#57 NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Ves blišč in vznemirjenje po božiču in prehodu iz starega v novo leto je v večji meri za nami. Sledi počasno pospravljanje znakov tega obdobja. Sledi pospravljanje vseh lučk, okraskov in tudi sladkarij. Razmišljam, kako krut je pravzaprav prehod iz veselega decembra v turobni januar. Prehod se zgodi pričakovano, pa hkrati tako nenadno in kruto. Še včeraj smo doživljali pričakovanje in radost, danes pa že stopoma po sivem, od dežja mokrem asfaltu. In prav zares je siv. Za nameček čutimo še krivdo zaradi vseh stvari, ki jih nismo ali pa smo naredili lansko leto. Iz tega vidika se mi zdi postavljanje novoletnih zaobljub smiselno, čeprav sama tega zares nikoli nisem počela. Smiselno je, da si postavimo cilje, ki nas bodo lažje popeljali tja do pomladi in začetka poletja. Smiselno je, da se vprašamo, kaj si resnično želimo storiti. Smiselno je, da izstopimo iz tako priljubljene cone udobja in si postavimo izzive za novo leto oziroma prihajajoče obdobje. Dane so nam možnosti, da postanemo pogumnejši, iskrenejši, odločnejši, manj obtoževalni, bolj sprejemajoči, bolj pozitivni … Vsem vam želim, da sledite svojim željam in ciljem in da se zavedate, da je zgolj srce tisto, ki nam kaže pravo pot. Vse dobro v letu 2016!

// Throughout the glamour and excitement after Christmas and the transition from the old to the new year is largely behind us. Below is a slow cleaning all of the signs of that period. Followed by cleaning all the lights, decorations and candy. I'm thinking about how cruel it is actually a transition from merry December to gloomy January. The transition is expected to happen, but at the same time so sudden and brutal. Yesterday we experienced an expectation and joy, but today we are marching on the gray asphalt wet because of the rain. And indeed it is gray. On top we still feel guilty about all the things that you did not or we did last year. From this perspective, it seems to me reasonable to setting New Year's resolutions, although I haven't really ever done this. It makes sense to set goals that  will easily take us up to the spring and early summer. It is reasonable to ask ourselves what we really want to do. It is worthwhile to stand out as favorites comfort zone and put ourselves in the challenges for the new year and the upcoming period. We get the possibilities to become more courageous, sincere, assertive, less accusatory, more welcoming, and more positive ... I want all of you to follow your desires and goals and to realize that only the heart is the one who shows us the right path. All good in 2016!

#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!

#40 NAVY BLUE

Kombinacija bele in mornarsko modre me vedno spomni na poletje in morje. Najbrž marsikdo asociira to kombinacijo enako, saj sta to tipični barvi, ki ju nosijo mornarji.

Današnja objava je že 40. po vrsti in blog bo praznoval 6 mesecev. Od takrat se je spremenilo kar nekaj stvari. Predvsem se pozna, da imam nekoliko manj časa za risanje. Ne želim se siliti v risanje, zato to počnem kadar imam čas in voljo. Še vedno želim, da to ostane dejavnost, ki jo imam rada in ki me osrečuje. Sedaj pa je čas za pobeg na sonce in prvi letošnji skok v morje. Uživaj!

// The combiantion of white and navy blue always reminds me of summertime and the sea. Probably many people associate this combination the same, because these two are the typical colours weared by sailors.

Today's announcement is the 40th in a row and the blog will celebrate 6 months. Since then quite a lot of things has changed. Above all, the biggest change is that I have a little less time to draw. I don't want to force myself to draw, so I do it when I have time and will. I still wish that making illustrations stays an activity which I love and which makes me happy. But now is time to escape in the sun and the first season's jump into the sea. Enjoy!

#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! 

#33 SIMPLICITY

Poletje prinaša s sabo visoke temperature. Večina si nas takrat želi obleči v nekaj lahkotnega in enostavnega. Prav to predstavlja moja današnja ilustracija. Enostavnost v materialu, kroju in barvah. Poletje se mi zdi najbolj primeren letni čas za oblačenje v belo. Belo enostavno dolgo bluzo sem popestrila z enostavnimi sandali, ki se jih zaveže na sredini meč. Enostavno, pa kljub temu deluje ravno prav elegantno za vsakdanje opravke ali pa večerne izhode. Obožujem poletje!

// The coming summer brings higher and higher temperatures . A lot of us want to wear something light and simple during this time. And this is excately what today's illustration represents. Simplicity in material, cut and colours. It seems to me that the summer is the most appropriate time for wearing white. I variegated a simple long white blouse with simple black sandals which lace it up in the middle of the calves. Simple, but still enough elegant for the ordinary errands or evening way outs. I adore summer!

#24 FLARE TROUSERS

Ali hlače na zvonec. Približno 10 let nazaj so bile takšne hlače nekaj povsem normalnega. Nosile smo jih zagotovo skoraj vse predstavnice ženskega spola. Prav tako so se v modi pojavile že kar nekajkrat pred tem. Potem je vmes prišlo obdobje, ko si nismo mogli niti predstavljati, da bi nosili takšen kroj hlač. Vse hlače so postale oprijete vse od pasu do gležnjev. Zdaj pa se že od leta 2012 počasi poskušajo prikrasti nazaj v naše omare. Pri tem tipu hlač je pomembno kakšen material, kroj in barvo izberemo glede na našo postavo. Menim, da imamo skoraj vse predstavnice nežnejšega spola pred sabo cilj, da bi izgledale lepo, vitko, z dolgimi nogami. Takšen kroj hlač nam lahko pomaga ali pa tudi ne. Narisane hlače so iz lahkega, živahnega blaga. Na topu pa so volančki, ki mi zadnje čase postajajo vse bolj všeč. Takšne bi lahko bile kopalke, zgornji del poročne obleke ali pa samo takšen kos, kot je narisana bluza. Barvna kombinacija je sveža, pomladna in čista. In da bi vsega skupaj preveč so na nogah narisane superge, kot so na primer Adidas Superstar, povsem klasičen model, ki se prav tako vrača. Moda je pravzaprav samo recikliranje že vsega videnega v nekaj navidezno novega. Ponavlja pa se na toliko časa, da večino starega že damo stran, kar pomeni, da moramo ponovno kupiti novo.

In če se že spominjamo časov izpred nekaj let naj omenim še to, da smo včeraj imeli obletnico zaključka osnovne šole. Zanimivo je bilo videti vse stare obraze s katerimi smo se videvali 8 oziroma vsaj 4 leta. Vmes se je spremenilo ogromno, a hkrati tako malo. Nostalgija …

// Nearly 10 years ago this kind of trousers were something completely normal. Almost all representatives of female sex wore it. The trousers also appeared in fashion a few times before that.  After that there was a time when we couldn't even imagine to wear that kind of trousers. All trousers were skinny, tight from top to the bottom. Since 2012 flare trousers have tried to come back in our wardrobes. In this type of trousers it is important what kind of material, cut and colour we choose in relate to our figure. In my opinion almost all women have an aim to look pretty, slim and with long legs. That shape of trousers can help us or maybe not. Trousers on illustration are from a light, vivid cloth. On the top there are ruffles, which I like more and more. In similar style can also be a swimsuit, top of  the wedding dress or just that piece as it is drawn blouse. Colour combination is fresh, springly and pure. And not to be to much of everything I draw sneakers, as it is Adidas Superstar, classic model, which are coming back, too. Actually fashion is just a recycle of all already seen pieces in something apparently new. It repeats in so big intervals that we gave away almost all old pieces, which means that we should buy all new.

In remembering the old days I would like to say, that yesterday we had an anniversary of the primary shool. It was interesting to see all the old faces with which we were together for 8 or at least 4 years. In between this time things changed a lot, but at the same time so little. Nostalgia …

#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. 

#20 TULLE

Ne morem verjeti, da pišem že dvajseto objavo! Izbrala sem dolgo belo obleko. Je že tretja poročna obleka na blogu. Opažam, da zadnje čase ponovno rada rišem dolge, elegantne obleke. Zanimivo se mi zdi risati blago, plasti blaga in vse sence, ki se ustvarjajo pri tem. Seveda se še vedno učim to narisati čim bolj realistično. Obleka je v zgornjem delu oprijeta, na zgornjem delu nog pa se začne razširjati. Zgornji del je precej preprost in gladek, spodnji pa je iz tila različnih dolžin. Takšen kroj oblek mi je zelo všeč, saj ravno prav poudari ženske obline.

// I can't believe, that I'm writing my 20th post! I chose a long white dress. It's the third wedding dress on my blog. For a couple of weeks now, I really like to draw long, elegant dresses. I find it very interesting to draw textiles, textile's layers and all of the shadows which participate with it. I am still learning how to draw this even more realistically, of course. The dress is tight in the upper part, but at the upper part of the legs it starts to broaden. The upper part is pretty simple and smooth, the lower part is from different lengths of tulle. I like that kind of cut, because it stresses women's curves. 

#18 EASTER TIME

Praznik velike noči doživljam podobno kot ostale praznike. Ni tako pomembno ali se verjame v to okrog česar je nastal praznik ali ne, pomembno se mi zdi, da smo skupaj z ljudmi, s katerimi smo najbolj povezani. Ljudje imamo takrat navadno več časa za druženje in pogovarjanje. V tem vidim največjo vrednost praznikov. Žalostno pa je, ko se to pogosto izkorišča v komercialne namene z željo po zaslužku. Nekaj tednov pred veliko nočjo poštne nabiralnike že polnijo oglasi z velikonočno ponudbo. Od šunke pa vse do čokoladnih zajčkov, jajčk in igrač. Tega res ne maram. Tudi, ko prideš v trgovino ne moreš spregledati vseh jajc in zajcev. V navalu nakupovanja se nihče ne vpraša po prvotnem namenu praznika in pomenu praznikov na sploh. Ni potrebno, da se najemo za naprej in nazaj, saj če smo pošteni, trgovine bodo obstajale tudi naslednje dni, torej ni skrbi zaradi lakote. Sledi začarani krog, saj po praznikih navadno stopijo na plano raznorazni prehranski strokovnjaki in guruji, ki svetujejo razna prehranska dopolnila, razstrupljanje telesa in podobno. In sledijo novi prazniki in ponovno nasveti "strokovnjakov". In tako je vedno znova. Sami se odločimo, kaj bomo pojedli in koliko, zato razmišljajmo v naprej. Upam, da lepo preživljaš proste dni, prigrizneš tudi kaj dobrega, predvsem pa ti želim, da se imaš lepo z ljudmi, ki te obdajajo!

// For me feast of the Easter is just like any of the other holidays. It is not so important if you believe in stories behind of why this day is a feast or not, but I think that it is important to be with people with whom you are connected the most. During this days people normally have more time to be with each other and more time for chat. It seems to me, that this is the biggest value of the holidays. On the other hand it is very sad that a lot of people and organizations exploit this time for commercial intentions with a common desire to make profit. Few weeks before Easter a lot of  leaflet advertisements linked to Easter come to our letter boxes.   Everything from ham to the chocolate Easter bunnies, eggs and toys are in them. I really don't like this. And when you come to the grocery store you just can't overlook all the big chocolate eggs and the bunnies. During all those Ester's rush no one questions himself/herself what this holiday even primary means or what holidays in general mean to us. It is not necessary to eat a lot of food well before and after the holidays, because you know, supermarkets will be there even after the holidays are over, so you don't have to worry about hunger. After that follows the magic circle because a lot of nutritionists and gurus come to light and they suggest dietary supplements,  detoxification of the body and so on. After this follows the other, yearly holidays and there are again different experts for food waiting for their turn. And this happens again and again. We are the ones who decide what we will eat and how much and therefore think in advance. I hope that you have a nice holiday, eat good and above all I wish you to have a good time with people around you!