Wednesday 2 February 2011

SUMMER INSIDE AN ENVELOPE






Hello dear February,

A little bit of sun, a little bit of clouds. Like a mixture of fresh grape fruit and some whipped (oat) cream, the sun beams loose some of their color when traveling through the clouds. But gives everything a new feeling. Color of a reflection on the snow or a color of a pine tree bark behind a frost layer. And then as a surprise a bit of bright blue spring sky, almost bitter in tone.

Tea moments of this house are now scented like an exotic summer day in a far-away garden. Dear Maria sent a surprise of a lavender scent. Every time my teapot gets hot from now on, smiles are flying to Australia. Thank you, danke schön liebe Maria! Tea and lavender, two favorite things.

An article about a mother who gets depressed after giving birth, with my pictures in the new issue of Kaksplus magazine. A cure: chocolate.

For me, green tea, lavender and dark chocolate in between pencil lines and brush strokes.

For you, hearts.

25 comments:

  1. hienoja nuo kuvat anna. minunkin tekee mieli vähän taas maalata, kun oon vaan piirtänyt viime aikoina. teepannusi on kovin ihana, tuo turkoosi. helmiäistä kuuta!

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  2. Hi, I just wanted to say that your paintings are so so gorgeous, delicate and lovely, every one is just fab and inspiring - you are a very clever lady!

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  3. that cover illustration is wonderful!
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  4. Gorgeous work, as always. It's still snowy here, but something about snow in February feels closer to spring than in January and all of a sudden it's not so sad!

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  5. such a nice, nice post and so nice, nice photos!! i have no words for how much your drawings, photos and words are touching my inner... so, so lovely. such a nice world of you!!! nice days of february, lotte.:)

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  6. when i read your words, it feels like traveling. green tea, lavender, and dark chocolate sound perfect.

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  7. Hey Anna, your mother/child illustration is wonderful! The colours and the hair that reminds me of the bear and his sleep :-) your style!
    Me ans Mrs. Spring sending you blowballs with flavours of grass and warmth.
    Magdalena

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  8. Look at that mother & child illustration! I find it so so so wonderful! And it makes me dream of someday visiting you for a lovely talk, lavender tea and all the beautiful scents in your room.

    :)
    Happy February, my dear Anna Emilia. xo

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  9. lovely drawings. I'd love to have chocolate with leaves on.

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  10. Your drawing about mother and her baby is really beautiful.

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  11. oh, i`m in love with the words and the images! gorgeous illustrations!

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  12. oh, this is lovely. how amazing that your drawings are printed in a magazine :)

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  13. It must be so nice to see that your illustrations are published in magazines! Wonderful! And I love your teapot.

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  14. i am in love with your blog, and am so happy i stumbled upon it.
    kiitos for sharing all your lovely work!

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  15. Anna.. your lovely print arrived! now quickly I shall find it a new home, a nice frame. And then I just dicovered the wooden spoon of olive wood! voi!! have a lovely weekend and so many thanks go out with a taste remaining of panda lakritsi.. many memories came upon me.. long live Panda lakritsi! You are the best! (p.s. yes those illustrations are amazing! RAW chocolate is the best against depression! yeah..)

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  16. your blog looks adorable! i will enjoy exploring :)

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  17. Lovely illustrations! They cheer up just like the chocolate.

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  18. Really enjoying your blog. Your words, photos and paintings are so inspiring. Thankyou.

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  19. These pictures are so beautiful and as always, your words are too. thank you for this beautifully peaceful space to visit.

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  20. oh, this is such a wonderful blog! Love the illustrations!! WOW! Reminds me about the swedish Tord Nygren's work a bit. And I love his work too. Fantastic!!

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  21. jsi má inspirace. jsi talent !

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