Inspiration in my Closet

This sweatshirt has survived many, many closet clean-outs. 

There are good reasons for that. I least I tell myself they're good reasons before I put it back in the closet. It's incredibly well made, and made in Canada to boot. It's the most comfortable item of clothing I've ever owned, and I once owned terry-cloth footie jammies. 

It's perfect for curling up on the sofa and doing not much of anything on days that look like this:

The sweatshirt features the artwork of Richard Hunt.  His art is generally way, way out of my price range. This sweatshirt allows me to own something of his without taking out a second mortgage. 

Oh, and it was a gift from Hubby. See, I told you I had good reasons. 

Now I have one more reason to add to my list. The shirt inspired another one of my sketchbook drawings. 

The inspiration

My re-creation

Because I admire the Hunt's work, I was quite stressed about the changes I had to make to accommodate my limited abilities.  Still, I'm happy with how it turned out. The knowledge that I can draw something that is identifiable still fills me with wonder. Until I challenged myself to draw in my sketchbook, I didn't know I had that ability. Once again I'm grateful to artists like Hunt who inspire me to try. 

I'm also grateful to Patti and all the women hanging out at Not Dead Yet Style for Visible Monday. They inspire me to try new things on a regular basis. Head on over and check them out yourself.