Horses at Holkham

Back again after a long absence...

I have been painting lately and the "Sacred Cow" is going to be as (or better) than the pig (I think). At least it is as pleasing to paint. The background so far is a tie- dye effect and it is so yummy! I was showing the "Ball Dog" to some of my colleagues at the art school and my friend asked me why I am painting animals (as if it was naff). He went to see the pig in the gallery this summer so he is not trying to insult. I told him that I liked to spend time painting things that I like. If you're going to spend so much time on a painting then it should be something that makes you feel good. I have thought a lot about it since he asked and I know that I am really uncool art wise, but I really like my subject matter and I really like when I get that photo realism type effect. The backgrounds are a little surreal so maybe that will help me from being considered a total loser. I really don't like abstract art that much and the pre-Raphaelites are my heros. I like to look at my paintings and think how I could kiss them. That sounds weird but when the pig left the studio I had to touch it and when I look at it, I can't believe that I painted it!

My pic today is called "Horses at Holkham". It is a photo that I have played with in Photoshop using watercolour brushes and a parchment layer. I really love the effect. It is going to be a thank you card for our friends who hosted us that weekend. I think they will love it because they have a lot of local art that shows the beauty of the area.

Well, I am back at the studio tonight so TTFN X

Another week goes by..

OK, I haven't been very good at the whole blog thing lately. I seem to only manage it about once or twice a week. I think that will have to do during term time. I guess I spend too much time with my mouth going and I have run out of things to say by the time I get time to post. I am not as active with the art thing either. I did try to paint the little boy the other day and it was not going well at all. I hope I can manage it as the sketch was so good that the family is expecting a really good likeness. That is a lot of pressure!

I am really excited to get to the "Sacred Cow" painting as the background is soooo lovely. It looks like tie dye. I can't wait to work on it! I am also going to do a triptych of some roosters as I have 3 lovely little canvases that a friend gave me. I need to sort that out in my head a little more but that is where I am going with them. I also want to do some pen and inks of roosters. This is all for the Battersea Arts thing.

I still have some felting plans but I don't know when I'll get to it.

That's all for the moment. I guess I don't have a lot to say these days. I need to get some artwork finished!

My pic is from Norfolk it is obviously some deer. I have some great pics from that trip. Some are horses and I may do something with them too. I am thinking of what to have for my booth.... I actually need to book it this week too.

TTFN X

One week later...

This blog thing isn't going so well lately... I have not been myself this autumn. I don't know why. I think it may be that I have so much to do and I am overwhelming myself by thinking I need to get it all done. I need to do one thing each day and then I will feel better. I was supposed to go to the studio today but Mark came home early and he doesn't feel well. I haven't felt well either. I have a headache that just won't go away. I am now thinking that maybe I will go tomorrow and today I will draw at home. I have wanted to draw a picture of a little girl who we spent time with a couple of weeks ago. Her parents are friends and I have some great photos. I also need to draw a pic of a couple that I know as she asked me to do it. They are related to a little boy that I drew a while back. I am not very enthused by that particular project but I will do it if I have some time as I said I would. I also have to make my mom a handbag and do something for my little sister for her bday.

Little things to remember... Parking needs to be sorted tomorrow latest... I need to book and pay for my BCAF booth... I need to pay my student loan... my eyes need to be checked and my teeth need to be cleaned. I am just listing it to myself to make myself feel less overwhelmed...

My pic today is boring. I just like the fact that there are carnations every here and there in the garden. Oh yeah, that's another thing... I need to get the garden cleaned up for the season so I don't have to worry about it. See how full of worry I am???

I do have some good pics from Norfolk. That trip did me a lot of good! It was clear and bright and quiet and I loved it! I could spend a month up there I think.

I will up load a photo or 2 when I get around to downloading them.

Well that's my lot for today... It was a bit of a venting more than a blog but that's what it's all about anyway. I need to put it down here to get it out of my head.

I don't think anyone ever reads it anyway :)

TTFN X