Bluet the painter

We got Bluet an easel for her birthday, and this weekend we finally got it out for her to paint with acrylics. This is what she came up with.

A new career in a new town

I think that the thing that made the biggest impression on Bluet and Ilona about New York was those street artists who draw (almost good) pictures of tourists (that look a bit like the subject) in Central Park. When we got back they took turns of posing for and being drawn by each other. Here is Bluet's picture of Ilona, I will update with Ilona's picture of Bluet if/when I find it






While drawing they had a discussion of future careers. Ilona says she wants to be an artist while Bluet wants to be a scientist as she thinks that is more fun, for some reason

artwork

this picture Bluet painted now hangs on the wall over her bed, so I think she was rather happy with it

Ilona's Art

Here are some of Ilona's latest artworks - I think it gives you a good idea of her style

April arts and crafts

I think we may do more in April than March, in the end. So far its been pretty quiet. Bluet has been spending most of her time either drawing or constructing things from card, paper and lots and lots of sellotape (so much so that she is now working her way through our parcel tape as the regular sellotape has all run out (except, I hope, for my secret supply. NB I must go check that once I finish this)).

Last week she set up her easel in the garden and drew the house opposite (pictured in art and in real life):





We also had the neighbours over for a BBQ on Saturday (the first of the year), and more art ensued



On other days the blankets are all off the beds and out in the garden, again to provide the perfect locale for some art. Hungry work

Old York

Just over a week ago we went to York to stay with Simon, Angela, Della and Gus, and we were also able to see Uncle Nick, and Gran Helen came up from Cambridge. We packed a lot into a short trip, so here it is in bite-sized chunks. So here is our arrival and first day, which involved some time in the garden, some art, a visit to the allotment and a walk into town where we saw the old castle

I am always amazed that Bluet and Ilona know exactly what to do with an old fashioned phone, seeing as we don't have one at home

Some brass rubbing, quietly, in an old old church

Ilona tries on Nick's shoes. They are a bit big

Lego Art

Sundays in Zurich are sometimes a bit boring as nothing is open. However, on Saturday 2 weeks ago, Bluet noticed a poster at the tram stop for a lego exhibition, which she immediately wanted to go to. We carried on with our journey to get Bluet's haircut and a quick Burger King lunch (it's great for kids!)

Then a quick google check confirmed it was open on Sundays, so me and Bluet took the tram there Sunday lunchtime.  It may have been slightly oversold as 'art' but it was fun nevertheless

Later on, we headed to the park to fly kites, climb and play football