This is the (Almost) daily diary of a successful, established artist,it follows all the exciting times and the not so exciting times, the ups when the paintings go well and the downs when they don't ( Very Rare!!) Details of up and coming exciting times are all here, as well as the normal day to day living. Join me on this journey to the unknown!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Busy Times Ahead!
It seems ages since I did a black canvas class!
Then on Sunday we are back on the market up town--this time its a Halloween market-though we havent been told to dress up or anything-should be busy if the weather is something like as the kids are still on half term.
Then we are back up there again on Wednesday Nov 3rd for our usual market and again the next day Nov 4th for the craft market.Shame we cant just wrap the stall up on Wednesday after we finish and unwrap it on Thursday!
It take 2 hours to set the stall up with the stands, tables,,paintings cards etc -much quicker taking it all down--just over 30 mins!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
To a Phenomenal Woman
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Busy Times!
We are starting back on the regular Wednesday market tomorrow. We have got everything ready for an early start. We have done a couple of Sunday ones which were quite busy , but are not expecting to be rushed off our feet on the Wednesday one just yet!
There may be some visitors still around though-you never know what the day will bring!
We will be packing up a bit earlier than usual because I have a demo to do tomorrow night in Telford for a ladies club. Its one of the biggest so far with 100 members--I'm sure it wont be much different to doing one in front of 30 !
I have spent an hour getting my bags ready--its surprising how many bags we get through with sales of cards etc when we do these events!
Ive also got my photograph album up to date with all the students photos--people love to see just what is achieved in the classes and it gives them the encouragement to join up for a class themselves when they can actualy see the the paintings done in class.
Ive got a full class on saturday and we are on the market again on Sunday, so a busy week for us.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Market 15th July
The weather didn't look promising yesterday as we set off to the market-however it stayed dry for us to set up and we only had a few short showers during the day.
It was busy all day and we met people from all over the country who want to come and paint!
I started a new painting while I was there-the beautiful sunshine we had inspired me to paint some sunflowers! I bought some as a reference from the local supermarket.!
My ''managers'' Pauline and Chris called by to have a chat and do their ususal promotion of my classes, and we got talking about the encaustic wax painting.
I cant belive that all the time they have been by the stall talking that they have never seen it done!
Anyway yesterday they had a quick demo of it and they were hooked!
They took away a complete set and Im waiting to see the results---they will have lots of fun with it!
I was well chuffed with my new cards and the new stand-they do sell really well-cant wait for Lin to come and take photos of some more of my paintings now!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Yesterdays Craft Market
We met some lovely people as usual, and look forward to meeting them in the future in class!
Forgot to take the camera with us so no pics Im afraid!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Jacks Painting!
Must say a big thanks to Jack for the lovely big Easter egg he bought for me-will share it with Bill though!
Monday, March 23, 2009
Yesterdays Craft Fair
We had a wonderful time yesterday at the craft fair. The weather was very kind to us-much better than forecast-loads of people about for a change!
We had a bit of excitement in the morning when a horse drawn carriage overturned and the horse bolted, being caught and stopped only a few yards away from the market stalls-good job it was early in the day and not many people about-it could have been nasty. The horse hit a transit van and caused a bit of damage, but fortunately the horse was unhurt except for a few cuts.
I was painting all day, working on a couple of paintings that I wanted to finish-one is being given to charity, I will post the details up here shortly. The other big piece was a large triptych of my birch trees. People were very interested to see what I was doing, and quite a few want to join a class.
I sold my monochrome birch tree triptych to a lovely couple who had come from Banbury.
The lady spotted the wax foxgloves that I had added on another of the series and really liked it so I added some while she watched, just for her on the first canvas of the set she had bought. She explained that her living room was black and white and they would fit in beautifully.
All in all a great day, I finished off the brown triptych today at home, thats waiting to be varnished now.
To top the day my stepson Carl and his lady took us out for a beautiful meal at The Boot last night.
A great ending to a great day-thanks both!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Last Craft Fair of 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Class of Jan 10th --Snow Drifts

A new class subject-Snow Drifts is painted in oil paints and although its a snowy scene-it has a lovely warm glow to it with a bright sunset sky.
This painting is suitable for all ages and abilities
If you are interested in joining this class please get in touch with me via the website http://www.paintingmyway.co.uk/
or give me a ring on 01584 872013 if you have any questions about this class
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Droitwich Art Society
We had a lovely evening last night at Droitwich Art Society.There was a good crowd at the hall which had fantastic lighting for me to paint by!
As usual with the art societies there were lots of interesting questions all night and almost everyone was taking notes.
I expect to see some of them in the future in classes and several of them were interested in having me to do demos at various other groups.
I only managed to get a photograph of Keith with his painting of Summer Day he won in the raffle, I was kept so busy afterwards answering questions, the winner of the other painting Winter Wonderland had gone home before me getting a photo of the painting or the winner herself!
I have got to find time to look up my dates for next year--Wellsbourne Art Society have asked me to return for the 3rd time in March next year!
The members who attended the Birch Tree class earlier this year have taken their paintings along to the meeting and everyone was well impressed with them!
As usual we will make a few days of it as we really love the area-maybe we will incorporate it into our wedding anniversary/my birthday and stay in the lovely posh hotel we came across last time we were there!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bishops Castle Michaelmas Fair








We have had a lovely day today,first of all we went to Leominster Boot sale-we haven't been for weeks because of doing various craft fairs and also the weather. It was lovely to wander around and pick up some bargains-like a new cd system which sounds just brilliant and has been set up in the kitchen!I also bought some lovely jewelry for myself! As if I need any more!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Food And Drink Craft Fair









Thursday, August 14, 2008
Caroles Class


Sunday, August 10, 2008
Craft market
It was unusually busy for a change, despite the weather! I didn't even get chance to take any photos, as Bill pointed out as we were packing up at 5pm!
It was a constant stream of people most of the day. Jill a lady Ive been talking to on the Internet for a while came by, she wanted to try out the encaustic art and had ordered the complete set off me.
I gave her a demo of how to do it, and then she had a go, so I could be sure that she knew exactly how much pressure to apply to the iron. She did a lovely pink and purple pic in just a few seconds!
She is a really keen artist and I had to send Bill home to collect some black and white blank canvas as I had forgotten she had told me she wanted some!
Good job we are only 1 mile away!
I managed to get 2 paintings done--2 class subjects that I wanted to get done on the size canvas we use in class.
At the moment they are on much bigger canvas and it was confusing people when I said they were class subjects-the size put them off!!
Anyway I managed to finish them, in between all the chatting and demonstrating, I hope they dry before the weekend so I can take them to the Tern Valley Vintage show .
Monday, July 28, 2008
Craft Fair

Friday, July 04, 2008
Craft Fair

Well the wet weather held off until mid morning, then we had a couple of quick showers, but in between it was a lovely warm day.The town wasn't very busy though considering the Ludlow Festival was on. The weather forcast had put people off I expect!
I have some bookings for demonstrations and some bookings for later in the year for classes.
I could have sold loads of encaustic stuff if it had arrived from my supplier---sods law I suppose but everyone who wanted a set is relatively local so will call by when we are up on the ''book and craft ''market on the Sunday 13th July. I will have to post one set to some visitors from Yorkshire as soon as it arrives.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Bella's Christening



We had a lovely afternoon today--my daughter Becki was Godmother to this beautiful little baby(BELLA) whose mum is Becki's best friend Shell.


