Day 4 - Scottish Thistle

It is 10 degrees outside and incredibly sunny. I woke up with a migraine and the incessant daylight hurts my eyes - it is reflecting off the snow brilliantly. I should be thankful for a sunny day midwinter. The hubs contends I am a vampire. (Where are my sunglasses?)

Not wanting to lie about all day, however, I came to my studio to accomplish the daily sketch. I looked up at the cute, tiny amigurumi Scottish thistle I have on top of my book cubby and decided a thistle would be today's subject. I'm still working out the rusty parts and to foster my continued participation, not overworking anything to the point I get frustrated. This is a stress-free practice.

I shall now retreat to my dark chamber.

The mini cloche and clay pot were given to me long ago by my friend J. I added the thistle (purchased from a lovely etsy seller) and base. The whole thing is under 3" tall.

I come from Scottish stock and so respect the thistle ;)

~January 4, 2022~

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