I think I am developing a love hate relationship with stripes. They start of being fun to do and rapidly turn into a nightmare. I have to admit these particular stripes were worse than any others I have dealt with. Black and white are not the easiest colours to deal with in pastel. This was…
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I did this before I went home on leave but didn’t have time to post it then. Sometimes things just work with a piece and leave you with a quiet satisfaction when you look at them. This is one of those pieces. I love the shapes and the colours that emerged as I did this.…
Read MoreLife has been busy with things other than art but yesterday I was determined to put pastel to paper. I’ve found that the only way to tackle my lighting nightmare is to shine light through coloured screens (in this case a red pashmina) and I have found that it gives some really interesting effects. I…
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Still working away at this. Getting a little closer with every hour to end. I started a little “moonlighting” project last night (shhhh, don’t tell Michael!) working on a portrait. I spent two hours sketching out my outline and collapsed in a heap feeling very pleased that I had got that far. About an hour…
Read MoreI started reading a book the other day and the opening chapter captured my mind completely. It said that in order to become really good at something one has to “eat the cold porridge”. “The way he explained it, eating the cold porridge means working at something for so long that when you get home…
Read MoreMy year started completely on the wrong foot. Resolutions disappeared as fast as they were made as life at work became really hectic and time I had earmarked for art was swallowed up by overtime. OK, so the money is good! So tomorrow will be the first day of my year and I am determined…
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I’ve been doodling a little this week – on a pepper frenzy! I like the interesting shapes of these vegetables but have previously found them a bit of a challenge. Only one way to beat a challenge! SO here are my peppers.I’ve also been doing battle with lighting. My house is painted a sickly colour…
Read MoreBelatedly posting in response to Vivien’s tag. So I think I am supposed to post 7 facts about me 1. My favourite colour is Blue.2. Rich, dark chocolate is my weakness.3. I like flat, comfortable shoes.4. I’ve lived in 7 countries.5. I love early mornings.6. I go to the gym 6 days a week.7. I…
Read MoreI’ve been putting in long hours on this grisaille – benefits of having a week off work! Also putting together thumbnails to try to work out the problems I am having with the painting. Huge learning process on both. I begin to long for colour and tomorrow plan to have a day of doing pastels…
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