The fuss and hard work of the holiday season are now over.It is a relief to take a break and enjoy the remains of the Christmas cake in the warmth of the kitchen when the temperature outside remains below freezing.
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| The Cake |
My Christmas cards are now with the printers .They are very quick so I should be able to send them out soon.
I have decided to stay with the bird theme this year .
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| Blackbird |
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| Happy Christmas |
Cool coloured pastel paper is good for providing a background for winter scenes.I have used gouache for these .I shal have these designs as Christmas cards.
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| Berry Feast |
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I have been using some oil pastels for life drawing and to do some drawings ready to make into Christmas cards.
It is essential to use good quality pastels and paper such as mi-teintes ,Daler Rowney or Ingres paper.
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| An Uphill Struggle |
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Imogen (oil pastel)
We are having a heat wave and thoughts turn to a visit to the coast. One of my favourite coastal places is Aldeburgh in Suffolk. This fishing village has a huge shingle beach, sparkling cool sea water with a huge sky beyond.There are several fishing boats but this big blue boat is a favourite. It can be seen coming into land in the early morning.
As it rests on the shore the fishermen gut their catch providing delicious fresh seafood to eat on the spot in the small cafes nearby or to take home .
Thinking about summer vacation plans.
Strolling into local cafes for delicious food and wine is always a pleasure in France. A country where it is hard to get a bad meal.
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Mixed media on stretched canvas
Imogen (oil pastel)
