Butterfly gem paintings

I'm really enjoying making these little butterfly paintings but I'm going to be working on some feather ones tomorrow. I hope to have some to add to my etsy shop soon, once all my other work is completed...I've been busy with commissions and working for exhibitions, it's good to be busy!

Aquamarine Blues

I spent today in the studio working on these little butterfly jewels.

 The red kite is an experimental piece from a couple of days ago.

 The butterflies are destined for this exhibition at the Jam Factory in Oxford in August. I'll be taking a road trip to deliver the work and I'm looking forward to spending a couple of days exploring Oxford.

Time for painting

I'm happy to be painting again, it's been a long time.......
It's been a busy few months, a new job to settle into, working on various commissions and not much time for anything else. A delivery of new art materials has galvanised me into action. I have a range of watercolour papers to try out, nice big thick sheets with deckled edges, mmmmmmm.....

Newly arrived ospreys.

I have recently started a new job hence the lack of posts. Tonight I stopped on the way home to check on an osprey nest, and was treated to a wonderful view of  a pair who are in residence. It was a good way to relax after a long and busy day. I have a few days off coming up and will be getting back to some painting then. I hope to have some new watercolours to show you by the end of the week.