I posted this last night but didn’t write anything because I couldn’t think of anything to say. I’ve spent several hours wondering if I should remove it as I really am not sure what I think of this piece. But of course every piece should be a learning experience and this was certainly one of…
Read MoreI set out today to do some plein aire work. I find working outside incredibly hard. The whole thing of carrying pastels, paper, board, easel out and then trying to find something that inspires me is so stressful! I set up in one spot, I liked the light in the leaves, falling on the bank…
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Interesting time this week trying to organise lighting. It seems to be the biggest test I find each time I set out to do some artwork. Artificial lighting drives me crazy – its either too blue, or too yellow and I end up sticking bits of translucent coloured plastic up between the light and the…
Read MoreIts been way too long since I did any artwork. We have moved to Pakistan since last I wrote. My daughter got married and the bridesmaid dresses turned out beautifully – the bride looked amazing! Ok I am a little biased. And now we are almost settled into our new house though I am still…
Read MoreOk! I know I need to show some new work but you will have to forgive me at least for a couple of days. My daughter is getting married and I have 4 bridesmaid dresses to make and suit for myself before my sewing machine gets packed and I head off to a new home.…
Read MoreI drew this sheep for a friend on a virtual Christmas present exchange on WetCanvas! a couple of years ago. I’ve been having some work framed recently and decided that Sheep deserved a frame too. A great friend asked if I would sell him when she saw him framed so here is my second sale…
Read MoreI 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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