers"!

Poor Ellis was quite upset that he couldn't sit next to Oliver...

Down the rabbit hole! (this shot was taken pre-poo poo)

Not such a bad day, may be it was all a dream...

Love
C