Leon the Little Hammer Boy.
By William & Malinda Van Zyl. Published in 2018. Republished in January 2023. Here is the original photo of Jason the sausage dog. This children’s book was created with online Continue Reading
Quick, loose, and whimsical: Ink and watercolour sketches.
By William Van Zyl (May 2022). This is one of my shortest posts. See the fabulous sketch and watercolour work of Alyona. To view search: Alyona Creates. I include some Continue Reading
Advice to Beginner Bloggers and Prospective Writers.
By William Van Zyl (published in December 2021). Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-z8md6-1169742 Answers to the questions and comments from blog readers (Five House Publishing). I have received many questions Continue Reading
Whimsical, Loose, and Quirky Watercolour Sketching.
William Van Zyl (2021) The book of Felix Scheinberger – Urban Watercolour Sketching – challenges the reader with 154 pages of unique sketching ideas. To learn new art techniques and Continue Reading
Rudders, Oars, and ‘Systems’ for Goal Setting.
Posted by William Van Zyl – May 3, 2020 Listen to the podcast (Podbean): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rrdzn-102059d Introduction Copyright©William Van Zyl – May 2020 Have you ever been rowing Continue Reading
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
UNIQUE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FROM MY SKETCHBOOK: THE BARBERSHOP, A VINTAGE RADIOGRAM, AND A NEW SLOT CAR SET.
Pleasant childhood memory can provide us with pleasant thoughts. It is as sweet as honey. Our eyes light up when we tell these stories, and it elicits more and more delightful stories in the minds of those who are listening in — they just can’t wait to share their childhood memories. It is so exciting. We are created for the narrative – sharing personal stories – it satisfies our soul.
I have some childhood memories to share – I have sketched it for you. I have summarised it in a title of only six words. A six-word-memory. As you read this article, I hope you are prompted to think about some of your childhood memories.
Sketching regularly with a fountain pen and watercolours could change your life: Boosting your health, mental health and wellbeing!
By William Van Zyl (Published in February 2020). The sheer pleasure of seeing the black ink flow from different nibs onto a top-quality watercolour notebook or sketchbook will bring joy Continue Reading