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New beginnings

It’s been a wonderful last 10 months with the Tea Lounge. It was successful. People loved the cakes, the food, the long opening hours from midday to eleven in the evening and that we were open every day. But we still had pressing long term projects. Tony music and myself, art and writing.  My children’s… Continue reading New beginnings

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Folkart focus

I am really enjoying these paintings.  They are really helping me progress at acrylics and they are selling well too. I try to vary my backgrounds, and trying to work with stronger colours. Next on the easel is a swan and a pekin duck.

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The Conquistadors

Finally after 3 weeks of staring at the white canvas, I braved a start, laying down a yellow ochre wash to get the tonal values right.  This one is the third larger scale piece I am tackling. Hoping to have ten completed by end of 2026.  I have been entering open calls and will be… Continue reading The Conquistadors