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Channeling Frieda Kahlo
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For Tall Trees and Magical Sunsets - draw the curtains.
Some designs are ever popular and my 'Tall Trees' is one that most certainly is. The design was inspired by walks in Rotherfield Woods with my dog Rum. The woods there are filled with very tall trees and if you time it right it is a magical place as the sun sets over the South Downs. I particularly love the intricate silhouettes of trees against a colourful sunset. So this is a dramatic piece in red, orange and yellow contrasted with chocolate browns. As with all my designs they start as 'silk paintings' which were mounted and framed. This sold...
We all love a bit of 'Atmosphere'
My latest bespoke lampshade is off to the US... I often send pieces to the United States but this is the first time I've sent a lampshade. On a visit to see family in the UK last June I met Tony and Judy James at my Open Studios, at which they purchased a set of Table Mats and Coasters. They kindly sent me pictures of the mats with the china plates they matched them to, at home in the US. While at the Open Studios they loved the Floor Standing Lamps and Lampshades commenting on the beautiful atmosphere they created...
Lost in a 'Forest Meditation' while demonstrating my Art
Paint big, or not at all! That was my decision when embarking on doing more demonstrations at the art and design shows. So where a show organizer could accommodate a large demo area I went for it. The reasons were that most of my commissions are larger pieces now and I enjoy painting a piece that is so big 'I get lost in it' Although I have to do the outlining of a piece before I arrive at a show (a long job that takes great concentration) it is a wonderful chance to show old and new customers how many...