Scarlett

Sorry about the lack of stuff, things have been a bit convoluted for a couple of days.

Myself and Jenny Rumens have been bravely manning the studio, despite gales and rain. As it happens, there have been some buyers about so we have not wasted our time.
Thanks again to everyone who has ignored the weather to come and see us........partners, family and friends especially.

Yesterday I even managed to do a bit of work. The result is this small canvas of one of the dancers.
It's a more finished version of the pastel I did of Scarlett.
(Posted as "Bank holiday" on May 8th).


The end of Open Studios is in sight, it's been a success despite the surreal weather, and as always the public bring new eyes and opinions which give us the perspective needed to avoid horrible incidents of Emperors new clothery.

I thank you all.

A North Easterly Gale.........must be late May then

The weather is so appaling I couldn't even bring myself to photograph it..............so, here's an image of my daughter feeding seagulls instead.

It makes me smile, unlike the rain hurling itself at the window.

Open Studios update

Things are going pretty well. The weather today has been pretty poor, but over twenty visitors takes the total to just over 100 in seven days.
Loads of interested and interesting people, both Jenny and myself are constantly surprised by the genuine interest and depth of knowledge displayed by our visitors.
Many thanks to one and all, keep coming folks, the kettle is always on.

Leaving me this week.....

Some canvases are hard to let go.

This one means a lot to me, I think the rain is how I was feeling the day I painted it.

However, I'm always at my happiest when I know the new owners will love it.
When a close friend buys a piece, it's a real compliment. If that happens at a momentous event in their lives, it's a lottery win.

BIG LOVE to Beachfreak and Gingerwitch, (It was her birthday pressie).
Me and mine wish you all you hope for, in this summer of your wedding, and always.

Feet

It's all in the detail some days.

You know when you are washing up and a bit of food is stuck to a Pyrex dish ? You sort of worry it like a dog with a bone, then it finally comes off.

Drawing feet gets me like that. I scrape and scribble and puff and pant, and then there is a small measure of satisfaction when I sort them out.

.............She does have a lovely bum too, by the way.

Come on over

Another Bank Holiday is on the way, Open Studios is in full swing, the skies are big and blue, the beaches are some of the finest in Europe..................what EXACTLY are you waiting for ?

www.nnfestival.org.uk/OpenStudios/

somewhere over the........

Thanks to everyone who came and made last night a success.

The rainbow was a special reward for all the effort, it was made even more memorable to be stood sharing it with many people I love and regard so highly. Usually I'm stood watching the ever changing weather thinking of how I would love to be sharing it with you all !