painting workshop

recently i sent out an email to people on my list about a painting workshop i'm holding at my studio in the forest of dean

it had a wonderful response...and is now full....thank you

i am going to do a second one on tuesday 16th november

if you are interested please click here for more details
it would be lovely to see you

sally x

ps here is a video of me painting so you know what to expect

my world has contracted...

to the studio
and the garden
and later at night to a small space in front the sitting room fire
a couple of days ago i walked to the garden centre through the snow and bought in some spring
inside the old studio is warm and cosy...even with the doors open
the fairy lights scatter rainbows
the new/old easel takes up less space and works beautifully (thank you mr s)

the new paintings reflect the new simplicity and clarity
and the fluttering of the many birds at the bird feeder outside the window
moving and staying still

solving problems....

i thought i solved one problem only to find i had actually created more

my beautiful new studio has turned out not to have enough ventilation
something i clearly hadn't considered properly before i took on the lease....not something i've ever had a problem with as i usually work outside...or if not outside with large doors open

so now i have a problem...not insurmountable i'm sure but very trying and emotionally draining as i am desperate to get back to work after a long break...luckily my new landlord is amazingly positive and helpful...and busy...still i think i'm hopeful we can solve it..no of course i'm sure we can!

i'm not going to even begin to mention my computer problem as i can feel the tears welling up just thinking about it :(

so to cheer myself up i've been painting roses...lots of roses...and i've found that bright pink paint again...hurray
also some very very good news that deserves a separate post....