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A Return Visit to Delft Street…

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