Learning Curves

There's been a bit of delay with this week's blog -  my scanner had an identity crisis and forgot its purpose in life. My recent “change of direction” has been both enjoyable and challenging – embracing technology being the steepest learning curve for me. My concentration, frustration and delight as I learnt new skills and saw my website go live are depicted in my diary - as are the reactions of those around me!  And as for social networking – that’s another world  - one of which I am only just beginning to understand. I am thinking of providing you with the opportunity to join my mailing list and receive automatic updates of my blog, or periodic snippets of my latest news and creations. If you already follow my blog, or have something to say about this idea please leave a comment. I'd like to say thank you to Liz (and those around me) for being so patient and helpful along this learning curve!  

                                                                                       

A Breath of Fresh Air

I’m back in the greenhouse and it’s even colder – sporting the furry Russian hat and extra thermals today! I’m working on another commission whilst the sun is up, a dog plus mistress portrait, and a snowdrop scene indoors in front of the fire when the sun goes down. When it is so cold outside it’s hard to imagine the heat of the summer sun and days (or in my case weeks) spent busy in the garden. Last year’s diary is a pleasant reminder of warmer days.

      
         

Inspiration

Where has January gone? The snowdrops are nodding in the garden and spring is already on its way. One of those new year resolutions to myself was to produce at least one lino-cut every month. My excuse is that I have run out of lino and I am eagerly awaiting the delivery following an evening of on-line shopping. Looking back at my diary from last year there are a couple images with a touch of realism that might inspire my first lino-print of 2012. If I stick to my resolution (of course I will) I may produce a calender featuring a print for each month.