A blossom tree and two pretty yachts

After the exhibition, I took the rest of the week off, the weather was rubbish.  I was quite glad in a way because I did far more than if the sun had been shining.

I painted these two pretty little canvases.  They both measure 12" x 10".  Acrylic on canvas

This blossom tree is just another blossom tree.  I love painting blossoms.  I've added gold tints.  Can you see the three cats?

 

The yachts were photographed by Barry from his lugger on the way back from the Morlaix festival in the dawn mist, I thought they were beautiful.

Exhibition at Studio 61

The exhibition went well in the morning, had lots of visits from friends and my art school mates - see piccy below.  Unforrtunately something  occurred at my work so I had to go before the exhibition was over which was a shame.  Some of my friends turned up and I wasn't even there to greet them and show them around.  So sorry about that.  :(   Never mind, the paintings are there now and will be until 23 September, so I hope lots of people go and have a look.  See you soon, and thanks very much to all of you who turned up, twas lovely to see you xx

An Exhibition in Truro!

Hello, I haven't done much paiting just lately, although I did do one of the deep blue sea through laden balckberry bushes which is quite pretty but small.  I haven't had time to scan it on to here yet.  It's hanging at the exhibition though.  I'll take a picture of it and scan it on soon.

Yes, I'm quite excited!  There are seven of us exhibiting our wares,  painters, a sculptor, a jewellery maker and a textile artist.  The private viewing is on Monday betseen 11.00 and 14.00, and you are all welcome to come along although I expect it will be difficult for most people at that time  on a Monday.  Never mind, it's actually on until 23rd September, so I hope some will be able to manage it.  Maybe see you there!





A Feast of Snapdragons and Dahlias

I went to the farmers' market on Friday and treated myself to a bunch of dahlias, then I went on to another flower stall and the woman was selling gorgeous snapdragons in similar colours, so I bought them as well?  They inspired me so much that I painted this.....tis pretty.  Acrylic on canvas.  It's 13"x 17" and stands in a natural wood frame.

Porthcurno 2011

I went to Porthcurno ages ago, in March, it was a stunning day and the sea was like liquid Jade.  I took a photo and have now finally painted this image.  I found it really difficult to catch the white waves on the shore but think I've almost caught it.  I might put a seagull on the granite.

Porthcurno Beach from Minack Theatre, March 2011

I decided to paint Porthcurno on canvas and this is the result.  Very similar to the Acrylic Paper version.  The measurements are 16" x12" x 1.5".  I'm quite pleased with it. 

Only Pink Shells!

Only Pink Shells!

I have just painted this image.  It’s of a little girl who loves pink collecting shells and other treasures at the beach,  She’s been at a wedding all day and now it’s time to have fun just before the sun begins to set!

Already half way through May!

It's been nearly two months since I entered anything into this little blog.  Shame.  Been quite busy though, went to Holland for a few days and took some days off when Chris, Jake and Kate came to stay at Easter...fantastic weather...Anyway, I've done a couple of paintings also and here they are.

Pascale's House

Pascale sent me a photo of her house to paint.  Twas quite difficult because of all the straight lines which I'm useless at doing.  Anyway, I'll post it off to Holland today where she lives in Amstelveen with her hubby Jonno and lovely daughter Alice. (I used to live nearby too, still got a flat there actually).....hope she likes it.

Hollyhock Heaven (2)

Hollyhock Heaven (1) proved so successful (I sold it to a lady in Portugal!) I thought I would paint another very similar one.  Actually, I don't think it's quite a s cute as the first one, so might change it a bit.  I did change the little characters.  In (1) I have an old man playing ball with this dog.  In this one I've painted two children playing ball with their Mum standing in the doorway of the house.


Wedding Card

Quite a few friends and people I know have had weddings or are planning to have weddings at the moment.  Seems the "in" thing to do doesn't it?   I decided to paint this romantic picture.  I've also added the tiniest bit of glitter to the bride's headgear and the blossom.  I'm quite pleased with it.  Twill be placed in my cards section of this blog!