A busy Open Studio . . .

That is something of an understatement!  Bridget and I had well over 100 people in two days and by the end of Sunday we were exhausted, but delighted with the way everyone enjoyed coming along.
Bless Martin, Amy, Tom and Grace for providing endless cups of tea and pieces of cake.
We raised money for St Dunstans, Crohn's and Colitis UK and our church, St Thomas in Hockley Heath as well as ourselves so all in all a very pleasing result.  A huge thank you to all of you who came along and made it a success.

This week has been sort of back to normal, well after Grace returned to Aberystwyth Uni on Wednesday evening.  Our project 'Sustaining the Person Within' is into its third session - quite a challenge but I think/hope we are getting there.  Sadly moving into an unstimulating environment can have quite a long lasting effect on a person.

My painting of Snowdon has moved on I'm glad to say and is almost ready for Martin's frame.  The next thing I need to do is prepare the artwork that Jane Frith is taking to Ernst & Young for the 1st December.

Open Studio on the 12th &13th November

If I was a real blogger I would have more time to blog!
Almost 4 weeks have gone by - the next event coming up is an Open Studio on the 12th and 13th November.  Bridget West will be joining me with her felted bags, cushions and wonderful scarves, among other things, and I will have my paintings, prints and a new collection of blank cards.

Copertina azzura

Evening light Plockton

Picking memories

Polly's friends

Practising for the regatta

  To me cards are always a risk - you commit to buying hundreds and (as far as I am concerned) are never completely sure about them when they arrive.  Well, I discovered a printer when I went to the Mal Gallery earlier this year, ART2card, and I am delighted to say that 'Paul' has produced some cards for me which I am so pleased with.  I bought 60 of each of five designs - he is happy to do small runs and includes bags, envelopes and labels in the price.  He even packs them!

If you are interested in coming to our Open Studio do get in touch.