My Sunday Sketch :) This is also Day 117 of my 365 Days I Draw project (the whole album is on my flickr and facebook but I plan to build a proper place for this project in the future :)The topic is SMILE.
What would come to your mind when you think of the word 'smile'? I generally think of happiness (of course) but it seems too abstract and it's very difficult to draw a feeling. You can draw something and make people smile but you cannot draw 'happiness' itself. I think it's not that important though. People seem to struggle to find happiness but I have realized that it's always around. It's just that we have to let ourselves 'feel' it. That's all.
We can feel happy that we have a place called home, a family to share love, friends to share inspirations, body and mind that don't get sick--all the little things in life. Sometimes we can get heart-broken or have a hard time struggling to reach our goals. But it's just part of the life. As long as we have previous 'little things', we can just still be happy :)
That's the idea behind this drawing. Not sure if I explain it clearly enough. Just smile to yourself, feel it and maybe your gloomy day will look a bit brighter :)
Thanks for coming. Hope you have a merry day!
You made me smile :D
ReplyDeleteI'm glad :D
DeleteThis is totally lovely Pavinee :)
ReplyDeleteSarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity
Thank you Sarah :D
DeleteLovely illustration! Love the details and the lettering! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I had fun with the lettering too :D
DeleteIT's good to smile, a smile can make such difference for someone, and what's good is that they're free :)
ReplyDeleteNice topic.
That's true. Smile is free, we shouldn't be stingy :)
DeleteYou made me smile to! I read the picture as suggesting beauty and happiness is in how we look at the world. Very cute mirror, by the way--I like the little smiley face at the top.
ReplyDeleteIt could be in that meaning too. That's why I love art, we seem to have different interpretations for one single piece and that's interesting, isn't it? :)
DeleteI like the graphic feel of your design and it's words of encouragement. I thoroughly agree with your message too, since people that regularly look at the glass half empty instead of half full are so depressing. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLove how the mirror reflects back to people 'to smile' and the little face at the top ~ Very creative ^_^
ReplyDeleteJust taking one minute to smile at someone can make a big difference in their day. It gets easier and easier to feel happiness when we remember to enjoy the little things. I love your painting and am so impressed with your project.
ReplyDeleteWell, it made me smile ;)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your sketch and this is such a lovely, cheerful post. I agree...sometimes we just have to choose to be happy. Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteLovely illustration Pavinee and great advice! I'm smiling now :)
ReplyDeleteLovely, I like that little face on top.
ReplyDeleteI love this. Ummm..for me...when I hear/see "SMILE":
ReplyDelete- My little Scottie dog
- My academic success
- The wonderful Englishman I've got in my life!
- PERFECT hot cuppas of English breakfast tea
- My art supplies
- Wearing my fave flip flops
Hee hee OK, I'll stop! lol :D