Getting there...

Morning Meadow
20 x 20 Oil/Linen

This painting is inspired by a photo that I took on a gorgeous winter morning walk near my good friends', (Tom, lovely ex-husband and Charlie Dore, lovely partner and great singer/songwriter), house near Henley Upon Thames.

It's getting close...

The Wren, the Nest and the Eggs
Oil/Panel 10 x 10


It's been a little quiet around here lately, hasn't it? I have been spending a lot of time trying to finish up paintings as I am leaving again for the UK in just over a week, for 5 months! I am so excited to be spending so much time over there, worried about leaving my lovely man behind, but I need to spend more time with my family and my Dad has not been well, and I just want to be back there.

I have the opportunity to exhibit some work whilst I am there at the Edinburgh Art Fair 20th November and at Woodbine Gallery's Christmas show. Being there for five months will be such joy as I won't have that constant nagging feeling that time is running out. I will get to paint and scout out new painting spots. I have been thinking that I should start some kind of painting tour guide business, since I spend so much time driving around the UK, finding nice little Bed and Breakfasts and great places to paint. I would be the driver, since everyone I know in the US hates driving in the UK!!

I think my blog will be more interesting too, since I will get out more... I hope... instead of spending all my time in the studio...

Little House in the Woods

Little House in the Woods
12 x 12 Oil/Linen Panel

I think I have been somewhat influenced by all the glorious colour that we have had around us here in New Mexico!! However, I think it may have all gone now, as we had a sprinkling of snow this morning.

I am happy to say that on the Saturday opening of the Albuquerque Museum Miniature show, one of my paintings sold. I am hoping in the coming weeks the other two will also sell.

Art Journey New Mexico

104 artists who live throughout the state of New Mexico have been included in this book 'Art Journey, 104 Painter's Perspectives', which has just been published. Barry and I are honoured to have been included.

It really is a beautiful book, we are thrilled with it.

Autumn

Season of Mists
9 x 15 Oil/Linen panel

I just love this time of the year. Both here and in the UK. All the beautiful horse chestnut trees and the conkers on the ground in the UK and here, the cottonwoods are just a perfect gold. There is a wonderful bosque near where I play tennis at lunchtime with my friend Sue, and we often stop to marvel at the beauty of the yellow and the blue of the New Mexico sky. How lucky we are.

Getting There....!

The Wren, The Nest and The Bumblebee
9 x 15 Oil/linen panel

I am gradually getting all my deadline pieces finished. I will be so glad. Then I can get on with lots of other new pieces. The colours here in New Mexico are glorious and I have started painting the cottonwoods again. Just love them.

Looking East

Looking East - Sold
10 x 12 Oil/Panel

This is one of the paintings I am submitting to the Albuquerque Museum Miniature invitational exhibition. I am still struggling with the other one. Better get back the studio!

The enjoyment of being able to work uninterrupted!

Derwent Meadow - Sold
8 x 12 Oil/Panel



Another one finally finished. I so wish my work would photograph better. In reality there are so many nuances which you just can't see. Still here it is. A Lake District meadow. I do love that area.

I have almost finished my pieces for the museum, but still working on the Howard Mandville pieces. Thanks so much for all your kind comments.

Return to some serious work!

Meandering River - Sold
10 x 12 oil/panel


I have often visited this type of landscape... I just love the meandering rivers. I am trying to finish up pieces for the Albuquerque Museum invitational and the Howard Mandville invitational and then need to paint some larger pieces before I take off for the UK again. I am excited as I have the chance of a show in the UK next year. Will I cope with the British winters? It will be a good test!

Return to some serious work!

Water 10 x 12 oil/panel

I am back! My friends left last week and although I miss them, I am happy to be able to get back to some serious work. I have so much to do. I did do a little work when they were here, but there is nothing like being able to work without interruption for hours and hours, which is what I am doing now.

I am finding it hard to know when a painting is finished?! Anyone else have this problem? I have a tendency to overwork a piece and not leave all the lovely underpainting nuances... I have tried to leave more in this one.