The best job in the world

 

How lucky am I ! Sunshine, fabulous surroundings, good company and lots and lots of paint !

Tomorrow is the last day of painting in the gardens for a little while and I have had a lovely time meeting so many visitors. People who collect my work, people who are new to my work and people who just share my love of colour and a good giggle. It was especially nice to see children who have watched me work in the past and who have made a special visit to come and say hello again.

I love to talk to children about my work they are so open, interested and honest. Part of a conversation with a little girl who told me she was 5.

'Do you sell your paintings in shops?'

'Yes and those picture shops are called galleries.'

'Aren't you sad when you sell your paintings?'

'Yes sometimes I am sad to see them go but when I know they have gone to a happy new home it makes me feel better'.

'I would be sad to sell my paintings if they were beautiful like yours'.

That is the nicest compliment I could ask for.

I gather we are in for more fine weather tomorrow so I should get this poppy piece finished in the morning.