Such a Lovely Place
Escaping the winter weather was a treat for us and what better way then venturing to some place new which is sunny and warm. So it was with our trip to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Little did I expect … Continued
Volcanos and Stars
Here we are having s warm sunny break in Tenerife on the Canary Islands which is just off the coast of Africa at 23 degrees from the equator for you folks who may wonder. I had no idea of these … Continued
Bath Abbey
Last week on our way back from a Christmas present run to St Ives for our daughter and grand daughter, we stopped by Wells in Sommerset Uk and stayed with friends for a couple of nights What a treat we … Continued
Put a little jelly in your Teaching
Artists work with the darndest materials. I think that the most unusual of late was artists making a pot full of jelly on a flat tray, painting it with acrylic paints and taking contact prints from it. Being a desert … Continued
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