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I’ll Always Be A Bit Retro - #doodlewashJanuary2019 When I was a kid back in the late 70's, I was thrilled to get my first console game system called an Atari 2600. By the 80's, I was even more thrilled to have a Nintendo console gaming system. Then I was
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Butterfly Break - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Our prompt of butterflies was rather fun since it made me think of spring. Today, it was anything but springlike here as we endured freakishly cold weather in the Midwest. It snowed for part of the day today as wel
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The Art Of Fidgeting - #doodlewashJanuary2019 When I was a kid, I was constantly told to stop fidgeting while in school. This was something to avoid as much as possible. Then, a couple of years ago, Philippe said he saw a Kickstarter campaign for somethin
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DOODLEWASH® FEBRUARY 2019 ART CHALLENGE! ((Please Share!!) Join us in February as we sketch the lovely living things around us and practice drawing bits of life or entire scenes if you prefer in our Flora & Fauna challenge! This Doodlewash art
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Collecting Unicorn Horns - #doodlewashJanuary2019 When I was a kid, I never actually visited a beach, but we always had seashells that we’d purchase or receive from friends. Every type of shell fascinated, but one particular kind was absolutely captivatin
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Like A Little Hamster - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Today, I’m still a bit jet-lagged from our Paris trip, and it feels much later to me than it actually is today. I keep looking at the clock thinking it’s late and I’m surprised to find out the actual time is
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Oh La Vache! - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Today, Philippe and I are making the long journey back home to the States. Our prompt of farm animals made me think of a fun French expression, “Oh la vache!” The most literal translation would be something like “Holy
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That Last Full Day In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 The last day on our Paris visit is always the busiest and I only had time for a lightning quick sketch with just a bit of color today. We still have to pack to leave extremely early tomorrow morning, or
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A Day At The Paris Zoo - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Despite the incredibly cold temperatures here in Paris, we braved them for a trip to the zoo with family. Since, our prompt today is “hats,” I chose the one worn by my nice Alice today. It was a warm striped
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Riding A Bicycle In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Last night when we were having dinner and drinks with our friend, she talked about riding her bike sometimes through the streets of Paris. Watching the many cars go by and seeing the often narrow and prec
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When It Snows In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though there were plans to visit Disneyland Paris this week, the weather here is a bit too cold and today it actually snowed. So my “amusement park” for our prompt today is this super quick little doodlewash
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Catching The Paris Metro - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though Philippe and I have spent the majority of time walking while here in Paris, on a few days, we’ve had to catch the Metro to get to our destination. So, I figured that was a good choice for our prompt
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My Favorite Dessert In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though there are many more exotic and wonderful options for dessert on these Paris trips, I’m usually full by the time dessert takes place. That’s why café gourmand has become one of my favorite option
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Enjoying A Ballon Of Wine In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Since there were no balloons of the inflatable type around me today for our prompt, I asked Philippe if balloon referred to anything else in French. He suggested a verre ballon à vin rouge which
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Paris Is My Playground - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Today, I didn’t feeling like sketching a child’s playground for our prompt, and then it occurred to that Paris is rather a bit of playground for adults. This made me think of a very adult-oriented street her
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A Bit Of Bubbly In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 My mind first went straight to champagne when seeing our prompt of bubbles today, but unfortunately, Philippe and I didn't have any on hand. Okay, we already drank and disposed of what we bought when we ar
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My Messy Travel Palette - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though I was quite sure I’d end up with some shiny new art supplies by this point while in Paris, I didn’t pick up anything yet. In truth, I rather adore the setup I currently have, which is very compact an
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Irish Coffee In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 For our prompt of “drinks” today, since I’m in Paris, one might expect I’d show you a lovely espresso. But, after several walking miles, we delightfully paused briefly this afternoon and I decided to have a b
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A Bit Of Breakfast In Paris - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Today we have a super quick and loose doodlewash of my breakfast this morning while in Paris. Philippe and I always enjoy a wildly simple little breakfast while here of a fresh baguette, orange juice, a
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Sweet Like A Lollipop - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though I was going to find some French candy to sketch since I’m currently in Paris, I didn’t get a chance today, so I made this lollipop instead. In truth, I’m not a huge fan of candy, preferring chocolate a
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Baby Animals Are Cute - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though I love all types of animals, baby animals are my favorite. Cute, cuddly, and full of innocence. I had seen an image of a baby giraffe and knew that’s what I wanted to sketch for this prompt. Also, I di
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Sharing The Same Screen - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Although, as a child, I spent quite a lot of time in front of a television, as an adult, it’s not my favorite activity. Perhaps it was because the television was a notable piece of furniture that demanded a
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Playing Like A Dolphin - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though I’ve never had the opportunity to meet a dolphin in the wild and only saw them in shows as a child, I’ve always found them to be quite fascinating creatures. mostly because they are reported to have a
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Just Rolling With It - #doodlewashJanuary2019 When it comes to roller skates, while I find them a perfectly fun invention, my childhood memories of them are nothing but awkwardness. I couldn’t really skate well at all, no matter how I tried. I just hoped
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What The Parrot Says - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Though I’ve mentioned many times how much I adore birds and doodlewashing them, were I ever to have one as a pet, a little parakeet, or budgie, would be my first choice. Not every parrot can imitate human spee
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Snacking On Potato Chips - #doodlewashJanuary2019 There are some foods from childhood that I still enjoy today as a guilty pleasure, like potato chips, or potato crisps depending on where you were born. They are a delightful mixture of salt, fat and carbo
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Drinks In The Sand - #doodlewashJanuary2019 Many of you know that a beach doesn't rank among my childhood memories, since I didn't actually get to visit one until I was all grown up. When I finally did, I was overjoyed. And, although I partook in adult be
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Spinning In Circles - #doodlewashJanuary2019 When I was a kid, we would often attend an annual festival where, practically overnight, a parking lot would transform into a full-fledged carnival complete with rides. I loved riding the carousel with its magi
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A Trip To The Aquarium - #doodlewashJanuary2019 A few months ago, Philippe and I visited our local zoo, which has a small aquarium near the penguin exhibit full of tropical fish. As groups of children came inside, despite the impossibly cute penguins, the
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A Box Of Possibilities - #doodlewashJanuary2019 When I was a kid, getting a new box of crayons was the ultimate joy! It was amazing to see all of those colors together and begin to imagine what I might make with them. Beyond simply coloring what others ha
