Illo Friday – Aquatic
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So glad it’s Friday. This weekend I am going to re-attempt the stock/soup thing, walk in a park, sweep autumn leaves, visit the market, sleep in, read my book, and maybe even see a movie.
Responses
27th May 2005 at 2:43 pm
perfect! the swimming cap (is that what you call them?) just makes the picture!
27th May 2005 at 3:12 pm
Oh she’s so sweet…and classy too. I felt so bad for you during you hot summer and now…well!
27th May 2005 at 3:13 pm
Wonderful illustration. I hope that all goes well with the soup. If you are going the pasta route again try cooking the pasta separately and adding it to the soup near the end. Also a great way to use leftover cooked pasta 
27th May 2005 at 4:02 pm
my latvian mother in law makes this great soup called poetically ’steak soup’ – fry onions and chopped up steak, add chicken or other stock (bonox works too) and potato – cook until everything is tender. this is also excellent the next day with more vegies added. but the best thing is – the kids actually like it!
27th May 2005 at 5:59 pm
Lovely illustration! I always like the characters you draw. And your plans for the weekend sound great!
27th May 2005 at 6:10 pm
Hi there, even Stockholm is more shiny on a friday. Especially today – a nice warm early summer day when nature is waking up from winter and springtime. Actually i count May as a spring month but when its 25 c its more like summer althougt the first of june is on wednesday. So when you there down under look at the colourful autumnleaves we in scandinavia embrace the summer:-)
I love your blog and read it almost every day.
27th May 2005 at 9:02 pm
Beautifull drawing! I love the texture and the little details.
27th May 2005 at 11:37 pm
Speaking of global soup making… my Irish mother & Grandmother swear by frying your veggies & spices with a wee spoon of flour, and then add your stock a bit at a time to make a thin “Roux” so the soup is thickened a bit. They also puree about 1/3 of the completed soup (no pasta, just veg, stock & meat) and add back to the soup to give body and to boost the veggies. Pair with some Irish Soda Bread and white cheddar, perfect fall weather. Summer just starting here on East coast Canada have a great weekend Claire.
27th May 2005 at 11:52 pm
I love your illustration. She is so stylish and sweet. it seems like everyone did an illustration for this topic, and I think it was a great one. Wasn’t it freezing in Melbourne today? I hope to go and see your exhibition. I would love to see your work in real life. Have a great weekend!
28th May 2005 at 12:28 am
because of you I am trying illustration friday. you make me feel creative again with all the wonderful illustrations. thank you!
28th May 2005 at 1:37 am
how do you do it all? toddler in tow, illustrator friday, making stock, walking in park, sweeping leaves, seeing a movie……i feel so inadequate.
28th May 2005 at 2:15 am
Sounds like the perfect weekend to me. Enjoy….
28th May 2005 at 5:12 am
I dream of days as wonderfully restful as the one you describe here. How do you ever find or make time for such a pleasant day?
29th May 2005 at 10:16 am
Hey Claire!
I’ve been reading your site for years. Your graphics have been a real inspiration!
I am getting ready to begin my softies entry, im excited!
Hope you’re having a great day!
-Mary
31st May 2005 at 9:29 am
First time reader of your blog, and I’ve just got to say that your pictures and crafts are just wonderful! You are so talented! I can’t wait to see what new things you come up with!
31st May 2005 at 8:02 pm
Hi Claire, its Meg from school, loving your blog sister! Illustrations are devine, will be catching the exhibit so maybe we can get together for a latte – I have no tips for soup, I just buy mine!
1st June 2005 at 4:34 am
long-time reader, long-time fan of your blog (yes, I have been a blurker!)… first time commenting. love this illustration. such great colors. such a nice sense of movement to it. and I am loving the vintage flavor it has… anyhoo. loving it.
and loving your blog. thanks for sharing.
27th May 2005 at 1:54 pm
Heehee, that’s really witty, and beautifully drawn as well!