Bromyard Gala

We are back from a fantastic weekend at Bromyard Gala..first time out for our new caravan...few teething problems--like the fridge wouldn't work but otherwise its just great--far more comfortable than the old one--the bed is a bit softer and much bigger! We went over on Friday afternoon and got everything set up in the marquee ready to hang the paintings early on Saturday..after we did that we had to race over to our lovely friend Lin who had rushed through 80 new greetings cards for me as sales had gone mad and I had almost run out of them during the markets the previous week! We stopped and had a lovely meal at The Three Elms on the way back to the site...mixed grill for me---I was very good and left all the chips! We were sooo tired when we got back to the van we just fell into bed and listened to the bands singing in the nearby field!

We had a great space in the marquee..plenty of room to put up the tables and display stands..and I didn't get in the way of next doors stall when I was demonstrating and had crowds of people watching!

I have to get cracking again today and do some more tiny paintings--Ive almost sold out of them...

had a good display of cards thanks to Lin..

Three large paintings went off to new homes...Summer Day went off to Redditch...

I have to get another one painted like this as its a workshop subject in September and only have one version left now as an example...this one has gone to a lovely home along with The Birches

This soft green Serenity painting is off to Norway to live with a lovely family.

Bill popped into Bromyard to pick up some ice cubes on Saturday so we could enjoy a jug (or 2) of Pimms---it just has to be done when the sun is shining and you have had a good day! After a steak sandwich we went off to listen to the band playing-a lovely evening was had by all--even if I cant remember the last bit LOL...I had the best nights sleep for weeks Saturday night!

We had the lovely Gemma next to us again this year with her mum...beautiful silver/gems jewelry they were selling! Anyway I asked her if she fancied having a go-and got the usual reply I get off folk "I cant paint!" after persuading her that she could-I went through a step by step Stormy Poppies painting with her...she couldn't believe it--and was so excited to watch it grow so quickly-- 30 mins and it was done-- and yes the hardest part was signing her name on the bottom!

one happy Gemma! We are looking forward to seeing her and her sister in a workshop soon!

There were some stunning sunsets while we were there...

This lovely chap was just across the aisle in the marquee--Nick Grant is a brilliant water colourist and had a beautiful display of his work there along with the frames he makes...what a character he is--he had us in fits of laughter all weekend with his tales..

One of Nicks paintings....didn't get to take any of his beautiful sunset landscapes...

We arrived back completely knackered at 7.30pm,unloaded the van and caravan put the wine to cool and settle down on the patio to listen to the last night of Ludlow Festival--wow that bought back some memories--Bay City Rollers,Showaddywaddy and David Essex were performing...it was a lovely  still evening and we could hear them all as clear as a bell...

Bill fired up the chimanea so we were all nice and toasty..

We love watching the flames..and could see weird and wonderful faces in there like this one...

And then there was the fireworks finale...what a wonderful weekend we had...lets hope the weather holds for the next venue in 2 weeks time Festival At The Edge ...a 3 day  one then...looking forward to meeting up  with friends there and having fun!