#86 ‘Sunflowers’ 6×6″

#86 ‘Sunflowers’ 6×6″

Love the vibrancy and sunshine feel to these. They could be in the sunbaked Mediterranean but sadly not! I was unsure about the centre area before I painted as it seamed so dark and boring but looking closely when I was painting it there are so many vairations...
#84 ‘White Rose’ 6×6″

#84 ‘White Rose’ 6×6″

I had one of those days today. I went to get a rose for this painting and was so excited and focused on getting one I forgot to pay the car park. I didn’t remember until I saw a parking fine on my window, very upsetting! So upset I then got lost on the journey...
#81 ‘Reflected Cherries’ 6×6″

#81 ‘Reflected Cherries’ 6×6″

Loved painting these cherries! So luscious and shiny, I ate some while I was painting too.I haven’t tried using tin foil to reflect a subject before, it’s an idea from an excellent daily painter called Carol Marine it works well and adds a challenge and...
#80 ‘Clematis’ 6×6″

#80 ‘Clematis’ 6×6″

A sunny morning, I was going to find somewhere away from the house to paint but as I was going through the back door this flower stopped me. Beautifully sunlight from behind, I wanted to capture the vibrant yet delicate petals. One thing I’ve learnt...
#78 ‘Wisteria’ 8×8″

#78 ‘Wisteria’ 8×8″

I experimented with this painting. I used a different board called: Ampersand, it has a super smooth surface, unlike the medium textured board I usually use, which means the paint goes on easily but sometimes slips off and doesnt even make a mark! You have to get the...
#72 ‘Teetering’ 6×6″

#72 ‘Teetering’ 6×6″

It was a late finish for this painting today as I went to the framers to start framing some of my work ready for the Surrey Open Studios starting June 4th (not long!)I am pleased with how this one turned out, I wanted to try painting glass and I saw the yellow and red...