
I felt that I needed to make something different for a change and on looking through my stock of patterns re-discovered this one. I have made it up with no changes other than an open mouth, though I would in future make smaller ears, his are rather bat like. I would also minimise the jaw line a little but he is a cute little boy bear. I find it interesting how my bears have evolved, some artists continue using the same pattern and develop their own unique style that way. I am inclined to get bored and change my style quite frequently so it is fun to go back and use some of my older patterns.
This weekend we visited a market quite close to Pontivy. I thought I would find my way there having copied a map off Google. However, when I left home I resorted to the 'security' of the satnav and followed the usual route to Pontivy which I know very well. Once in the town the satnav kept telling me to turn right, stupid thing did not know that the way was closed as the bridge over the canal was being repaired. It took me two circles in the same direction to realise what the problem was!
The market was not anything to get too excited about, the usual sort of stuff. The venue was however quite enchanting, a small lake with fishing and picnic facilities. The market was arranged around the paths and water features. The crockery in this house is all very basic and I have been looking for something to use as a fruit bowl so have been keeping an eye open for something suitable at one of the markets. Spotted a large circular platter in an unusual design. I learnt the history from the broken English of the stallholder, she purchased it in Sicily for her sister, who apparently did not like it. So I now have a hand painted Sicilian plate for my fruit.
On the way there I had spotted an enormous Church hidden away in the trees so on the way back home we took a little side road and discovered the most exquisite old church. Notre Dame De Quelven was started in 1470 and completed in 1590. Once again I took a number of pictures which I will have to add to my journal of pictures later. However, this is one which I had to share in my blog. The construction of medieval churches makes fascinating reading and some of the sculptors had a good sense of humour it seems, hence the two dogs fighting over a stick. This was just one of many of the stone carvings on this church, many of them unfortunately damaged.

So watch this space for some more new bears .............................
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. ~Michelangelo
2 comments:
Your panda is a beautiful boy - what size is he? However, you can still see that he is Wendy's boy!
Pat xx
Hi Pat
He is actually on 4" tall, though it is hard to tell from the pic.
Hope you are having a better week?
Wendy
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