I was painting these for a gallery and thought I’d do a quick sketch first to sort out my yellows. It seems as though summer is here (not sure what happened to spring) so it’s, I hope, a taste of things to come bringing thoughts of eating seafood in the balmy sunshine by the sea […]
I hd a lovely morning at Coton Manor yesterday giving a demo. It was, of course, miserable and wet so we had to be indoors and resort to a jug full of magnolia as so few blooms are appearing in this gloom. Anyway, it was great fun and I met lots of lovely new people. […]
I had great fun at the studios of BBc Radio Northampton on Sunday morning. It’s all quite fascinating in there and I was able to chunter on about my work and exhibition. I’m going to be working on a few big ones this week so oil sketches may be sporadic. Here’s one to be going […]
I think it may be here!! Spring, that is. Definitely warmer so that’s a good thing right? There’s only one week left to see my exhibition at 78 Derngate, Northampton with paintings of the gardens and its produce. Speaking of which, I’ll be on Radio Northampton on Sunday morning around 10.35 speaking to John Griff […]
Well, here we are…..it’s Easter. Feeling a bit chilly but will be lovely to have Flora home and Joe will be coming round too plus extended family. Hoping for a nice walk at some stage and supper with friends tomorrow. Hope you all have a wonderful Easter.
I love it when spring arrives and you can fill your house with flowers. Every container in the house gets used! I wanted to let you know that I’m doing a painting demo at Coton Manor gardens on April 10th as a follow up to my exhibition which still has a week or two to […]
Ooooh, I’ve got the kitchen doors open and it’s marvellous. I’m hoping it’ll ward off the mini-mini-beast which is supposedly on its way. I’m a little tired today after a late night trip to see Michael McIntyre for Jobber’s birthday. Very funny so well worth it. Here are some cherries for you.
I feel I should be in the greenhouse today but can’t tear myself away from the studio. I’m working on a few large ones for various venues but had time to do these pears this morning before scoffing one at lunchtime!
Hi all. Oh, so lovely to see the sun and feel a little warmth on the old bones. About time. I thought I’d celebrate the spring equinox with this herald, another version of the one I painted last week.
Thought I’d post this one before the weekend. Hoping the weather won’t be too disruptive but maybe I’ll get to paint the snow……. Have a lovely weekend.