By ApollineR on February 12, 2012
In Malta, houses and buidings have flat roofs. People gain access to the roof by a stairway or a ladder.
I can already hear you thinking: “How lucky these Maltese people. They can enjoy the sun lying on a deck chair on their roof terrace.” Well, not in the least. Maltese roofs are functional. People hang out the washing on the roof. There can also be a water tank, a TV antenna or a satellite dish, a solar water heater and even sometimes solar panels there.
It’s really picturesque to go up onto the roof and to look at all that stuff on the surrounding roofs.
Posted in Expat | Tagged Malta |
By ApollineR on February 5, 2012
As well as drawing my favorite outfits, I would like to also draw people I find interesting. Then, after Wangari Maathai, I have drawn Michaëlle Jean.
Michaëlle Jean was Governor General of Canada from 2005 to 2010. It’s an important position as the Governor General is the representative of the Queen of England (who is also Canada’s Head of State) and is Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces. And it is a black immigrant woman who was entrusted with this responsibility.
Michaëlle Jean was born in Haiti in 1957. Her family flees dictatorship to to take refuge in Canada in 1968. Her father become violent and divorces her mother. Michaëlle Jean then lives frugally with her mother and her sister.
While studying, Michaëlle Jean works for a charity that helps women suffering from domestic violence. Then she pursues a career in journalism before being appointed Governor General of Canada. Since 2010, she has been UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti.
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By ApollineR on January 29, 2012
I’ve illustrated this week’s Illustration Friday‘s topic which is “forward”. So this is me, ready to move forward.
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By ApollineR on January 15, 2012
This week, Illustration Friday‘s topic is “prepare”. It has reminded me of those mornings when you must wake up early and you have not gotten enough sleep. You prepare yourself, half-asleep, and you always forget something (your shoes for example).
Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged drawing |
By ApollineR on January 1, 2012
I have drawn another outfit from the Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring Summer 2012 Fashion Show. It’s a white outfit made up of a strapless top that is flared at the waist and loose trousers. It looks very well suited in order to be at ease, hide a little your belly and feel the sun on your bare shoulders.
Posted in Fashion | Tagged Fashion show |
By ApollineR on December 22, 2011
I wish you a Happy Holiday Season and may your dreams come true in 2012!
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By ApollineR on December 11, 2011
When I saw the Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring Summer 2012 Fashion Show, the first word that came to mind was ‘comfortable’. I feel like these outfits could make you feel at ease (and besides they have pockets).
This straightforward short white dress would highlight a thin waist thanks to its flared skirt.
This long and black strapless dress enhances any silhouette in my opinion. It’s the kind of dress you gladly take on holiday because you can wear it all day long, in the city as on the beach.
In short, I like these summer dresses’ easy to wear side.
Posted in Fashion | Tagged drawing, Fashion show |
By ApollineR on November 20, 2011
After having loyally followed me in my wanderings, my backpack gave up the ghost. I couldn’t make up my mind to throw it away. While I was inspecting it once again to be sure that it was damaged beyond repair, I noticed that the front pocket of the backpack was still in good condition.
I cut the outline of the front pocket. Then I oversewed the outline to prevent the fabric from fraying. I unstitched the brand logo. To complete the work, I cut the handle of the backpack and I sewed it on my new pouch.
Henceforth this pouch cut out of my old backpack travels with me.
Posted in Crafts |
By ApollineR on November 6, 2011
At the latest Deauville American Film festival, I have had a crush on Kate Bosworth’s Valentino dress. I like its chocolate color that is seldom seen on the red carpets. The cut is classic but the outfit is not boring thanks to the bow belt and the silk chiffon that covers Kate Bosworth’s arms and cleavage.
Her only jewels are drop earrings that are the same color as the dress. Lastly, the actress is holding a brown clutch with a rhinestone bow detail.
This dress is suitable for all occasions and could replace the little black dress as a basic in a wardrobe.
Posted in Fashion | Tagged Red carpet |
By ApollineR on October 23, 2011
Wangari Maathai is known for her actions in favor of the environment and women’s rights. In 1977, she founded the Green Belt Movement that fights deforestation by planting trees. This non-governmental organization seeks to involve the locals and in particular women in tree planting.
Wangari Maathai was an activist who didn’t hesitate to denounce corruption therefore she made a number of enemies over the years. She was beaten and went to jail but she always kept militating because she knew she was doing the right thing. She received the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. She thought that environmental protection and a good resource management are fundamental to equitable economic development and to preventing conflicts.
Wangari Maathai died on September 25, 2011. The movement she created perpetuates her memory and her reforestation action.
“It is wonderful when you don’t have the fear, and a lot of the time I don’t… I focus on what needs to be done instead.” Wangari Maathai
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