The hobby I miss the most

An artist I am not but, most of my life I loved doodling and sketching. If there was paper and a pen or pencil in my reach I was doodling.

I did sketches over the years for schools, church, family and friends. What I did were simple and fun to do.

I had some photos of most of what I sketched that were lost when a computer locked up and stopped working.

I’ve wished that I had taken lessons, but my path in life was a very busy one and art lessons never entered my mind back then.

My Mother loved feeding birds so I did this sketch for her. It hung on her wall for many years.

When I had my “Mumsy’s Place” blog I needed a photo and wanted a comical one. I sketched this one and added a frame around it.

Back then my hair was frosted and permed. I wore makeup and jewelry and that actually looks a lot like I did at the time. 😊

I would love to be able to still doodle and sketch. Because of arthritis in my hands I am no longer able to enjoy what was my favorite hobby for many years.

Quite awhile back I was asked by an online friend to post some of my drawings. I hope she sees these and I am sorry I have no more to show.


46 responses to “The hobby I miss the most”

  1. Hazel Avatar

    You have interesting sketches. Wonderful, Win

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, Hazel.

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      1. Hazel Avatar

        My pleasure, win

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  2. peggywritesblog Avatar

    Your drawings are great, Mags! That’s a talent!

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, Peggy for your kind comment.

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  3. mickeycharles Avatar

    My daughter is an amazing artist I don’t know how they do it. I don’t do art but I do performing arts, acting, apart from Jesus and my children, it is the love of my life. Carry on with your art Mags your drawings are really good. Have you ever been able to do prophetic art? Though I don’t do art I often doodle at church and then God will give me a word about what I’ve just drawn.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      No, Mickey I have never done prophetic art. Thank you for your kind comment about my drawings. I would never be able to perform as an actor. I hope you are having an amazing day Mickey.

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  4. Ortensia Avatar

    I always admire people who can draw and sketch and I love your drawings.💕

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you for your kind comment and visit. Hugs

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      1. Ortensia Avatar

        I love your post and story, so the pleasure is all mine 🥰

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      2. Mags Win Avatar

        Thank you!

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  5. ianscyberspace Avatar

    Yes my wife Georgine had to give up on handicrafts because of arthritis and its sad when that happens. You were good at it

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      I am so sorry Georgine had to give up on handcrafts. I feel for her. Thank you Ian, you are kind. Hugs and prayers for you and Georgine.

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  6. loia Avatar

    These are great! I can’t draw at all. So I admire those that can 😁

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you Loia for visiting and for you kind comment.

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      1. loia Avatar

        You’re welcome… my pleasure.

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  7. Mary K. Doyle Avatar

    I like your art, Mags. My son is a fabulous artist. My hands hurt too much to even try.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you so much Mary. I am so sorry to hear you have painful hands, I understand. Hugs

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  8. Suzassippi Avatar

    I really like the drawing of the birds! You clearly do have a talent for drawing and sketching and coloring them. Did you use chalk, colored pencil, or water color? I think your birds are excellent. I have tried to draw birds a few times, back when I was making cards to send during the pandemic, but they were nowhere near the quality of yours! Thank you for posting these–your comedic sketch is fun!

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you so much for your generous and kind comment. On that bird sketch I used colored pencils. The comedic sketch was fun. I would love to see your bird sketches, You are welcome. I am glad I still have the photos of these two sketches.

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      1. Suzassippi Avatar

        Given that I love birds, too, I think your mother must have loved this drawing you did for her. I do not have any bird sketches at the moment, as I made them for the cards I was sending. I started a new sketch of one, but have not gotten back to it yet. I have never used colored pencils, though I think we have some in the art kit I bought for J when he was still doing art. I find it easier to work with water colors when I want the pale, transparent look to it, but I do not do them very often.

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      2. Mags Win Avatar

        I hope you will post some of your sketches. I would love to see them. When you finish the bird sketch I hope you will post it.

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  9. Mindful Mystic (MM) Avatar

    I adore your bird drawing, Mags! I’m so sorry about your arthritis and the loss of your photos. I would love to see more.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      I am glad you like the bird drawing. Thank you so much for visiting and for your kind comment.

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  10. Lynette d'Arty-Cross Avatar

    I have always admired people who can draw! Such a wonderful talent. I’m so sorry to hear that your arthritis is giving you grief with your hands, Mags. You might enjoy this blog:
    http://peninkandpaint.com

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, Lynette. I did enjoy the blog, his sketches are great. Thank you for sending the link. Hugs

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  11. wordsfromanneli Avatar

    Being able to draw is a wonderful talent. Sure you don’t want to push through the pain and draw some more?

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      It is not the pain, it is the shape of my fingers and shaking hands. I don’t do well writing with pen and pencil either.

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      1. wordsfromanneli Avatar

        Oh, that’s too bad, Mags. Maybe you need a big canvas and a big brush. Or take pictures with your camera. Not the same, but….

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      2. Mags Win Avatar

        Taking pictures with my camera and phone is what I do now. You are so sweet, kind and thoughtful. Hugs Anneli

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  12. Anne Mehrling Avatar

    That’s marvelous that you brought so much pleasure to others with your gift of drawing. I always wanted to paint and draw, but I didn’t have a gift for it.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, that is what I enjoyed the most was helping others. I did a few oil paintings, but they were not so good.

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  13. arlene Avatar

    Sketching is a real talent Mags. Find time to do it again.🌿🍂

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you Arlene. I wish I could but my hands no longer cooperate.

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    Anonymous

    I think you’re very artistic! It’s too bad you can’t draw anymore, I’d have introduced you to Zendoodles.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you. I have not heard of Zendoodles.

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  15. Vero Avatar

    Those are awesome! It’s sad that your hands won’t let you work now.

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Aww Vero you are so kind.

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      1. Vero Avatar

        ♥♥♥

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  16. annemariedemyen Avatar

    I am sorry that you can no longer do something that gave you so much pleasure. And I love the sketches that you posted here. 💞🤗

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Thank you, Anne. I am glad you like the sketches. It was a lot of fun doing them when I could.

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  17. John Avatar

    I like your drawings, Mags! Nice work. 😊❤️

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    1. Mags Win Avatar

      Aww, you are kind John. Thank you!

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      1. John Avatar

        Hugs! 🤗

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      2. Mags Win Avatar

        Hugs to you John.

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