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Art, stories, gaming, and creative chaos from a geeky mum.

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  • Line art Poppies

    Line art Poppies

    Practicing my line art, sketching and watercolour all at once. Poppies are such an interesting and delicate flower. Their meaning is known all around the world, as the symbol for fallen soldiers. The delicate flowers and vibrant colour certainly makes them stand out. I hope I’ve done them justice with this mini study. Another little…

    Christine Matthews

    October 6, 2026
    The Pixel Table
    line art, poppies, poppy, sketchbook, watercolours
  • Wild roses

    Wild roses

    Fierce untamed thorns Beauty hidden beneath layers A wild rose will bare her heart When nourished from within Until our next little adventure Chris

    Christine Matthews

    October 1, 2026
    The Ink Desk
    author, creativewriting, heart, poetry, wild rose, writing
  • What would your castle look like?

    What would your castle look like?

    Until the next adventure Chris

    Christine Matthews

    September 19, 2026
    The Pixel Table
    artist, castle, graphite sketch, mountains, sketchbook
  • Glass Garden

    Glass Garden

    Calm meadows change to harsh winters Warm sunlit mornings turn to cool autumn evenings Paths are meant to be forged Flowers are meant to be smelt Meadow grass is meant to be rolled in Rivers are meant to be crossed and mountains are meant to be climbed The rising sun is for new intentions Sunsets…

    Christine Matthews

    September 15, 2026
    The Ink Desk
    author, creativewriting, fantasywriting, fiction, glass garden, writing
  • Australian Cockatoo

    Australian Cockatoo

    Until the next adventure Chris

    Christine Matthews

    September 12, 2026
    The Pixel Table
    artist, cockatoo, graphite sketch, sketchbook
  • A quiet couple of weeks.

    A quiet couple of weeks.

    It’s been a slightly different rhythm over the past couple of weeks with my husband away. In some ways, things have actually been easier on my own. There are fewer moving parts to consider and I can settle into a routine that works for me without needing to coordinate quite so much. That has been…

    Christine Matthews

    September 8, 2026
    Quest Log
    artist, mum life, novelwriting
  • The long hallway

    The long hallway

    A hallway constricts you to one direction. There are no deviations, no twists or scenic visuals. The destination is set, as is the path to get there. I believe people often think of themselves walking in a hallway through life. They see the destination, the know the distance and one route to arrive there. The…

    Christine Matthews

    September 5, 2026
    The Ink Desk
    creativewriting, fiction, writing
  • Little robin

    Little robin

    With the recent passing of a dear family member, I thought a robin might be a nice way to honour her. Until the next adventure Chris

    Christine Matthews

    September 1, 2026
    The Pixel Table
    artist, graphite sketch, red robin, robin, sketchbook, when loved ones are near
  • Midnight Snack

    Midnight Snack

    Creeping in the dead of night. Silence broken by gentle footsteps that sound louder than they should be. Uncontrollable urges forcing progression against better judgement. Bright light pierces the darkness like a sword striking. The light is not valiant, the darkness is the hero. Light brings pain and self loathing. The quiet calm of darkness…

    Christine Matthews

    August 25, 2026
    The Ink Desk
    creativewriting, fantasywriting, fiction, novelwriting, writing
  • Little dragon in a tea cup

    Little dragon in a tea cup

    A tiny dragon curled up inside a teacup.

    Christine Matthews

    August 24, 2026
    The Pixel Table
    artist, digital art, procreate, sketchbook
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