TOP HAT, WHITE TIE AND TAILS

Top Hats ,Ascot and High Society in England

Old fashioned as it may seem there is still a requirement for gentlemen to wear top hats for some social occasions in England.These hats are not worn with the white tie and tails evening dress as worn by Fred Astaire in the famous film Top Hat but with a more subtle form of attire known as morning dress.
Ascot , Royal Garden Parties, Society Weddings  and Investitures are the usual occasions when this elegant form of dress should be worn.Most people hire the suit and hat.If you get a chance to wear it , do it.
Ladies this is your opportunity to buy a  large,gorgeous hat NOT a fascinator  to go with your lovely outfit.

If you are going to Royal Ascot see the official website  advice on forms of dress.

www.ascot.co.uk/royal-ascot-style-guide?

There are several wonderful milliners in London, my favourite for men and women is Locks .If you are visiting London you can always window shop and wish.

www.lockhatters.co.uk


As an artist I love the chance to draw and paint a few scenes from high society events

                                                         

WE WENT TO ASCOT
acrylic on stretched canvas for sale on www.ebay.co.uk

SUMMER TIME ON THE BEACH

At last the weather is warmer and thoughts turn to the beach , the ocean,and enjoying fresh air.
An early morning walk or swim in the sun on a beach not yet crowded with vacationers is an uplifting start to the day.
                   
         

                                                                                                              Early Morning Swimmer




                                                      

                                                             
                                                                                                                Summer Romance (SOLD)

Morning Walk (SOLD)

Children can play on the beach or enjoy some fun around a swimming pool

Ready,Steady! (SOLD)

these paintings are for sale on

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Fridge Art Gallery

I have selected some of my paintings to turn into fridge magnets.These can be a lovely little memory bank of places and and people you have enjoyed visiting.
2x3 inches in size and finished with a high gloss resin
                                                       


                 

Blue Boat Aldeburgh

Bluebells

Marathon

Walkies

East Coast Beach

Springtime in England in pastels

 The sun is now getting some strength and the days are longer.This is the signal for the colours of springtime to burst into bloom.One of the loveliest sights is an English blue bell wood where carpets of  sweet scented flowers grow as far as the eye can see.The flowers last for about 1 month depending on the weather and bloom from now ,April until early May.After the bluebells come rhododenrons and azaleas, often found in areas near pine woods.

Soft pastels on Canson pastel paper are good medium for drawing landscapes of England.

                                             

Rhododendrons, Azaleas ,Pine Woods
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               Rhododendrons may seen at Cragside Northumberland and Sheringham Park, Norfolk                                                    

Bluebell Woods (SOLD)


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One of the best known bluebell walks is at Ashridge Estate,Berkhamstead

                   Warmer evenings mean we can stay out later , London is always fun after dark and the views from Westminster Bridge are stunning.

                                                                   

Westminster Bridge, Evening

for sale on www.ebay.co.uk

                                                         

Drawn From Life in Pastel

I have spent a lot of time drawing models from life in a medium I particularly like, pastels.One of my favourite artists, Degas was a master of pastel drawing.


                                                                     

Seated Girl

Girl Resting

                                            These drawings are for sale .

                                                   

SPRING IN THE AIR

The clocks change to summertime tonight,forward one our giving us more time to spend outside in the daylight and the garden like this little girl on a garden swing.



                                                     

The Apple Tree Swing



Acrylic on canvas, 7x5 inches for sale on www.ebay.co.uk