The Changing Seasons – December 2020

Yep, it’s that time again where I try to summarize the past month with a few pics. This time however I really took only very few, so I take my cue from my dear friend Su who chose to revisit her Changing Seasons posts from 2020.

But first, before I forget and because I promised to do so, a picture of me with my new haircut. 😉

First time in ages that I put on some lipstick as there wasn’t much point to do so when having to wear a face mask all the time. (Dezember 2020)

January

Winter’s a great time to take wildlife shots because there’s much less cover for them, as was the case with this cute red squirrel.

Red Squirrel

February

Where I tried to repair my washing machine – and failed. But I managed to take it all apart and put it all back together again which has to count for something, right?

My washing machine

March

Where I finally gave it a try and baked my very own croissants. It took hours to knead and fold the dough but it was so worth it! I have to admit though, that I haven’t done it again this year. 😉

Homebaked croissants

April

It always makes me happy to watch nature coming back full force after a long winter. The ferns are usually one of the first to make an appearance.

Unfurling fern

May

Trying out new recipes was one of the main things I did this year, probably because the pandemic forced us to spend much more time inside the house than outside it.

Tarte Tatin

June

Catching bumblebees mid-flight is always a favorite pastime in summer.

Enormous bumblebee zoning in

July

One of the best things to happen this year was when my friend Darren from over at The Arty Plantsman and I decided to take up a new blog challenge we invented to share our favorite films with you. It motivated me to get out of my comfort zone and start drawing portraits.

Saoirse Ronan in Grand Budapest Hotel

August

My absolute highlight however was watching our Panda bear cubs growing up in our zoo. I’ve developed a huge crush on Pit and Paule, and can’t wait to see them again!

Napping Panda bear baby

September

Also finished my biggest watercolor so far this year.

Octopus watercolor painting

October

This year our October really was golden.

Sunset

November

Lots of handicraft in November, like making Christmas and greeting cards.

Gold painted ginkgo leaf

December

And here’s my doodle calendar for December, another lovely new creative way to express myself, inspired by my wonderful friend “A Wonderful Sheep“.

Doodle calendar of December 2020 (watercolor and micron ink on paper)

I almost don’t want to admit it, but I think I watched an awful lot of TV this month! 😂 (Can you spot the 3 movies I made tiny drawings of?)

First half of December

Apart from that I even starred in my own spy movie – at least it felt a little like that when a friend of mine came over and we swapped presents for Christmas, keeping our distance and all but threw the gifts at each other from afar.

Second half of December

I think it’s safe to say that 2020 was more than challenging on all of us, and it fills me with terrible sadness to think of all the people who have lost someone to that horrible pandemic that has come over the planet.

It would be lovely to think that we’ve seen the worst of it, but I remain cautious. There’s still a long way to go, and I can only express my hope that we will go it together and find comfort and joy in each other’s company, even if it is only a virtual one.

Wishing you all a Healthy, Creative and Happy New Year!!! Stay safe and healthy!!!