going back to my roots

We've been taking a break from watching Lost in the evenings, and I have been so much more productive! So far I've read three books and done two paintings (note that I did not include cleaning or organizing amongst my "productive activities" list. lol.) I've decided that since ALL day I do things for little people, I should start doing "me" stuff in the evenings so I don't get burnt out from my day job! ;)

I used to paint all the time when I was younger, from about third grade through high school - but kind of lost sight of my hobbies in college. I stayed so busy with all of my science classes and became preoccupied with doing something "different." I don't know what my obsession with that was in college, choosing something different just because I was bored with who I was and what I was doing. But anyways, the other day I picked up a paintbrush and watercolors for the first time in years and remembered how much I LOVE to paint! It is so relaxing to sit in bed with a case of Prang watercolors and a glass of wine. So I did it the next night. And the night after. And I think I might start another sketch after I finish typing this!

I found this little ink & watercolor on Etsy the other day and thought it was just so cute that I wanted to do my own version, just for fun. Sorry the photo isn't the best quality, I just snapped it really fast with my iPhone. Some day I'll drag out the ol' Canon Rebel and take some good quality pics!
Original painting from Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/81593423/water-tower-in-campbell-watercolor?