2012

Long time since I last blogged. The new house is slmost sorted and even with my special area for painting it is difficult to get back into the routine.
My Jetty Street painting is still awaiting some 'final' touches. It regards me balefully from the corner. I have put paint to another canvas. Two people watching gulls against a dark sky.
Once upon a time I worked best when I had several works on the go. Just have to wait and see.

I am taking photographs though. Here's a couple. One of a recent fireworks display on Cromer Pier, the other taken during a storm.

Almost settled in our new home here in Cromer. This is a photo of my area for painting, right at the top of the house, and shared with Jackie who has taken up quilting, cushion and curtain making.

Will the dust created by contractors ever disappear?

Jetty Street Cromer

Thought i would have finished this one but too many distractions of late. It's getting near though.

Jetty Street Cromer

Here's the second stage colour over the grisaille. Things are returning to normal and I hopefully will get the work completed very soon.

Return to painting

After a long lay off I've re-started. Having moved to Cromer and many changes have to be made to our new house. A vertical bungalow built in the 19th century. A bit like living in a lighthouse. Contractors are still working and it's not the best environment for painting. But here goes.

This is the grisaille for a painting which will be entitled Jetty Street Cromer. My idea what it might have looked like in the 19th century.

Swimmer

A work which has been on and off the easel for many months, now finished and heading for exhibition.

And the photograph of my model, Laurita

Lady of Lyveden

She's finished.   Not entirely happy but it is time to move on.