#56 MERRY CHRISTMAS

Tu je del leta, ki je najbolj magičen. Med ljudmi vlada neka posebna energija. Zdi se mi, da smo bolj strpni drug do drugega, se imamo bolj radi in si bolj radodarno poklanjamo prijetne občutke. Edino, kar me v tem času resnično žalosti, so polni nakupovalni centri ljudi, ki mrzlično nakupujejo še zadnje malenkosti, za katere mislijo, da jih nujno potrebujejo.  Ali res potrebujemo vse to? Ali ni dovolj že to, da se imamo radi med seboj, da smo si naklonjeni in prijazni drug z drugim? Mar ni dovolj že samo čas, ki ga bomo preživeli z najbližjimi? Božič je čas, ko se lahko povezujemo, je čas za družino in usmeritev vase, v svoj notranji svet. Ves blišč in hitenje nam le kvari možnost umiritve in poglobitve vase. 25. december ima pomembno vlogo tudi v povezavi z našo najbližjo zvezdo, Soncem, saj se le to začne pomikati nazaj proti severu. Starodavne civilizacije so to pojmovale kot ponovno rojstvo Sonca. Ljudje so bili včasih veliko bolj povezani z naravo in so to zagotovo doživljali močneje. Današnji človek je oropan teh doživetij. Pravzaprav smo se jih oropali sami. Če le natančneje prisluhnemo in se nekoliko poglobimo vase, mislim, da lahko ponovno čutimo in živimo z naravo. Lep in miren božič ti želim!

// Here is the part of the year, which is the most magical. Among the people exist some special energy. It seems to me that we are more tolerant to each other, we love each other more and more generously give pleasant feelings to others. The only thing it makes me sad are shopping centers  full of people who shop with feverish haste until the last little things, they think that they desperately need. Do we really need all this? Is it not already enough that we love each other, that we are kind to and friendly with each other? Is it not enough just the time that we spend with loved ones? Christmas is a time when we can connect, it's time for our family and our focus on inner world. All the brilliance and haste  only ruin the possibility of slowdown and deepening in ourselves. December 25th  has an important role also in relation to our nearest star, the Sun, because it just starts to move back to north. Ancient civilizations understood that as the rebirth of the Sun. People were much more connected to nature and felt this changes more  powerful. Today's man is deprived of these experiences. In fact, we have robbed ourselves. If we only listen more accurately and slightly deepen in ourselves, I think we can feel and live with nature again. I wish you a beautiful and peaceful Christmas!

#55 SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Včasih nekateri ljudje vstopijo v naša življenja tako nepričakovano. Vstopijo tako usodno, da ti naenkrat pomenijo veliko, morda celo preveč. Prižgejo iskrice v naših najtemnejših delih, kjer je že nekaj časa vse temno in pusto. Ali se to zgodi zaradi vsakdanjega dolgčasa in rutine ali zaradi posebne energije, ki jo nosijo s sabo? Odgovora ne vem. V teh trenutkih se zgodi tisto nekaj, kar imamo vsi radi in si vsi želimo. Vsi si želimo biti ljubljeni, spoštovani in priznani s strani nekoga drugega. Občasno pa se ta sveža občutja (pre)hitro zaključijo. Takrat si želimo, da se to sploh ne bi zgodilo in bi se življenje vrnilo nazaj na stare tirnice. Hkrati pa se naše misli še vedno vračajo nazaj na te lepe trenutke in si te želijo spoznati še enkrat.

// Sometimes some people come in our lives so unexpectedly. They come in so fatal, and they suddenely mean a lot to you, maybe even too much. They light sparkles in the darkest parts of us, where everything is some time already dark and deserted. Is this happen beacaus of everyday monotony and rutine or beacuase of some special energy they have? I don't know the answer. But this moment give us something what we all love and wish. We all want to be loved, respected and being confessed by someone else. occasionally those beautiful fresh feelings end (too) soon.  Than we hope that this wouldn't happen and we want our life return back to the old track. But at the same time our thoughts keep return to those beautiful moments and want to meet you again. 

#51 HAPPY HALLOWEEN

V Sloveniji uradno ne praznujemo noči čarovnic. Seveda pa je vpliv globalizacije in hlepenje za vsem ameriškim prinesel tudi sem praznovanje tega dne/noči. Trgovine so polno založene z okrasnimi bučami iz različnih materialov, ostalimi okraski in seveda kostumi. Danes pa najbrž potekajo tudi številne zabave. Torej, vsem tistim, ki praznujete, veselo noč čarovnic!

// In our country, Slovenia, we don't celebrate Halloween officially. But of course the impact of globalization and yearn after all from US bring here this, too. Stores are fully stocked with decorative pumpkins of different materials, other Halloween decorations and of course, costumes. So, to all those who celebrate, happy Halloween!

#50 PINK AUTUMN

Da ni jesen samo rumena, oranžna, rdeča in rjava, sem ji dodala nekaj roza barve. Če imamo en kos oblačila tako poseben oziroma izstopajoč, kot je narisan plašč, je pomembno, da so ostala oblačila v bolj preprostih in umirjenih barvah. Črna skupaj z roza se mi zdi zelo klasična in preverjena kombinacija. Bolj živahno jesensko kombinacijo objavljam ravno pravi čas, saj prihajajo bolj sončni dnevi. Uživaj v jesenskem soncu, ogrni se v nekaj pisanega in natakni si očala skozi katera vidiš svet lepše.

// That there are not only yellow, orange, red and brown colours, I added some pink. If we have one piece, such as this pink coat, so special and outstanding, other clothing should be more simple and subdued colours. Black with pink seems to me pretty classic and checked combination. I have published this vivid autumn combination at the right time, because here comes the sun again. Enjoy the autumn sun, put on something gaily coloured and some glasses through which you see world more beautiful. 

#47 BLACK SWIMSUIT

Poletje se poslavlja, vendar ga še ni povsem konec. Z zavedanjem tega izkoriščam še zadnje dneve za misel na morje in kopalke. Črne kopalke so nekaj najbolj osnovnega, podobno kot mala črna oblekica, črne hlače in črni salonarji. Klasični kosi, ki nam navadno pridejo prav. Kako izpadejo pa je seveda odvisno od modela. Narisane kopalke so moderne, nekaj med eno- in dvodelnimi. Upam, da letos ujamem še kak topel dan za skok v kopalke.

// Summer is saying goodbye, but it's not completely over, yet. By being aware of that, I take advantage of the last days with thought to the sea and swimwear. Black swimsuits are some of the most basic wardrobe pieces, like the little black dress, black pants and black heels. Classic piece that usually get it right. How it looks is of course depending on the model. Drawn swimsuit is modern, something between one- and two-pieces swimsuit. I hope that I will catch at least one warm day to jump into swimwear this year.

#46 POSITIVE THINKING

Obstajajo ljudje, ki vedno razmišljajo pozitivno in obstaja druga skupina, ki pogosto vse vidi negativno. Sama sebe žal precej pogosto najdem v tej drugi skupini. To ni dobro ne zame niti za ljudi okrog mene. Osebe z večinoma negativnim razmišljanjem, si predstavljajo težave tam, kjer jih ni ali pa si predstavljajo težave večje, kot so v resnici. Pogosto vidijo negativne razplete situacij.  Po poslušanju nekaj TEDx govorov sem prišla tudi do spoznanja, da je veliko težje spremeniti negativno mišljenje v pozitivnega kot obratno. Obstaja pa rešitev. Če vsak dan razmislimo ali še bolje zapišemo dogodke, ki so se nam zdeli dobri in smo hvaležni za njih, lahko spremenimo svoje mišljenje in postanemo bolj pozitivni. Razlika je samo v tem ali gledamo na svet skozi črna očala ali pa raje posežemo po roza. Želim ti lep dan in ne pozabi biti pozitiven, saj dobro privlači dobro.

// There are people who always think positive and there is another group of people, who often sees things negative. Unfortunately, I find myself quite often in the second group.  This is not good for me nor for people around me. People with mainly negative thinking, see problems anywhere and imagine problems bigger than they really are. They often see negative disentanglement of the situation.  After listening to a few TEDx Talks I realize it is much harder to change negative thinking into the positive than vice versa. But there is a solution. If we think about or even better to write down events every day, which we see as positive and we are grateful for them, we can change our thinking and become more positive. The difference is only in this whether  we are looking at the world through black glasses or pink one. Have a nice day and don't forget to be positive, because good attract good. 

#41 FIND THE TRUTH

Resnica ni vedno tisto, kar se nam zdi na prvi pogled. Včasih je potreben odmik sam vase in premislek o vsem, kar se nam dogaja. In ko ugotovimo, da ni vse tako, kot se nam je ves čas delo, je potreben premik. Potrebno je nekaj spremeniti, da lahko zaživimo tako, kot je najbolje za nas in za vse okrog. Otresti se moramo svojih starih načinov delovanja in začeti delovati drugače. Za svoje življenje smo odgovorni sami.

// The truth is not always like it seems at first sight. Sometimes it is necessary to withdraw into ourselves and reflect about everything what happening to us. When we find out that is not everything as we have always thought, it is time to move. It is necessary to change something, that we can begin to live as it is the best for us and anyone/anything around us. We have to get rid of our old way of functioning and begin to act in different way. We have life in our own hands. 

#38 BLACK & WHITE

Tokrat je na vrsti klasična kombinacija s pridihom sedanjosti. Bela in črna je nekaj najbolj enostavnega in hkrati pogosto izpade zelo dobro. Pridih sedanjosti na tej ilustraciji so zagotovo široke hlačnice in volančki. Ostro pa vendar romantično. Hkrati pa tudi športno in predvsem nosljivo.

Danes je prvi poletni dan. Škoda, da tega ni bilo možno občutiti na temperaturah. Z današnjim dnem se je tudi dan začel krajšati. Ampak, ker je pred nami še celo poletje, ne bom bila negativno nastrojena. Lep nedeljski večer ti želim!

// This time I show you a classic combination with touch of present time. White and black combination is something the most simple and at the same time often turns out well. On this illustration the touch of these days are flare trousers and frills. Edgy but still romantic. At the same time it is sporty look and above all, wearable.

Today is the first day of summer. Unfortunately, we can't feel this with high temperatures. Today is also the day, when days are getting shorter. However, since there is still a whole summer, I will not be resentful. I wish you a nice Sunday evening! 

#29 NATURE

Kaj je lepšega, kot biti zunaj v naravi, stran od betona in toplega asfalta? Še posebej mi je všeč zunaj v naravi, ko postane toplo, tako kot je zadnje dni. Veš, da še ni pravo poletje, pa vendar  ga že čutiš. Dnevi so dolgi, večeri pa primerno topli za aktivnosti na prostem, kot so tek, kolesarjenje, igre z žogo ipd. Ker že govorim o naravi, pa naj bo temu primerna tudi današnja risba, v znamenju zelene namreč. Uživaj v toplih dneh in dolgih večerih!

// Is there anything more beautiful , than being outside in the nature, far away from concrete and asphalt? I especially love to be outside in the nature, when it becomes warm, like these days. You know that the true summer is still coming, but it already feels like it. Days are long and the evening warm enough for outdoor activities, such as jogging, cycling, games with a ball, etc. And because I am already talking about the nature, also today's illustration should be in that spirit, green marked. Enjoy the warm days and the long evenings!

#28 BLACK SET

Ponovno nekaj čisto črnega. Ilustracija s kratkim topom in oprijetim krilom z razporkom. Kombinacija je precej poletna, vendar bolj primerna za večerne izhode ali posebne priložnosti. Všeč mi je, ker ni zgolj mala črna oblekica, ampak ima nekaj več. Prav tako pa se mi zdi kratek top še najbolj posrečen v kombinaciji z visokim pasom krila ali hlač. Vsekakor se mi zdi kombinacija, ki bi jo bilo vredno preizkusiti.

// And again something quite black. An illustration with a crop top and close-fitting skirt with slit. The combination is quite suitable for summer, but even more for evening outs or some special occasions. I like it because it is not only a little black dress, but it has something more. It also seems to me, that the crop top is most felicitous in combination with high waisted skirt or trousers. In any case, it seems to me, that this combination is something which would be worth trying.

#25 THINK, PLAY, DREAM, FEEL, LOVE, LIVE …

Opravljaj vse to in še več. Razmišljaj izven danih okvirjev, poglobi se v tok misli, pluj z njimi. Igraj se z življenjem, zavedaj se, da ga vodiš sam. Sanjaj o stvareh, ki si jih želiš, saj si s sanjami že korak bližje. Čuti sebe, čuti okolico, bodi v ravnovesju. Ljubi vse kar te obdaja, saj se ti bo ljubezen vračala. Živi svoje življenje in si upaj. Sprejmi sebe in druge, takšne kot so.

// Do all this and even more. Think outside the box,get lost in your flow, go with it. Play with life, be conscious that it is in your hands. Dream about things you wish, because with dreams you are already one step closer. Feel yourself, feel the surroundings, be balanced. Love everything around you, because love will return. Live your life and dare. Accept yourself and others just the way they are. 

#23 CHANGES

Trenutno se nahajam v življenjski situaciji, v kateri se mi dogaja veliko sprememb. To obdobje traja že približno pol leta. Ob spremembah vedno poskušam razmišljati pozitivno, torej, da s sabo prinašajo nekaj dobrega. Vseeno pa me spremembe vedno znova ogrnejo v plašč negotovosti, nostalgičnosti, strahu pred izgubljanjem starega in udobnega. V takšnih obdobjih je lepo imeti ob sebi ljudi, ki te razumejo, ki vedo, zakaj si včasih malo bolj razdražljiv ali odsoten. In verjamem, da so spremembe nekaj nujnega in vedno pozitivnega, pa čeprav se včasih zgodi, da na prvi pogled niso nič od tega. Lep in miren večer ti želim!

// Currently in my life, there are taking place a lot of changes. This period already lasts approximate half a year. I always try to think positively, when changes are happening, so they bring something good in our life.  Nevertheless changes awaken feelings of unsecurity, nostalgia, fear of losing the old and cosy lifestyle. During this kind of period it is nice to have people around us, who understand us and know why we are more irritable or lost in thoughts, sometimes. And I also believe, that changes are something urgent and always something positive, in spite of the appearance at first sight. Have a nice and peaceful evening!

#22 STRIPES

Po že zelo prijetnih pomladnih temperaturah, so se temperature zopet spustile. Vreme je sicer sončno, vendar vseeno hladno. Tudi piha, tako da ni prav prijetno.

Včeraj smo praznovali fantov rojstni dan. V ta namen sem pripravila presno mangovo torto. Recept sem našla na slovenski spletni strani z veganskimi jedmi. Prva plast je iz mletih indijskih oreščkov, rozin in dateljev. Nadev je iz manga, banane, limoninega soka in kokosovega olja. Na vrhu je preliv iz mletih borovnic in dateljev ter kančkom limoninega soka. Okusi se lepo prepletajo in tudi vizualno je torta privlačna.  Všeč mi je, ker je lahka in povsem naravna, brez sladkorja ali umetnih sladil, brez konzervansov in podobnega. Tudi nikoli prej še nisem jedla ali delala česa podobnega, zato sem izjemno zadovoljna s končnim rezultatom. Ampak, ker to ni blog o hrani, se vrnimo nazaj na risanje. Današnja ilustracija je precej poletna, ne glede na hladnejše vreme. Črtasta krila so v modi že leto ali dve, vendar mislim, da še ne bodo šla v pozabo. Nasploh črte so nekaj, kar zvesto ostaja na oblačilih že nekaj let. Top pa je v primerjavi s krilom enostaven in enobarven. In ker ima krilo višji pas, je top nekoliko krajši, da je vidne malo več kože. Narisana je enostavna poletna kombinacija, primerna za veliko sproščenih priložnosti.

// After that really warm temperatures, they have fallen down again. The weather is sunny but still cold. And it is also windy, so it's not very pleasant to be outside.

Yesterday we celebrated my boyfriend's birthday. That's why I made a raw mango cake. I found the recipe on one Slovenian website which is all about vegan dishes. The first layer is made from ground cashew, raisins and dates. The Filling is from mango, banana, lemon juice and coconut oil. And lastly, the topping is from grounded blueberries, dates and a little lemon juice. Tastes are well linked and the cake looks nice too. I like it, because the cake is light, all natural, without sugar and artificial sweeteners, without additives or something similar. I have never eat or done something like this before, for the first time I am very satisfied with end result. However, this is not a blog about food, so lets get back to drawing. Today's illustration is pretty summery, in spite of the cold weather. Skirts with stripes are in fashion for year or two now, but I think they will still remain for some time.  Generally, stripes are something that is fashionable for a few years now. The top is simple and one-coloured. And because skirt have higher waist, the top is a little shorter so we can see a little more skin. The drown combination is one of the simple summery styles, appropriate for a lot relaxing occasions. 

#14 RAINY SPRING SUNDAY

Sem oseba, ki ljubi poletje, sonce in dolge dni. Ljubim vonj sveže pokošene trave (še posebej tiste prvič), zvoke ptic in žuželk, ki neutrudljivo izvajajo svoj vrhunski koncert. Vesela sem, da je pomlad, saj to pomeni, da se bližamo najlepšemu delu leta. Pravzaprav smo že skoraj tu, saj mi je tudi ta, uvodni del močno pri srcu. Rada imam pomladansko sonce, zavedam pa se, da mora biti na vsake toliko časa tudi deževno vreme, tako kot danes. Včasih se mi zdi, da dež izvabi iz nas posebne občutke. Sama sem ob takem vremenu pogosto polna navdihov in idej, kaj vse bi lahko naredila. In ne ostane vedno samo pri idejah. Ko sem doma, mi daje dež občutek umirjenosti in sprostitve. In ker nas dež pogosto asociira na sivo barvo, sem za današnjo objavo izbrala risbo, ki je ustvarjena samo s svinčniki. Uporabila sem svinčnike različne trdote – različni H-ji, B-ji in HB. Ugotavljam, da se rada posvetim ustvarjanju oblik samo s svinčniki. Seveda pa se še učim, kar pomeni, da se bodo tudi moje risbe še izboljšale. Upam!

// I am one of the people, who loves summer, the hot sun and the long summer days. I love the smell of the freshly cut grass (especialy when it is mowed for the first time in a season), sound of birds and insects, which tirelessly perform their topmost concert. I am happy, that spring is here, because that means, that the most beautiful time of the year is coming. We are already here, actually, because I love this "introductive" time as well.  I love the spring's sun, but at the same time I am aware that there will be some rainy days, too, like the one today. Sometimes I think, that the rainy weather elicitis some special feelings from us. During that kind of weather I have a lot of inspiration and ideas. It doesn't always stay with only the idea. When I am at home, rain gives me a feeling of calmness and relaxation. And because most of us associate rain with the grey colour, I used only pencils for today's sketch. I used pencils in different hardness – different H's, B's and HB. I actually found out, that I like to draw and create various forms with only pencils. I am still learning, which means that my drawing's skills should be slowly improving each time. So I hope!

#13 BLACKBLACK

S črno barvo naj bi izražali strah pred nečim. V črni barvi naj bi se skrivali in bili nekako zavarovani pred zunanjim svetom. Sama povezujem črno barvo tudi s preprostostjo in eleganco hkrati. Vsekakor pa ta barva ni primerna za vsa področja. Sama jo najpogosteje uporabljam pri oblačilih in dodatkih.

// It is said that with a black colour you express fear. It is also said that dressed in a black colour we are hiding and at the same time we are somehow protected from the outside world. I personally link the black colour with simplicity and elegance. In any case, the black colour is not appropriate for just anything. I personally use the black colour for dresses and various accessories.    
   

#11 CAMEL SHADE

To risbo sem narisala pred več kot dvema letoma. Spomnim se, da sem bila precej ponosna na njo, saj je kar dodelana. Pravzaprav se mi tudi danes ne zdi slaba. Prevladuje pa barva v kateri je mojih oblačil zelo malo. Zanimivo je, kako hitro se lahko spreminja posameznikov stil oblačenja in kaj vse vpliva na to. Velik vpliv ima seveda spreminjajoča se moda in posledično, kaj lahko dobiš v trgovinah. Vse to pa v zadnjem času oblikujejo slavni ljudje in modni blogerji. Tudi sama jih spremljam kar nekaj. Prav to so osebe, ki imajo v ozadju modne industrije pomembno vlogo. Le ti odločajo, kaj se bo nosilo in kaj ne. Ni čudno, da smo vsi tako zelo uniformirani, čeprav mislimo, da sploh nismo.

// I did this drawing more than two years ago. I remember, that I was pretty proud of it, because it was rather good. Even today I still like it. The main colour used in the illustration is the one that I don't wear often. It is interesting how fast a personal style can change and what kind of factors have an impact on it. The biggest impact is definitely the fast changing fashion world that influences what kind of clothes you can get in stores. Fashion is formed by celebrities and fashion bloggers. I follow a few of them. Actually these people are the main shapers of fashion in the background of fashion industry. They determine what we will wear and what not. It's no wonder that we are so uniformed, although we think, we are not. 

#6 MORNING THOUGHTS

Zgodnje jutro, zeleni čaj in razmišljanje. Verjamem, da vsi predstavljamo eno, smo skupaj eno, hkrati pa je vsak posameznik sam zase. Vsakdo izmed nas mora narediti spremembo pri sebi, da bo dobro za vse skupaj. Pot do spremembe sta za začetek ljubezen in veselje, ki ju čutimo sami in ju oddajamo ljudem, ki nas obkrožajo. Zagotovo ostali to tudi začutijo. Prvo je torej potreben premik pri sebi, sledi premik pri drugih. Ljubezen do sebe in drugih je zelo širok pojem. Ni mišljen zgolj v ozkem pomenu, v smislu ljubezni med dvema zaljubljencema ali med ožjimi družinskimi člani. Ljubezen je lahko mnogo širša. Ljubezen je, ko se ob pozdravu drugemu iskreno nasmehnemo, ljubezen je, da smo pošteni in iskreni tako do sebe kot do drugih, ljubezen je, da ravnamo v skladu z naravo, da se zavedamo, da bo to zagotovo tudi prostor življenja naših zanamcev in je pomembno, kakšnega jim prepustimo, je ljubezen do vseh živih bitij, ne samo ljudi in najbolj prisrčnih hišnih ljubljenčkov ipd. Vsakdo je tu z namenom, ki ga mora poiskati sam in ga poskusiti uresničiti. Morda ni vedno lahko in se na začetku nekajkrat zmotiš. Nič zato, ne smemo obupati. In namen zagotovo ni škodljiv ne za nas same, ne za druge, ni kapitalistično usmerjen in ni nemogoč. Krog se tako sklene, več ljubezni in veselja, ki oddajamo, več ju prejemamo. To je zanimiv zakon narave, ki vedno deluje.

// Early morning, green tea and thinking. I believe that we all (together) are one, but at the same time each of us is a unique entity. Each of us should first change him/herself so that it will be good for all other people. The path to change lays in love and hapiness, which we feel ourselfs and consequently we spread this two feelings among people around us. For sure others feel this also. So, firstly you need to change yourself, and then others will follow. Love to yourself and the love to others is not the same thing. It is not meant like love between two lovers or love between close family members. Love can be a much wider thing. Love is when we smile to others when we greet him/her, love is that we are honest and sincere to ourself and others, love is when we act in harmony with the nature, being counscious that the nature will be a place to live for our descendants and it is important in what condition we leave this place, love is also love for all living creatures, not only people and the cutest pets that we have and so on. Everyone is here with some purpose, which it has to be found and tried to be realized. The path of finding and realizing is not always easy. And you can also make mistakes at the begining. But the important thing is that you never give up. And of course our own purpose is not harmful for ourselfs, neither for others and is certainly not capitalistic oriented and also not imposible. The circle is closed. The more love and hapiness that we transmit, the more love and hapiness we get. This is an interesting law of nature which always works. 

#5 EASYBLACK

Usnje, črna barva, enostavnost. To so trije pojmi, ki so ta čas precej popularni v modi. Za nekatere ilustracije se hitro opazi, da so izpred leta ali dveh, saj sem sedaj v obdobju, ko so mi najbolj všeč črna in bela barva ter jeans. Vseeno se mi zdi škoda izpustiti določene risbe za objavo, saj ni nič narobe z njimi. Verjamem tudi, da je tu marsikdo, ki ima rad žive in močne barve, kakršne so uporabljene na risbi.

 // Leather, black colour, simplicity. These are the three notions, which are the most popular in fashion world now. You can quickly find out, that some of the illustrations aren't the newest. In this period I like the most black and white colours and also the colour of jeans. However it seems pity to me, to skip some of them, because nothing is wrong with them. And I believe there are some of you, who like bright and strong colours, which were used on this drawing.