Here is Martha lending a paw and generally being helpful and supportive as usual. She seems to like the first of my 'Little Corkers' and kindly agreed to pose so that you can see the scale of the piece. Martha is the only dog I know who eats dandelions and has been plucking them merrily all along the walk today. The problem is that she is attracted to the yellow sunflowers on this little painting thinking they were dandelions too!

Sunshine and Smiles

And this is what is inside.

Sunshine and Smiles

I am very excited as I have just picked up my newly printed cards that are going to be available on my online shop. They are so jolly and bright, I am grinning as I tell you this :0). Now Ali and I have the task of sorting and packaging them , six different designs in a nice little wallet that closes with a weeny velcro fastener. Andy (my web designer) is busy pushing buttons and things so that you will be able to buy prints, cards and other goodies straight from the web site very shortly.

Another collograph

And here is another one.

The Outcome

As promised here is a photo of the outcome of the collograph demonstration. As well as prints taken the plate can become an art work in its own right.

Messy Play

This week I have been enjoying more messy play while preparing to teach a colograph workshop. Any excuse to get my hands dirty- I love it! Basically we have been making collages from which we will be taking prints. This texture paste is ideal for a base ground. I shall let you see the outcomes when they are complete.

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentine's day to all! It is a case of love me, love my dog in this house so I thought it appropriate today to upload this photo - 'Martha and the love socks'.

I have had a great week at The Spring Fair catching up with lots of old friends and meeting lots of new ones too. It is so motivating to spend time with like minded people, having a good laugh and networking.

So now I am back home again exhausted but happy, I have decised to take a couple of days off. Long dog walks in the sunshine - just what the doctor ordered!

I hope you are all enjoying the same fantastic weather - take it easy.

The Cherry Pickers

Hi again, I have just finished another piece and thought I would give you a peep before it goes to the framers, I am having such fun making the new village fete collection as I introduce new characters along side my sheep and of course I am still enjoying working on my harbours too. Spring Fair is just around the corner now and I am looking forward to revealing the latest of my work at the NEC.

A little bit of sunshine

Look what I found in the garden today! A little ray of hope in this awful weather that we are having. I have to say I am getting a little bored with the mud and the rain. Still this little daffodil has give me something to smile about.

Waiting to be varnished

Hello again, one of my New Year's Resolutions is to be more organised and post my blogs more regularly! I have just taken a break to wash my brushes and do some admin and thought you might like a peep at some of my new work which I shall be varnishing this afternoon.

I am full of excitement about some new ideas I am discussing with my printer at the moment and will let you know what they are as soon as I have more details. I am also looking forward to seeing the latest collection of greetings cards published by Glebe Cottage Studio which will be displayed on their stand at The Spring Fair next month. All being well you will be able to buy them direct from the web site before long.

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone, I hope you are all feeling as motivated as I am. I love this time of year. It always feels like the lights have turned to green and once the Christmas decorations have been stowed away I can set to work on all the ideas I have been scribbling down on bits of paper over the past couple of weeks. With The Spring Fair coming up fast I am working on a new collection of paintings which I am looking forward to showing you on the site very soon.

It is blowing a gail in Yorkshire today but the sun is shining and I am off now for a brisk walk with Martha.

Take Care

Everyday a magic moment

Going down to the studio this evening I looked up and caught my breath. This was todays magic moment. In fact this photo does not do justice to the amazing contrast in colours. I stood and watched the sky until the colours faded like a curtain falling after the show's finale.