Miss August

Proud to have been included in Beccles Society of Artists' 2017 calendar.

No painting!

I haven't really painted in a while due to spending all my spare time training this little lady, who we adopted from a rescue charity in August.

I have managed a little bit of sketching and a little bit of crochet in between dog walks and training sessions...!

School Visit

Today I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my art with pupils at the Primary School where I work. 

Great to be able to inspire some budding artists and answer so many thoughtful and interesting questions. 

Exciting News!

 Very proud that this painting has been awarded a prize at the Beccles Society of Artists' Annual Exhibition 2016. 

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Beccles Society of Artists' Annual Exhibition

I shall be exhibiting these four paintings next week at Beccles Public Hall (for more details about each painting, see previous posts) 

This is always a popular exhibition with lots of talented local artists showcasing their work. 

Pink Cottage

Inspired when out walking across the fields near my home earlier this summer.

This canvas has taken a while to complete, mainly due to how tricky it is to capture the natural beauty of these amazing yellow fields. 

    Acrylic on canvas

    40cm x 40cm

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    (I love this little corner...!)

Now for something a bit different...

I learnt to crochet last summer (well, re-learnt after a gap of about 30 years!) and, since the first of February this year, I have been working on a blanket for my daughter to take to university later this year. Last night, I finally finished and have to say I'm feeling very proud (of it and of her!) 

Now, I must get back to my painting desk before I am tempted to start my new hooky project!!

Messing about on the river

Just a couple of little watercolour sketches inspired by my recent outings on the River Waveney supporting junior scullers from Beccles Rowing Club.

watercolour on handmade paper

approx 20cm x 20cm each

River Waveney, Beccles

Further to my post on 20th March, I have spent my Easter holidays playing around with this painting inspired by the view of Beccles and the river Waveney from Beccles Rowing Club. 

Acrylic on deep edged canvas

40cm x 30cm

Playing with skies again...

Having fun being bolder and more experimental with my paints than usual.

Watch this space to see whether it's successful...or not!!

Walberswick Beach

Acrylic on deep edged canvas

30cm x 30cm

LOVE looking for the teeny weeny little hints that reveal my bold choice of underpainting...

Violet Skies

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Acrylic on deep edged canvas

30cm x 30cm

SOLD

Close up texture...

Playing with skies...

Feeling daring today!

Inspiration returns!

I have not found (...or made!) enough time to paint over the past four or five months, with the exception of the little (still not quite finished...) sunflower study in the background of this photo. 

So, this morning, I have prepared two canvasses in anticipation of a bit more time back at my desk. 

I often under paint using this gorgeous turquoise but fancied a change (...and a challenge!) so have painted one in this amazing Naphthol Red. 

It will be interesting to see the effect it has on the colours I paint with....