I am delighted to have these three contributions in the current edition of 'Artists and Illustrators' magazine :-) 

Despite my absence from the blog I have been busy.. (lots to show) 17 months after our house fire we are still busy with the re-build, which means I do not always have access to the computer to upload my images or write my pieces.  The studio is being in the process of being extended and the contents: easels, plan chest etc are all under tarpaulin.  I will have a brilliant space in which to work once everything is sorted but patience is astill the order of the day!

Lemon Tea

This little painting was in my recent show at Mandell's gallery, Norwich.  The cup and saucer were part of the crockery set in the holiday let we have been renting whilst our house is being re-built.  The couple who rented to us came along to the PV and joked about how many of their bits and bobs were used in my paintings :-)

Broken Heart

It is Valentine's day and I am aware that a broken heart is not in keeping with the sentiment... but my little cat climbed onto my set up and did her worse... just like life eh?

Bell flowers

It has been a while since I last uploaded a painting, but I have not been idle! It has been a busy time working towards my show at Mandells Gallery in Norwich and the day to day existence of re-building our home after the fire almost a year ago! I share this computer with my husband who spends most of his time project managing the build, hence things have had to slip somewhat.... lots of work to show you if I can nudge him out of the way!

Bramley and Blackberries

Bramleys and Blackberries is one of those marriages made in heaven. For me, they just shout 'crumble' all that we need is the jug to be filled with some hot, thick home-made custard to finish it off.

Pastel sketch of Tom

This is my second week painting Tom and as I wasn't able to choose a position whereby I could do a profile or three-quarters view, I decided to change medium, so this is my pastel version. The one thing Tom does move is his eyes, so to help ring the changes from the last sitting, I tried to catch him looking to the side. Tom does have a very florid complexion so it is always a challenge to keep the effect of the light working within the correct values whilst still showing his high colour.

Oil sketch of Tom

After many months away, it was great to join the old crowd that meet weekly at the Scout hut. This was my efforts at the end of the session.