best friends

I love seeing kids in this pose. It always looks a little awkward and claustrophobic, but instantly says "best friends".

Tags: sketches, winter, friendship

winter

I find kids incredibly cute in their winter gear — all those coats and hats and hoods and mittens. I can almost hear the nylon swish as this little one trundles along.

Tags: winter, sketches

The first skate

Inspired while watching the pairs skating at the winter olympics last night. I like to think that this is how they all began.

Tags: sketches, skating, winter