Painting Block.

 

It's been a while

But now  I'm back

Things can happen in life, that change the way you feel.

I can't even write down how sad I felt.

For a while I didn't want to paint, and it's no good forcing paint to flow.

I got back out into the beauty of nature.

I started running, walking and gently picked up the paints again.

 

If you feel a block or have no passion for painting, just take your time and it will return.

 

 

 

I started back with a sketchbook.

I treated myself to a new Moleskin, not to big, perfect for taking out at any time.

It's not just for painting

I like to write why and when and what is.

 

 

 

 

Nothing is more magical

Nor more special

Than resting in a Woodland Glade

With the sound of Birdsong and

heavenly scented  sunlit  Bluebells.

 

 

 

Lakeland Sketchbook

A few photographs from a damp day in the Lakes.

 You may think it's not as inspiring as a glorious sunny day. Students often feel deflated when they see the rain and think I am crazy taking them out on location, but I think it can be much more dramatic and certainly atmospheric.

So here I sat, just out of the gale force wind, blowing fiercly down the lake. The Launch had been cancelled due to adverse conditions. I had to hold onto everything and time was the essence. But how uplifting it is to paint against the weather, it was just a quick sketch, and so enjoyable. Not quite a Turner and fastened to the mast, but I do love to see wild conditions rather than a Blue sunny day. Mind there is nothing quite like sitting in the warm sunshine with the lake gently lapping at your feet!

Not Sunflowers! Fancy having a go at both of these with a watercolour base and a little pastel.
I'll keep you posted.

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