Awaken within
Today was going to be reasonably quiet, with me working on the new painting later on – probably about sixish. But, as is sometimes the case,… Read More »Awaken within
Not infront of the children
Discussing the subject matter of the painting with the person who has to live with it is always hugely important. I always ask questions to… Read More »Not infront of the children
The Artists House
When my new friend the muse visited my house over Christmas, she wasn’t sure what to expect she informed me after the visit. She hasn’t known… Read More »The Artists House
The end of this year
I knew at the beginning of the year that it was going to be a difficult one. I didn’t know at the time that it… Read More »The end of this year
I’d almost forgotten
My Christmas was good, as good as I’d hoped for. Quiet on the day itself, which is what my man and I had wanted as… Read More »I’d almost forgotten
Good cheer, eventually
It’s funny (and not in a good way) having a funeral so close to Christmas. Two days before Christmas and most people are doing the… Read More »Good cheer, eventually
Love accepted
It’s a reflective time, and certainly a strange one. People are wishing me a Happy Christmas full of good cheer and bonhomie and all I can… Read More »Love accepted
Musical goodbyes from the heart
I’ve been to a lot of funerals. Too many of them, for sure. But part of life is dealing with death. I haven’t arranged many funerals though… Read More »Musical goodbyes from the heart
End of an era
Today’s the day my Mum died. It’s been a big year. And now this. I’ll talk some more about my Mum. But not today.
Conversation stoppers and starters
The invite was for lunch, and we gladly accepted. I knew she did a proper Sunday lunch regularly for her extended family, and was greatly touched… Read More »Conversation stoppers and starters
Completed
Today the house that I’ve been renting for the last three months, finally, belongs to me. Paid for. Completed. Now I can start to put… Read More »Completed
All white on the home front
The world continues to be a winter wonderland – I’ve never seen such beautiful hoar frost, covering all the twigs and foliage alike. The other… Read More »All white on the home front
Universal flow
As it’s been a while since I did a proper painting, one from start to finish, with all the thought process’s that are involved with it,… Read More »Universal flow
Pull it all together then!
I’ve been struggling for a while to think what image I want for my Christmas cards this year. In previous years I’ve done tigers, a… Read More »Pull it all together then!
Passing on the creativity
My mate the erotic writer Lucy Felthouse came over the other night for a drink and a chat, and I know most “business” meetings are boring – but ours… Read More »Passing on the creativity