Fresh florals and far off lands

A couple of years ago I was very lucky to get a taste of some inspirational sights of Hong Kong which started off some sparks in the creative zone of my mind. I have given this plenty time to 'Brew' (something I am very good at) and have finally begun to bring these ideas to life on canvas. Here is the beginning of the first experimental piece. Still on the easel!

Meanwhile I have been enjoying the excuse to have fresh flowers around me in the studio. I don't think this is my best work and is still in progress. As a way back into painting after a year it is a good challenge to start with! I appologise for the photo quality but you get the idea... I will get some close ups soon enough.

Thanks for your attention, now go and have a fresh and adventurous day!
x

Space to play

'Do what you love and do it often'.

For me it is easier to do this more fully when my environment inspires me and allows the things I love to be nurtured and valued. In my studio the light from the garden is so inspiring. I am lucky to look out on to my own unkempt wildnerness!


and from this space has emerged...

a small water colour study of the beautiful miss pooch...


I think I have captured some of her character. She has such a warm glow-I wanted to do her justice.


and the beginning of underpainting for a small portrait study.

I have not decided how far I will take this one... sometimes I like what I find during the process and I don't feel the need to 'finish' it.


Thanks for listening x