Freshen up by taking a new course or workshop
What ever walk of life you tread, it is often the case that a short influx of new ideas or a repeat and refresher of old ones can be just what you need to get going. We have all faced … Continued
Rudyard Kiplings’ Bateman Home
A few days ago, we visited the fabulous former country home of the famous writer Rudyard Kipling. The house, called Batemans, is located in Kent, UK. and was given to the National Trust by his daughter many years ago. The … Continued
Knitting and Stitching Show
A few days ago I treated myself with a trip to the Knitting and Stitching show at the very impressive and huge Alexander Palace in London. This yearly show is absolutely packed with impressive displays of contemporary textile works from … Continued
working towards goals
Having goals in life gives you something to strive for, to look forward to each morning and to celebrate once these are achieved. The goals can vary from losing weight, which is a perpetual one with me, to learning new … Continued
New Gallery Show
I have a few pieces including oils, encaustics and textiles, going into a show at the Paul Badham Gallery in Haywards Heath in East Sussex, UK. The opening is October 4th at noon which should be fun. All are welcome.
Silhouettes in a regency Mansion
Today I enjoyed a at the regency house in Brighton on silhouettes which were all the rage in regency times. We were shown two machine used in past times to help produce these lovely pieces. They were also painted as … Continued
A summer of travel and art
Since my last blog, we traveled later then usual to Canada due to the death of my father in law. We traveled to the Calgary Stampede for pre booked events with friends from England after which I attended the encaustic … Continued
Chagall Windows at All Saints Church Tudeley, Kent, UK
Recently I spent a lovely day with two girlfriends looking at the magnificent Chagall stained glass windows in the wee little All Saints Church located in the middle of the beautiful Kent countryside. We were the only ones there so we were able … Continued
Grandma’s Magical Stories (lions and tigers and bears, Oh My)
Sold Framed 12 by 13 Fibre on Synthetic Fibre Style: Expressionist Subject: Whimsical Year Created: 2014 Description: This piece is made with crushed layered paper and textiles which have been painted, layered with textiles and stitched. It was made for … Continued