Illustration Friday - 'Capture'

IF theme this week is Capture. So, here it is.

This is 30cmx30cm (12"x12"), oil on velvet. I did a series about the precious object and this is one of four to do with the 'trapping' of the precious gemstone within a rock. It's meant to deal with the theme of the beauty within. Below is the set of four together (not a great shot as it was taken with a camera phone at the time):

Photo Friday - 'Private'

The PF theme this week is 'Private' so here's the entry:

This is my brother and his wife sitting at the end of a jetty. This was a special place to them, a place they spent a lot of time talking when they first met. One of my favourite pics!