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Nino van Vuuren's avatar

Those bananas sitting there on the counter by their lonesome.

Finding joy in the little things is probably the way to go right now.

Ruby Wright's avatar

Thank you Nino, I think you’re right. And so glad you spotted the bananas! They looked like they meant something…

Nino van Vuuren's avatar

I love small details like that. It really makes a difference when it comes to setting the scene.

Tor Freeman's avatar

Feeling all of this! But love your drawings. x

Ruby Wright's avatar

Ahh thanks so much Tor!

Jude Freeman's avatar

Well, if it’s any comfort, Voltaire would have approved! He advised us to cultivate our own gardens rather than dwelling on the disturbing outside world, or words to that effect! What could be more profound than an activity which has left you (and us) with Christmas drawings of your family “almost exclusively “ sitting on sofas! 😊😊. And such really lovely drawings. Happy New Year!

Ruby Wright's avatar

Ah Jude that IS a comfort! I hope one day I can cultivate my own garden (literally and metaphorically) and have it spill down the street a little bit, making homes for hedgehogs and robins and perhaps putting out things that people can take away for free to brighten up their tables... That feels like it might be achievable... Happy January to you!

Rachel Bevan Baker's avatar

Such beauty in these little, but important moments. I love the teeny hands on your partner's hands in the first one. I didn't draw all christmas... it starts today (though I am also feeling very intimidated!!)

Ruby Wright's avatar

Oh thank you so much Rachel, I hope your sketchbook has called you, but if it hasn't that's fine too!

Rachel Bevan Baker's avatar

Haha it didn't happen, and it WAS alright! I'm getting better at not being hard on myself... Life is busy!!

Emma Parsons's avatar

Keep drawing, Ruby! I love the one of your mum.

Ruby Wright's avatar

Oh thanks so much dearest Emma!

Anna Wilson's avatar

I love all the tiny moments you capture Ruby - they truly do capture the absolute treasure of what it is to be alive! Happy new year! xxx

Ruby Wright's avatar

Oh what a lovely thing to say Anna, thank you and Happy new Year to you, here's to Bologna!

Nanette Regan's avatar

Happy New Year Ruby xx

Ruby Wright's avatar

And to you Nanette!

Lena Jacobs's avatar

You capture everyday moments so well. And what would we be without them, in this crazy world? Such lovely sketches. Happy New Year!

Ruby Wright's avatar

Ah Lena thank you so much!

Ella Beech's avatar

I think these are totally profound!! Love them. Happy New Year! Xxx

Ruby Wright's avatar

That’s very generous of you!