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Some readers of this blog will have noticed that I have been very quiet of late. The reason is a month's visit to England to see family and friends. It was a lovely trip with mostly good weather overall. Once the sun came out on a regular basis, the week walking around with my coat done up tightly plus scarf and gloves on was soon forgotten.
In between visits I always sneak in some time looking at art in galleries and museums. This time I was lucky enough to meet an artist I admire. More of that and the other art aspects of my trip in future posts.

New Painting

'Peonies' 5" x 7" Acrylic on Canvas board.

New Painting

Not quite new. I painted this a little while ago but forgot to post it.

'Yellow Cup' 5" x 7" Acrylic on canvas board.

Colours and Cars

Recently Hubby and I went to the annual Woodie car show at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Ordinarily we are not car people but Woodies are so iconic and they often display more than a touch of whimsy which appeals to us.

I like all the stickers some owners cover their windows with.

As an artist who uses lots of bright colours in her work, I revel in all the beautiful custom colours.

Those cars really shine.

Some of the owners have fun with their vehicles.

Looks like someone ignored the do not touch sign.

Owners take great care on the inside as well.

I always have to get a picture of an English Woodie. I remember seeing these cars on the road when I was growing up.

A sample of some of the luscious colours on display.

Here was a particular treat. A very old (1930's) Woodie Rolls Royce.

Hold on. Who is that on the front? She looks familiar.

The cars were not the only interesting things to see that morning.

New Painting

To date, yellow and violet have not been one of my favourite complementary colour schemes but working with different versions of violet have made me re-think this.

'I Feel Like a Lemon' 5" x 7" Acrylic on canvas board.

That's Not Bard

In honour of Shakespeare's birthday I thought I'd post a little literary humour.
Shaespeare walks into a pub and the landlord points to him and says, "Oy mate, you're bard".
Happy Birthday William Shakespeare and Happy St. George's Day to all my fellow English men and women out there.

New Painting

It's been a really busy time in my studio just lately. It could be due to my upcoming trip to England to visit family and friends.

'Three lemons' 8" x 10" Acrylic on board.