National Lollipop Day!

Today is national lollipop day!  What better way to celebrate than with a painting of a sweet little girl enjoying one:)

Fun facts about lollipops (according to national calendar.com):

- It is thought that lollipops have been around since pre-historic times as a way to preserve nuts and berries in honey.

- George Smith invented the modern style lollipop in 1931

- The lollipop got it's name from it's inventor's favorite racing horse, Lolly Pops

- The best way to celebrate National Lollipop Day is to buy a bag of lollipops and share them with your friends!

Two Obscure Holidays In One!

When I looked at the calendar for my next obscure holiday to illustrate I found two!  Today is both International Earth Day and Extraterrestrial Abductions Day.  The juxtaposition of the two holidays demanded that I put them both in one illustration.  So here it is....Earth being abducted by aliens!

Let me know what you think in the comments section:)

Tschuss!

I Want You to be Happy!

Celebrate today by doing something to make others happy:)

National Love Your Pet Day

Another obscure holiday feature is in order.  Today is national love your pet day.  It's a day to pamper your favorite pet whether it is a cat a dog a snake or a frog!  If you don't own a pet maybe today is the day to adopt one.  Go to the local animal shelter and bring home a pet that needs you.  You both will be happy!

This little illustration is a color study of a painting I plan to do.  It seemed appropriate for today's holiday.  I'll post the finished illustration as soon as I have it done:)

Winnie the Pooh's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Winnie the Pooh!  Well, actually it is the author of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne's birthday today, making it National Winnie the Pooh Day! 

 

Here is a little study that I did of Winnie the Pooh that is part of a larger painting I am working on:) This is an oil painting done on cardboard.  I chose to put in the background  some of my favorite books from my own bookshelf.  These are books that my children and I have read together in bed so they hold fond memories for us.  Inkspell, Despereaux, Stuart Little, The Hobbit and of course Winnie the Pooh!  

Enjoy!

Tschuss

National Step In A Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day!

It's another Obscure Holiday Feature!  This one I couldn't resist.  Step in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends Day is undoubtedly a day just for mischievous fun!  After all, every kid knows how much fun it is to splash and jump in puddles!
Up until about 3 hours ago we had lots of puddles here in Western New York for stomping in....then a blast of icey air turned everything to snow and ice.  So if you haven't got a puddle, push a friend in a snowdrift!  I'm pretty sure it has the same effect!

Enjoy!

Happy National Bubble Bath Day

This year I am starting a new feature on my blog.  It's call Obscure Holiday Feature (OHF)!  I have a list of the funniest, wackiest, and just plain weird holidays:)  When I post an Obscure Holiday Feature I'll create an original piece of art to represent the holiday.  You can print them off and collect them all! (heeheehee.....just kidding...unless you really want to....).  It will be great fodder for water cooler conversation or other watering hole gatherings:)  

So today, January 8th is National Bubble Bath day!  Actually, it's a great way to start a weekend of relaxing....a warm, soapy, bath with bubbles galore!  Why not try it for yourself!

If you know any Obscure Holidays that you would like me to illustrate, leave them in the comments below.

Enjoy

Tschuss