SOLD

This is my latest Painting which I finished last night. The scene is inspired by the Park at the rear of my house. I have used this a few times  with different characters in the paintings. I have only just been able to pick up my brushes as Chrismas has taken over in the house. Now its passed by I have more time to think and be inspired.
 I had a wonderful weekend in Plymouth a couple of weeks ago and took some really nice photos of the little shops in the Barbican and of the Hoe with the lighthouse. I have never been to the sea in wintertime before and I found it wonderful to walk on the beach ,all be it a wee bit chilly. A cup of hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows at a beachside cafe soon warmed me up. I never realised how big Plymouth was until I rode in a wheel (Plymouth's version Of the London Eye). I was petrified by this but the view was phenomenal.The town was cheery with a skating rink and xmas market. Lovely  winter break all in all.
We got back to the full on rush of Christmas shopping ,school plays and Chrismification of the house and so Painting has gone on the back burner for at least two weeks.
Now its full steam ahead as my bank balance is looking sad and I have fees to find for my next Ou module. So I shall hope to get to work over the next few weeks with some serious art work.
I think I have told you that I do some work with young teenagers. I find their ideas for art really fabulous. I met a young person last week who was working in inks and bleach, something I have never considered doing my self until now. She had drawn a London scene with a reddish /orange ink wash sky and had drawn Big Ben in biro. She was taking out light spaces with bleach and the overall effect was outstanding. of course like most of the young people I meet, she didn't realise how fantastic she was. I myself do at times find it frustrating when painting to sell, that what I want to have a go at might not be what is popular out there in the market. I do try and do a bit of what makes me happy too . I have a brand new sketchbook, bought for me by my Husband and so far it is still blank ,but hoping to catch some ideas in it soon. Any way People, thanks for reading my blog, have a nice Chrismas break and a Happy new year to you all! Carolyn x x
Ps  If you like this work and want to buy, follow this link to my ebay site. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170965373859?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649