A Bird in the Hand

graphite and watercolour pencils on paper, 3 x 2.5" [8 x 6.5cm]

It's grey and drizzling.  Good weather for ducks, and the bluebird of happiness: chirpy no matter what the circumstances.   This little one was offered shelter under the fluffy purple parasol, but preferred to take advantage of the complimentary shower opportunity.  Some smudgy pencils seem just right on a day when the edges outside are blurred.  So does a spot of tea and some brown-sugared oatmeal and raisin bikkies.  Care to join us?  I've gone for the bird-healthy choice, but there are some macarons tucked away for emergencies if you prefer...