I recently saw an exquisite botanical painting of a single rosehip – it was perfect! You could have picked it up off the paper, it was so realistic. On my weekly foray to the florist, I found that they had sprays of rosehips. So this week’s floral paintings are inspired by one perfect rosehip.
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I’ve been very lax this week, very little painting has been going on in my mini-studio. But I do have an excellent excuse. My son is getting married and I have been working hard at the sewing machine making bridemaids’ outfits and my own dress. I did manage to do this little sketch which I…
Read MoreWhile I was shopping for Lisianthus at the florist, I was seduced by the most gorgeous hydrangeas. I love these flowers with their big blousy heads in a range of colours from white through pinks to bright turquoise blue – my favourites! After painting the first couple of petals, I began to think that madness…
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Lisianthus – such a delicate flower, unfurling it’s petals like a twirling skirt. Walking to an appointment with my physio, it struck me that these upright flowers might lend themselves to a different format …….. After receiving several enquiries, I am working on having my artwork produced as prints and cards – more info coming…
Read MoreContinuing with the floral theme this week, I’ve had a flush of pink in my palette from painting a commission of cymbidia orchids. It’s such a joy when someone reaches out and asks you to paint a picture for them. This is the first of two commissions I have lined up. A couple of warm-up…
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While we were in Denmark a few years ago, I was struck by the beauty of the sand dunes. I have found few landscapes more peaceful than the undulating sand with whispy grasses blowing gently in the sea breeze, shadows playing on the pale sand. I took a number of photos and then forgot about…
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While I am happy to admit that landscape is still my passion, I have been tempted to dabble in a few botanical subjects of late. Not really the best subjects for someone wanting to loosen up, especially when they have a tendency to go for teensy weensy details given the slightest provocation. I love the…
Read MoreIt has been a very long time since I have posted on my blog. No excuses! Well, a minor one – I couldn’t get into my blog! I don’t know what happened but I could not log in until today. We have moved to Vienna so I am now surrounded by wonderful architecture and art.…
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The WatcherCharcoal on PaperApril 2012 “I will not be just a tourist in the world of images, just watching images passing by which I cannot live in, make love to, possess as permanent sources of joy and ecstasy.”Anais Nin
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