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Old Pines (Detail)

One of the new additions to my ety shop.I have been trying to get more work done for etsy in between getting some new work done for my gallerys.This week the frames that I ordered arrived so I have taken over all the available surfaces in the house and there are bits of tape, mounts, glass polish,rules,dusters,packaging,off cuts,tools and work in various stages of  framing everywhere. Thankfully there is a growing pile of work ready to be dispatched. There should be two new pieces for Imogen's Attic by the end of the week too, a badger and a fox in sepia ink.

Painting again!

It did eventually stop raining for long enough for me to do this watercolour of the green lochan.

 It kind of captures the still feeling of the place when no one else is around.

I'm enjoying getting back into the studio and I have an exhibition to work towards for next year.

Sales in my galleries have been good over the summer but now I have to restock them-

What a lovely problem to have!

I've been neglecting my etsy shop a bit so I need to knuckle down and get into a proper routine,

 not one of my strong points

 but I will find my balance,

it's just a question of practice.

Green Lochan

This is a local spot which I'm planning to paint soon.

 the water is a really incredible green colour.

We are experiencing some bad weather this week

but when it clears up I want to get out with my sketchbook and watercolours.

Summer break is over!

I've had a long summer break which has been lovely.

Most of the time was spent on the West coast of Scotland

between Sheildaig and Achmelvich.

It's a fantastic stretch of coast, we paddled our canoe in the sea,

saw a sea eagle, otters,seals and dolphins.

Snorkeled with the fishes,crabs and avoided the jellyfish.

I have lots of ideas for new work,

and I've just ordered a new laptop which should arrive on Friday.

Can't wait!