Putting the blues behind her. Pen and wash. A3 sketchbook

Where have you been Lew? I've so missed your almost daily input and great characters. Matter of fact, that fire extinguisher here has just suggested a juxtapositon. Put it beside a fish tank and you have one. Welcome back..(-:

My wife's been very ill, Jim. She's had a bad year. They finally got round to giving her an operation (on 2nd January). It wasn't done locally so that involved much prolonged toing and froing to visit her at the hospital. We'd planned major changes to our kitchen and conservatory...we were going to postpone it, but went ahead thinking my wife would be better off away from all that in hospital. She's a little better, we hope things will improve. The dust has almost settled now, so I'm hoping things will get back to normal...although I have an awful lot of freshly plastered walls to paint. So maybe 'normal' will take a little longer.

Glad to see you posting again Lew, just sent message on forum, I suspect this latest challenge is right up your street, hope things go well for your wife, I'm sure we all wish her a speedy recovery , Linda D

Sorry to hear about your wife, Lewis - hope she makes a quick recovery. Sorry to hear also about all the upheaval. Good to see you back posting. Great image as always :)

Really sorry to hear about your wife Lew. Hope she soon makes progress towards recovery. My wife's at the hospital this afternoon for an assesment of why she can hardly walk and is in constant pain after two knee operations. Not fun for them and a lot of stress for us. I've been run ragged this last month and Wednesday I have a pre op assesmnt myself for a hernia appointment in Feb. Ah well, keep grinning and carrying on. (-:

I missed your funny characters as well, wishing your wife a speedy recovery, Richard. Great pen and wash.Take care.

Ah you've been missed Lewis and it sounds as though you've been having a tough time. Hope your wife is getting better and things get back to normal for you both soon. A bit of warm weather wouldn't go amiss either would it? So many people seem to be poorly at the moment and everything just feels better in the Spring. Look after yourself, the walls can wait!

Good to see your post Lewis and I love the doom and gloom background! I’ve been thinking the juxtaposition challenge has your name on it? Hope your wife is on the mend soon. X Tessa

Thanks to all for your comments and your kind words about my wife.

All best wishes to your wife Lewis, and welcome back with your Monday "funny".

Glad to see you back, Lewis. Hope your wife has a speedy recovery and is feeling a lot better, albeit amongst the dust and upheaval. Great image.

I think there's more to this painting than meets the eye Lewis, very clever! All good wishes for your wife's recovery Lewis, and hope your hard work at home cheers her up x

We have all missed you and your glorious humour and paintings, Lewis. good to see you back again. Really hope your wife soon gets well again, please give her my love and well wishes.

Yes, Lewis, I'd been wondering too. All best wishes to you and your wife and glad to see your always unique "takes" again.

Your Characters always give me a chuckle and brighten up the day Lew. Sorry to hear your wifes ill, I hope she gets better soon.

It's a shame you can't benefit from the tonic we all receive when viewing your work Lewis, they're always uplifting and a real 'pick me up.' Here's hoping you and your wife have a much better 2019.

Lovely to see your work again, Lewis! Sorry to hear your wife's not been well, hope she recovers soon.

Lovely cheerful and vibrant painting.i have missed your wonderful cartoon figures, i do hope your wife has a speedy recovery. well done Lewis

Nice one Lewis, I too have missed your almost daily cheer up drawings, always makes me smile.. I hope your wife soon recovers, and you can both get back into doing your best...

We've all been missing you Lewis and I am so sorry to hear that your wife has been in Hospital, I do hope she is improving. As for your drawing it is wonderful as always.

Good to have your paintings back - they always make me smile and this one is no exception - she looks very optimistic - great work - sorry about all your problems - take care.

Sorry to hear about your wife Lewis I wish her a speedy recovery. It’s good to see you back I have missed your humour and supportive comments.

So sorry you’ve had a rough time Lewis. Hope there will be healthier and better times ahead. You have been missed by so many as your daily contributions were so humorous and cheery.