A holiday can be a good time to catch inspiration unawares.

The fire of the 'Burning Bush' icon took on new meaning once I realised 

what a lot of effort it is tending and keeping a fire burning.

 these brambles and bushes were food for thought on the 

foliage element of the icon. Spiky, angular, not too leafy.

a gargoyle from Kirkbymoorside parish church Norman(?)

simplified face in 'ideal' proportions.

Reflection

away time is excellent for that.