Thursday Art Date

Thursday Art Date Christmas edition prompt T’was the night before Christmas

December 24, 2020 /

Today’s theme is T’was the night before Christmas.  I knew immediately what I wanted to sketch but I was afraid I wouldn’t find  time. Thankfully, I managed to squeeze in a few minutes on Monday to bring together, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse Procreate illustration.

 

Click on image to enlarge. I uploaded my design then used Pixelmator to apply the ethereal effect #06 which makes the final product dreamy and that’s precisely what my little girl mouse is doing.
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I hope you enjoyed listening to Perry Como recite the classic poem.  Thanks for stopping in with your morning coffee for a peek at my latest illustration and …oh yeah, thanks for not spilling it on my artwork. 😉 I’m heading over to Rain’s Garden with the intention to browse the gallery of artistry but at the very least I will join her linky party and try to do what I can as the day allows. Hey, I have to get ready for Santa Claus’ arrival tonight!

I won’t be around tomorrow but CAAC never closes its door and if you’re hanging out in Blogosphere then check out my Friday Fun Stuff edition filled with giggles and mewsic!  X💋X💋, Cathy

26 Comments

  • Bleubeard and Elizabeth

    December 27, 2020 at 10:49 am

    Your adorable mouse in a teacup dreaming of cheese, was the perfect drawing on this Christmas eve. Perry Como did a MUCH better job of Night Before Christmas than I did. I took some liberties with mine. You shared a real classic.

    I am sorry I’m late visiting. To be honest, on Thursday evening, “things” finally got to me. I simply shut down. I was not ready to celebrate or even visit my dear blogging friends. It was just too painful and I felt SO isolated and totally alone. I hope you understand why I haven’t been by sooner to visit. Belated Merry Christmas, dear Cathy.

    • Cathy Kennedy

      December 28, 2020 at 5:55 am

      Elizabeth,

      No need to apologize. I’m sorry you had no one to share Christmas, my friend. Although, I’m not alone there are times when I feel the pain of missing those I love who are no longer here or circumstances keeping us apart, so I understand and there is no need to apologize. I appreciate your visit and I’m happy you like my little mouse. I will head over to your place to see what you shared with the art date community. Have a blessed day!

  • Andrea Priebe

    December 25, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    Your little girl mouse looks so comfy and ethereal, as you say … what a perfect, peaceful picture for a special night. It takes us all away from the realities that surround us. Beautifully done, Cathy … and who doesn’t love listening to Perry Como 🙂 Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

    • Cathy Kennedy

      December 26, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      Andrea,

      The thing I like about the holidays is it transports not only ones’ spirit to a better place but it allows your mind to fill with warm memories from the past. I know everyone isn’t religious or even shares in my Christian faith but for me Christmas isn’t a one day, I carry it with me every day throughout the year. 🙂 Art is a great escape from everything around me and I’ve been able to incorporate Rain’s prompts this month into the joy of the season. I appreciate you taking time from your Christmas to spend it with me. I hope your day was exceptionally delightful.

  • Nicole/DVArtist

    December 24, 2020 at 10:55 pm

    A really lovely post and you have to know I love Perry Como. I was so in love with him when I was a kid. How can any one NOT love his voice. Cathy I am so glad we are blogging pals. I enjoy your posts so very much. Wishing you and your family the very best Christmas. Hugs N.

    • Cathy Kennedy

      December 26, 2020 at 4:18 pm

      Nicole,

      Perry Como’s voice was wonderful. I’m so happy that part of him still lives on for generations to enjoy. You’re a darlin’ friend, so sweet and kind. I’m very thankful to count you as a good blogging buddy. Happy holidays to you and yours, dearie!

  • XmasDolly

    December 24, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Merry Christmas my lil’ southern sista! I love your theme and Perry Como to say the least. He’s a really good story teller isn’t he? Thank you so much for posting this. I remember this when I was little because my mom loved Perry to say the least. Merry Christmas my lovely, but for now I have to go do some last minute shopping. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and I want to find out if there is going to be a midnite mass tonight if not when. So, may I say I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and I hope Santa is very good to you all! ho ho ho HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    • Cathy Kennedy

      December 26, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Marie,

      Perry Como was a big part of my childhood. I loved watching his Christmas TV specials. The other night DH and I streamed an old Como Christmas special and it was funtastic to see that vintage show again. I hope you had a lovely Christmas dearie!

  • Sandee

    December 24, 2020 at 11:08 am

    I love your sketch. Adorable and dreaming of cheese. So cute.

    Love the video.

    • ★ Merry ★* 。 • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ •
    •。★ Christmas ★。* 。
    ° 。 ° ˛˚˛ * _Π_____*。*˚
    ˚ ˛ •˛•˚ */______/~＼。˚ ˚ ˛
    ˚ ˛ •˛• ˚｜ 田田 ｜門｜ ˚
    * Joy to all! ♫•*¨* Peace on Earth ♪♫•*¨*

    Love and hugs, my friend. ♥

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