Once I’d finished painting them on day 21, I just dumped the tulips in this too tall vase and forgot about them. Before long they started to droop and bend, and soon I was in love. Apparently the trick is to fit the entire subject… Read more
The rooster was a gift from my late sister and it lives in whichever room I spend the most time in. That used to be the kitchen (on a shelf where I could still see it from my lazy spot in the lounge), but thanks… Read more
This was a toughie as, from the get go, nothing went to plan. But I persevered – I’d gone to sooo much trouble for this little painting, and there was no way I was abandoning it. Firstly, I ran around like a mad thing trying… Read more
My daughter and I had planned to spend a girly Sunday together, so I needed to get my daily art fix in bright and early! No time to fight with messy oils. I love this corner of my courtyard. I love the tangle of fronds… Read more
Most of Saturday was spent drinking in the sun – it felt good to take a bath, wear a bra and spend time with actual people! On the way home I stopped to buy milk, and saw these bulbous beauties. I’ve realised that each time… Read more
I had another busy day, and at 8 pm was still wandering around the house looking for something to paint. I fancied trying my hand at the reflections of the vase, but all I had to put in it were a few sprigs of Pennygum.… Read more