Well good afternoon Everybody. What’s happening over your way today? All is quiet here as most of the little houses have left the building on their various travels. A bit of peace and quiet. Good said I.
This means there’s been time to make a little something for a lovely friend of mine. I met her at art college back when there were £1 notes and spiral perms were a thing (are they back again now?) She grew up to be an illustrator, go have a look, she is here, over on Instagram – her work is beautiful. And if I grow up I will let you know. I went back to the wooden houses for this one…
A tiny little house from a tiny little street named Delft Street…
At 29 Delft Street we find Brigitta Bruin; a much loved illustrator. Her drawings have delighted children and adults alike for years. When she is asked where she finds her inspiration she replies“Why, I simply leave the house without my spectacles…” And that is how dear Brigitta sees magical things. Just this morning, instead of trees and a washing line she saw two giraffes dancing with a peacock… xxx