My youngest son had major oral surgery yesterday so he was off school and I was off work. While he was snuggled up on the sofa recovering from the anesthesia, I sat with him and worked in my art journal. I had to keep things quick and simple as a result of the context. Inspired by this week’s Art Journal Adventure prompt of “birds and blossoms”, I bashed out this rapid illustration of myself in bird form. The scaffolding is my go-to doodle self-portrait that I just tweak and adapt as required. So, for instance, this time I gave myself very round glasses to be more bird-eye-like and obviously I replaced arms and feet with wings and talons. My son asked if I was drawing myself as a wise owl or a harpy. And that, folks, probably tells you as much as you ever need to know about my parenting modes.
A Pict in PA 
How cute. Love the top knot .
Thanks. I do almost always wear my hair pulled into a bun but I do not have enough hair to create such a stack in real life.
Haha, so funny!
I am glad to have made you smile.
So your son is a smart aleck! 🙂
My kids are all very quick-witted and creative with their insults. I fear they may have inherited that from me. Karma.
I’m glad your kids have inherited your fine wit and intelligence! Bodes well for the world!
I hope so. 😊
I’d bet my favorite paint brush on it. 😉
Ha ha! So what was your answer 😉?
I actually just laughed. I can be either in any given moment. I’m mostly a harpy in the mornings when I’m trying to get everyone organized and out the door, that’s for sure.
I hope you answered your son’s “wise owl or harpy” question with your most serious facial expression and a confident “Yes!” 😉
I just had to laugh.
On a more serious note: please tell your son to get well soon!
Thank you. He’s making excellent progress already.
Delighted to hear that!!!
I think you look reassuring.
Thanks!