Illustration Friday: Suspense
The suspense of whether or not the bees will make it through the winter is just about killing me.
I worry every year..
This year a little more so. The winter has been mild.
Warm ~ cold ~ warm ~ cold.
They get confused, think it is Spring, start to work and then freeze when it gets cold again.
I had my ear to the hives on the last warm day we had. There were a few that were silent.
I hope at least one hive makes it through. We have ordered a few new starts for spring though, just in case.
I sat outside to sketch this today. It was 37 degrees.
Sunny..
but cold.
The illustration is a little brief, but my fingers were getting numb.
Really..
I just wanted to sit with the bees..
9 comments:
Do hope they are well and survive - bees are about the most important insect for man's well being.
We have the imported "English-style" bee here in Australia but we also have ten varieties of native bees which do not nest in man-made hives but survive in hollows in bush eucalypts.
http://www.aussiebee.com.au/beesinyourarea.html
Fingers crossed gor you and your bees!
My uncle was a beekeeper. best of luck to you.
I love the little bee map legend...even down to the stripes of your gloves. My grandfather was a beekeeper, his love for bees was something special...I think you must know what that is. You are so dedicated and a lovely bee mama, Leigh.
goodness, I love your drawings.
It makes me so sad to think that the bees might not make it. I think that's one of the main things that would hold me back from keeping bees...I would be so sad.
Good luck to you and your bees! I am sending happy thoughts to them.
These on and off winters are so frustrating, same thing with the bulbs I have planted, they went crazy a few weeks ago and now they are all glasgreen from being frozen. I do really hope your bees will be fine! Let us know as soon as you can!
i absolutely love, love, love your sketches. so cute!
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