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Cosmos in new pot

I barely ever to on a trip without coming back with something else for my props cupboard and it is groaaaning, believe me. It’s a bit of an addiction. I found this pot in Camden, Maine – a beautiful harbour town where we idled away an afternoon in the sun. I loved the shape of this pot and the Cosmos are still going in my garden although looking a little sad now.

1847 cosmos in new pot

20cmx20cm oil on gessoboard

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Cosmos ‘Purity’

There’s not a lot left in my garden but I have masses of this thanks to a friend who provides me with the babies in the spring. Now I’ve got a greenhouse, I should be able to rear my own next spring but we’ll see. I do love the way they fill the gaps in borders with their big saucer shaped flowers.

1844 cosmos purity

20cmx20cm oil on gessoboard

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Cosmos

What a wash out of a bank holiday Monday! We returned from Cumbria on Sunday night and woke up to pouring rain. Of course the sun was blazing in Cumbria! typical. never mind, a few hours in the studio and a very long. Wet dog walk with a pint in The Plough as reward meant all was not lost.

1620 cosmos

8″x8″ oil on gessoboard-SOLD

Cosmos and toothpaste pot

At least that’s what I understand this pot to be. If anyone knows better, please let me know. The cosmos, what little I have are still going strong but I’m running out of time! London tomorrow to purchase a bridesmaids dress. Not for me you understand.

Cosmos and taste pot 1458

8″x8″ oil on gessoboard


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Cosmos purity

Time is slipping away fast and we’ll soon be heading back to Pakistan so I’m painting like a woman possessed. It’s busy in the house with plumbers, offspring and grandma and grandad visiting but I’m slipping away to the studio nonetheless.

Cosmos purity 1457

8″x8″ oil on gessoboard-SOLD


 

Cosmos stem

I didn’t get to post yesterday and today it’s delivering paintings so here’s a quickie. I haven’t forgotten the prize draw, just getting round to that too!

Cosmos stem

8″x5″ oil on gessoboard


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Cosmos and ginger jar

 

 

 8"x8" oil on gessoboard

8″x8″ oil on gessoboard-SOLD

The cosmos is still going strong. In fact, it’s pretty much all that’s left in the veggie patch.  The heating’s on and the electric blanket will be unearthed this weekend…..not happy.  However, on the upside, this time of year is so beautiful in the countryside when the earth has been turned to reveal the lovely nutty colours in the fields.  Must get out and paint!!

 

 

Cosmos in a caper jar

This one  found a new owner at last night’s private view, a lovely event on a warm summer’s evening…..the last of those methinks.  I am at an art fair tomorrow at Oakapple Gallery in Mears Ashby so please come and have a look if you’re nearby.  If not, howsabout a cup of coffee at my open studio at Chapel cottage in the coming fortnight?

 8"x8" oil on gessoboard-SOLD

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Cosmos on pink

 

8"x8" oil on gessoboard

8″x8″ oil on gessoboard-SOLD

Another cosmos painted on the same day.  We Re in Kirkby Lonsdale, enjoying fine weather and glorious countryside.  Yesterday we walked in Farleton Knot where we could see as far as Morecombe….. gorgeous.

 

Cosmos in a Cambodian jar

 

8"x8" oil on gessoboard

8″x8″ oil on gessoboard-SOLD

Rescued before flattening.  I love white cosmos and this was donated. It went into the space left in my veg patch and now I have drifts enough to keep bringing inside.  The little jar can me from Phnom Penh when we were there last year.  Off to Leamington spa tomorrow where I will be showing my paintings in the shopping mall.  it’ due to rain all day so will be glad to be inside.