Hope is the oil in our lamps

textures1 / Rough
Journal drawing with the Pen Lady's pens.
The text refers to the Matthew 25 parable of the Wise and Foolish Maidens.


It has been rough not finding time for art!
I began the New Year with this journal drawing.
It was a rough sketch last November.
Now it's finished.

In view of so much horrible 2014 news about the mistreatment of women, here is a bit of good news on the cusp of 2015. After much groaning and gnashing of teeth the Church of England has finally consecrated its first woman bishop. She's very brave—it will be a rough job.

Now it's time to get on with my own rough job and finish The Novel! I think Part I is finally done—time to print and see.