Happy New Year!

The Ski Lodge

After a long day of skijoring, Bob and His llama settle down to relax, on their lodge hearth rug.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all the best of the season!

At the Pool!

Bob has on his new wool bathing suit, and espadrilles. He and his llama are ready to make a big splash at the pool. 

At the Race!

Here they are, in the side-car race! 

The llama is keeping the bike steady, as it whips around the track. Their drifting tires churn up a cloud of dust in their wake. 

Finding references for Bob's outfit was a lot of fun. There were so many options to choose from. I finally settled on leather breeches with over-the-calf lace-up boots, and a matching belted jacket. 

...and look at that! They've won! "Congratulations, old boy!" says Bob "You're one swell acrobat." The llama says congratulations in his own way. 

In the Garage

Bob and his llama are in the garage, getting their motorcycle ready for the sunny days ahead. Bob is greasing the chain, and the llama is in charge of the tool box. I think Bob is all done with that wire brush there, but the llama wants to keep it out, just in case. 

It's Spring!

Happy First Day of Spring!

Bob and his llama are in their greenhouse, tending to their flowers. 

Happy Valentines Day

They Skijor!

The llama has waited quietly for Bob to help him into a new leather harness. He watches Bob put on his skis, and his anticipation grows. By the time his friend sorts out the reins, and gets a firm hold on the traces, he can hardly contain himself. 

Bob gives the signal, and they rush forward into the smooth snow. Powder flies, as the llama's toes eat up the ground. Bob is glad of his wind-proof jacket, and thick wool herringbone plus-fours, as the pair reach a speed of 35 mph!   

Skis

We are in the middle of another big snow-storm, so I decided to make a pen sketch of Bob and his llama, getting ready for some winter fun.

Bob is keeping warm in wool plus fours, a turtle neck sweater and a jacket. Both his look and pose are inspired by the beautiful 1930s fashion illustration on the right. Instead of ski poles, though, Bob is carrying a leather harness, and the llama has on his protective leather sport boots; ready to lead his friend through the powder! Next I will have to finish a color illustration of skis, harness, llama, and Bob, all working together.