Your Art Inspired by Hot Chocolate II

Helen Eaton's Hot Chocolate II has inspired another artist!

(You can see the inspiration piece at the bottom of this post.)

Darlene Awalt: I Celebrate You, Mom

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This month was a little harder for me.  I used the Hot Chocolate and words Comfort Foods to come up with a gratitude poem in honor of my mom.  My mom would have been married 61 years on the 14th of February.  She passed away from Alzheimer's 12 February 2017.  I try to do something special in honour of her by volunteering at the Seniors Home and walking the beach collecting glass.

Lynn Hanousek: Little Green Teapot
Facebook: Lynn Hanousek Designs
acrylic on 8x10 canvas

I like tea, but it's not something I look to for comfort. But I have to say this green teapot has been a constant companion all winter.  It has seen me through 2 colds and chilly days when the only way I could get warm was to have another cup of tea.  So, in a way it was a comfort.  Of course, I took my inspiration from "Hot Chocolate" but there's a bit of a nod to "Roundabout" too.

Nancy MacDonald: Looking for Comfort
Instagram: nancy.m.artist
Coloured Pencil on Rag Paper

When I think of comfort food in February, I think of a nice big bowl of homemade soup which makes me think of my favourite spoon.  This single vintage spoon was a gift given to me at a Christmas exchange a few years ago.  I think it's one of the simplest, probably the least expensive, most useful things I've ever received as a gift. It's not fancy but it just seems to be the perfect weight and size.  

Do you have a favourite spoon?

Sara Harley: Tea For Two
Blog: saraharleyphotos.blogspot.com

There is something soothing about the thought of afternoon tea. Shouldn't we all treat ourselves to the slow comfort of tea brewed in a teapot and poured into china teacups? Add a friend to share it with, perhaps a cozy chat in a special place where contentment grows and friendship strengthens.

Whitney Eaton: Sweet Treat
Instagram: whitneykay93
Oil on Canvas 6"x 6"

I've tried doing a lot of hobbies... I did woodworking for a bit... then DIY home decor... tried my hand at baking... Then I asked my mother-in-law-painter-friend to teach me how to paint.  Boy, am I glad!  I think I've settled on a good hobby!  And, I'm glad I tried baking too, otherwise I wouldn't have had such a beautiful cupcake to paint to go along with a great mug of hot chocolate!

February Inspiration Image 4: Hot Chocolate II by Helen Eaton
What's your favorite winter drink?
Cider... Coffee... Tea... Cocoa
If there are comfort foods,
I suppose there can be comfort drinks.
I choose hot chocolate... with marshmallows or whipped cream...
Mmmmmm.....