Sebastian and PALS (Positivity and Light Senders)
About Sebastian and his PALS
So often today, we are confronted with bad news and negativity on the news and in social media and so Sebastian and his friends are here to remind us that there are still so many positive and beautiful aspects to our world and that we can create our own magic through sharing kindness, love and light. I hope that these little characters and the messages they share will help to bring out your inner child and put a smile upon your face.
Artworks
SOMETIMES THERE ARE JUST NO WORDS...
9x12 inches, created using Winsor and Newton half pans and Faber Castell Pitt pens on Cradled Birch Ply primed with Daniel Smith transparent watercolour ground. Reference for Sebastian was my own and the little sparrow was from Pixabay with lots of creative licence
ART IS AN EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION
12x12 inches, Winsor and Newton half pan watercolours and Faber Castell Pitt pens on cradled birch ply from my own references with lots of creative licence.
AGE IS NO BARRIER TO FRIENDSHIP
9x12 inches, created using Winsor and Newton Watercolours, Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours (that's the strange shimmer on Gnorbitt's coat and hat), and some Pablo pencils on Cradled Birch Ply from mostly my own references and the toadstool reference is from Pixabay with lots of creative licence.
SOMETIMES IT IS THE PRICKLY FOLK THAT NEED A HUG THE MOST
9x12 inches (this image has been cropped in a bit), painted with watercolours and a touch of Sepia Micron on Cradled Birch Ply primed with Daniel Smith Transparent watercolour ground. Created from my own references and imagination.
GRATITUDE OPENS THE DOOR TO CONTENTMENT
9x12 inches (this is a cropped version), painted and drawn using watercolours, Polychromos and Derwent Inktense on Cradled Birch Ply. Reference for Sebastian was my own and the toadstool was from Pixabay with lots of creative licence.
SEBASTIAN'S RACK LIST
8x10 inches, watercolours and ink on Multimedia Art Board. Reference for Sebastian was my own and the trees, present and scroll are a mix of multiple references with lots of creative licence.
'Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.' - Vivian Greene
8x10 inches, watercolours and a touch of coloured pencil on Multimedia Art Board from my own reference and imagination.
LIFE IS THE FLOWER FOR WHICH LOVE IS THE HONEY
12 x 16 inches, drawn using Polychromos, Pablos, Luminance, Lightfast, Verithins and PanPastels on Grey Matboard. References were a compilation of two photos - the vase from Pixabay and my own for Daisy with lots of creative licence.
THE BUTTERLY COUNTS NOT MONTHS BUT MOMENTS AND HAS TIME ENOUGH ~ Rabindranath Tagore
12 x 16 inches, drawn with Polychromos, Luminance, Pablos, Lightfast, Verithins and PanPastels on grey Mat Board. The butterfly reference was from Pixabay, the rest were my own references and imagination.
IF YOU LIGHT A LAMP FOR SOMEBODY, IT WILL ALSO BRIGHTEN YOUR PATH ~ Buddha
Original 12 x 16 inches, drawn with Polychromos, Pablos, Luminance, Lightfast, Verithins and PanPastels on Mat Board from my own references and imagination. Text added digitally. (Image without text is A4 or just under 9x12 inches)
Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love ~ Mahatma Gandhi
12x12 inches, drawn with Polychromos, Pablos, Luminance, Verithins, Derwent Lightfast and Derwent Drawing on Xerox Nevertear. The cat reference was from Pixabay and Sebastian was from my own reference with creative licence.
There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up ~ John Holmes
Original 12 x 16 inches, drawn with Polychromos, Pablos, Luminance, Lightfast, Verithins on Xerox Nevertear from my own references and imagination.
Characters
Sebastian
Meet Sebastian - he is a little mouse with a big heart who loves to spread kindness and cheer wherever he goes. He also has a big group of friends (PALS) who help him spread love and light throughout their world. Sebastian was created with needle felting.
Daisy
Meet Sebastian's little friend Daisy (and his alter ego)- she's a little more shy and a little less adventurous than Sebastian and is happiest pottering in the garden and being at one with nature...
Wilbur
Sebastian and Daisy love it when their young friend Wilbur stops by - his heart is full of love and his two favourite hobbies are eating and playing, especially hide and seek 
Wilbur has been knitted from mostly one ply wool.
Fleur
Fleur is the creative member in Sebastian's group of friends and she is most content with either a pencil or paint brush in her hand. Fleur was created with needle felting.
Nudge
This is Nudge, created with a combination of knitting, crochet and needle felting. Shy at first, and a little aloof until people get to know him, Nudge has a loving heart and whilst prickly on the outside, he is soft as a marshmallow on the inside ?
Gnorbitt
This is Gnorbitt - wise and kind but with a twinkle in his eye and a wicked sense of humour. Gnorbitt has been created using knitting, crochet, needle felting and his cane was cut from a coat hanger.
Mrs Who
When seeking words of wisdom, Sebastian and his friends often visit Mrs Who. She doesn’t say a lot and seems to have a vacant, faraway look in her eyes but they come away feeling they have been in the company of a wise and knowing soul. Mrs Who has been knitted from a pattern by KnitaMiracle by Nellie on Etsy and her beak fashioned with Polymer Clay.
Twiggy
Meet little Twiggy, Sebastian’s young elf friend. He is getting ready to head off to school and proudly shows his new satchel with school books and his beloved soccer ball. Twiggy is about 8 inches tall and 5 inches high when sitting. He has been created using needle felting and his outfit has been knitted using 2ply Kidsilk yarn.
Ivy
Introducing Ivy, Sebastian’s miniature bear friend who loves nothing more than cooking up a feast for her family and friends. With a big heart and generous spirit, she is always there with a yummy treat to brighten the day of those around her. Ivy has been knitted and adapted from a pattern by Alan Dart Bunty the Baker, the bread was created from polymer clay and the rest of the props have been collected or given to me by family.
The Whole Clan
