Friday Face OFF -- Bearded Dragon Lizard

For this week's Friday Face OFF link party

of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of

DVArtist, Art, Food, Gardening blog . . .

 From the "Drawing Australia" course

which I'm currently taking, here's

a bearded dragon lizard. 

As usual, this was done freehand

using HB, 2B, 4B and 6B pencils.

According to Wikipedia --

Pogona is a genus of reptiles containing eight lizard species, which are often known by the common name bearded dragons or informally (especially in Australia) beardies. The name "bearded dragon" refers to the underside of the throat (or "beard") of the lizard, which can turn black and become inflated for a number of reasons, most often as a result of stress, if they feel threatened, or are trying to entice a mate. .  . . They are found throughout much of Australia and inhabit environments such as deserts and shrublands.

A real cutie-patootie, isn't he/she?

[Art and photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2025]

To Thine Own Self Be True

Behaving Decently in an Indecent Society

Trans Truths

Rainbow Everything!

I did this rainbow watercolour painting last year

but I forgot to post it during Pride Month.

So here it is now -- better late than never!

[Art & photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2024]

The Envelope, Please . . .

As I say every year once the playoffs are done, "Screw the NHL Hockey Awards, mine are the only ones that matter!" So without further ado, may I once more present --

DEBRA SHE WHO SEEKS'

2025 HOCKEY AWARDS

1. Best Sports Photojournalist of the Year 

Toward the end of the regular season, The Rare One was gifted fabulous tix to an Edmonton Oilers home game -- ice level, front row seats, right beside the Oilers bench, can you imagine? She took this great shot of Connor McDavid and the other Oilers on her camera phone. She really captured his intensity!

2. Most Whimsical Rendition of a National Anthem

The clear winner in this category is The Harmonica Class from K-Town Senior & Community Center in Los Angeles, who performed the American National Anthem at the LA Kings home games in Round 1 of the playoffs. These ladies gave it everything they had and the crowd loved it!

3. Worst Pre-Game Opening Sequences 

No one does eye-rollingly bad, over-the-top, goofy home game theatrics like the Vegas Golden Knights. Their gawdawful, Game of Thrones-ish parody of battling knights deserves the hardware in this category. What keeps this nonsense from being unwatchable? Simple --

It's cheesy.

They know it's cheesy.

They REVEL in its cheesiness.

4. Best Hockey-Related TV Ad

Hands down, no contest, the winner is the Penalty Box Commercial by Haribo Canada. I never tire of watching it. Giggle on, boys!

5. Hockey's Best Proud Ally Award

As always, this award goes to Gritty, mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers.

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