Ha, despite all my traveling, I did not forget my personal challenge to use my sketchbook on a weekly bases. I packed my crayons and a travel sketchbook and let myself be inspired by the Rocky Mountains.
On coming home I decided to redo the bear…the first one was too fuzzy!
The sketch of the little girl has a sweet story. Whilst having our picnic lunch, Mr. Walker and I were happily observing a school class on a day trip at the lake at the foot of St. Mary’s Glacier. Myohmy, their teacher was telling such interesting stories and those kids were so attentive and interested. After that, they had some explore time before they were heading home. This one girl caught our attention when she said to her friend: ” I need to find a good spot for day dreaming, this is an excellent place for it!” Her friend looked confused and asked what she meant. In a matter-of-fact kind of way she patiently explained: ” Daydreaming is thinking about the things you love!” . She climbed on a rock and sat still…her friend looked in awe, she climbed on a rock too and started eating her lunch, in total silence.
Mr. Walker and I smiled, and concluded that this confident daydreaming girl is a promise for the future!!!
Love and Liefs, Johanna
Mrs. Walker Gets Cozy 
I love the moose, Johanna !
Thnak you Gilles…we call it mythical becuase there so many but we hardly ever see one ;o)
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Out of the mouth of babes … lovely sketches too. Here’s to taking a few moments to daydream today 🙂
It should be a daily routine right? Thank you Carol!!!
Oh what a happy sketch! I love the apple on the nose of the bear and all the lovely flowers around him. Fuzzy bears are good too. The Moose looks like he has a story to tell someday soon. But the sweet little girl has wonderful parents that encourage day dreaming. How lucky for her. Love the sketch of her. Yes, you do need to keep taking that sketchbook with you. 🙂 So we can enjoy the results.
Marlene!!! Your comments never fail to make me happy!!!
Only stating the obvious. 🙂 Just sharing my joy.
Lovely sketches, Johanna! 💜 Especially like your moose! 🎨👍 Enjoyed your story too! 👧💕
Thank you Jill!! xo
You’re so dilegent about your commitment to your sketchbook Johanna, that’s inspiring. Even things I love can get pushed aside when I get busy, like visiting friends here at WP. Buts its great to have so many stories to take in all at once too. It’s like my very own little holiday. I think you might be right about the young Ms Daydreamer. Isn’t that special to be so self aware at a young age? I’d like to be the fly on the wall at her dinner table, I think I might learn something 😀 xo B
I whole heartily agree!! And thank you for lovely visits dear friend!!
Sweet sketches! And I love that story about the little girl. Sounds like a child who needs plenty of scope for her imagination ; )
Haha Laurie, I do suspect she might be a cousin of our mutual Kindred Spirit, Anne!
I especially like the moose and the camp scene as both lead the viewer to questions of the story behind the drawing. And the little girl, that was one of those moments in time, we are sometimes lucky enough to be witness to and which always remain in memory. I love that, too.
Ginene
I am happy you enjoyed it! Thank Ginene!!!
I love the bear and his beautiful surroundings. Like you, that girl gives me hope!
Thank you so much!!
Wonderful sketches Johanna, and of course the story of the little girl is wonderful – hope for the future indeed!! The moose reminds me of the Dalai Lama, with that look of humour and wisdom that precedes some pithy little thought that leaves you speechless ………. he and the little girl should get together!!
Hmmm, thats an interesting thought!!
I would have enjoyed meeting that little girl. 🙂 That bear would be named ‘happy bear’ based upon all the treats nearby. 🙂
I was happy he had treats nearby when we met him in real life;o)
Gorgeous sketches and I loved the story of the little girl too 🙂
Thank you Clare!!!
🙂
All these sketches are adorable. The story of the little girl gives me so much hope. Children still daydream. Yes!
Amen to that and thank you!!!
Love your sketches
Thank you so much and I am happy you enjoyed it!!
What a lovely story. Yes, definitely hope 🙂
Thank you so much and I am happy you enjoyed it!!
I’ve never heard a better definition of day-dreaming–I will remember that always. I’ve always sort of intended to take a sketchbook when I travel and have never done it–I think I’m too sure my drawings would disappoint me. But I love looking at yours! And I know all about mythical mooses . . .
I am sure your sketch book would be a joy to us all!…we call it mythical becuase there so many but we hardly ever see one ;o)
I understand–every time I see a “moose crossing” sign, I whip out my camera . . . and, yet, I’ve never seen a moose.
What a delightful story about daydreaming and why it is important! And I love the bear–I can see a story built around that image. Wonderful work Johanna-it always brings a smile to my face-
Now that makes me very happy!!!
The world is still a happy place when we have people who value daydreaming. Lovely as always, Johanna xxx
And I think you and your family understand that very well!!!!
Oh gosh, I LOVE this post. The sketches are just wonderful, and the story made me smile from ear to ear. I can relate – I was always (and still am) a daydreamer. This young girl makes it sound like a pretty legit passtime! Lol.
A daily mandatory routine I’d say ;o) I am happy you loved it!
You have gathered together a bounty of sweetness in your journal and in your post. (and none of it will add to my weight or tooth decay; how good is that!) I love the bear with the fruit on its nose. And the story of the young day dreamer is beautiful.
I am pleased you loved it!! xoxox
Day dreaming…how lovely! 🙂 I agree with you and Mr. Walker – as long as we have kids like her, there is hope for humanity. 🙂
And sketches are pretty. Especially I love the first one with the bear. It’s so joyful with all these colourful berries and leaves. 🙂
Thank you Hanna!
Great sketches! You are getting better you know? I loved the story of the little girl….I love daydreaming 😊 thank you for sharing it with us!
You are welcome!
The moose is so sweet 🙂
we call it mythical because there so many but we hardly ever see one ;o)
I have seen a moose once. Huge.
Songs of innocence. Days of nature. Love it.
Thank you very much!!!
That story of the little girl makes my heart sing. What a treat to overhear such joy and confidence.
Your sketches are always a delight, J, but today that Moose sketch has won my heart. I love his expressions.
Happy travels!
Thnak you Alys xoxo
Nice one. Good work with colors and words 🙂
Thank you!
Wow – Lovely post, Johanna. I admire your skills as well as your way of seeing the world. Thanks for sharing!
just lovely! beatiful drawings!
thank you!
Gorgeous sketches, as always! And I adored the daydreaming story, that’s just so perfect! 🙂