Judging success or failure
How do you judge a success – is it the actual things you can tick off – *this happened because I did this* aspect. Or… Read More »Judging success or failure
Pretty in pink
After writing about the picture  I started at the weekend in the last post, here is the finished version in full and vibrant colour. It was painted… Read More »Pretty in pink
Flower power
The art workshop I attended over the weekend was entitled “Contemporary Flowers in Acrylic Inks” and whereas flowers are not my favourite subject I always… Read More »Flower power
What super powers would you choose?
The thing I love about being an artist is that whenever I meet new people they usually pause a bit when I say I’m an… Read More »What super powers would you choose?
How to enjoy the race better
At the weekend I attended my first half marathon. I wasn’t running in it you understand (!) but my fellas son was, and since it… Read More »How to enjoy the race better
Pole dancing around a tree
Being of the opinion that if I’d doing a job, I’ll do it to the best of my ability, the last two days have been… Read More »Pole dancing around a tree
Set the sat nav for the muck heap
I’ve had fun today, jumping into the car and heading off to meet some people I have never met before, turning up on their doorsteps… Read More »Set the sat nav for the muck heap
Spending the day with a naked woman
The day was billed as “figure drawing” which was somewhat ambiguous as far as I was concerned, usually it would stated as “Portrait” or as… Read More »Spending the day with a naked woman
How does it affect your home life
I was asked a strange question this week by someone I’ve never spoken to before. We were talking on the phone about other more prosaic matters and I… Read More »How does it affect your home life
A first from my window cleaner
I always find it interesting to see who is into art, and who isn’t, and sometimes the people you expect to be into it, aren’t.… Read More »A first from my window cleaner
Awww thanks for the feedback but theres more to find
 I’ve had some lovely feedback for the picture I did and showed in the last blog post, and have shown again in this post …… here’s a… Read More »Awww thanks for the feedback but theres more to find
Contemplating the shadows
I’ve been asked to paint some complicated pictures in my life, but this one without any doubt has been the most complex of them all. The… Read More »Contemplating the shadows
Lucy inn the sky with delight
I caught up with my old mate Lucy Felthouse last week for a much awaited catch up chat after a short flurry of arranging and… Read More »Lucy inn the sky with delight
A brush with time
I love painting, infact I am never happier than when I’m painting. But you can have too much of a good thing, even when its… Read More »A brush with time
Put me on hold til then
With a flourish, the artist signed her name, content in the fact that the painting, infact this most difficult of difficult paintings, was completed. She… Read More »Put me on hold til then