It has been February for a few days now and I have still not managed to finish some work. My excuse is the snow in January fluffed my schedule, but really, we should all be getting ready for the next lot that is forecast for February. Lovely!
Speaking of snow and such, I used to be a huge fan of the Winter Olympics, mainly because of my hapless attempts at speedskating as a young woman, but I won't get much time between editing my first book and finishing some artwork off this month to watch any of it. For those who participate, good luck folks, and for those who compete in the luge - just make sure that you all hang onto your tea trays!
I would also be grateful for any visitors letting me know if the carousel above is working? Just click on a picture for a larger view, and then click on it again to view the carousel. Oh... technology! Thank you.
So, please stay tuned to my channel this month because I might surprise you and actually manage to achieve something!
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Happy Painting!
Jo-Anne
The Butterfly Saga
Early in February 09...
I was in touch with fab photographer Bob Jensen and in February, I was in the middle of painting one of his photographs of a lovely Gulf Fritillary butterfly. He has the most beautiful photographs of flower mantis, and one of my favorites - a fantastic green spider! Though work is very slow on this painting, I hope that it will show the beauty of the butterflys beautiful wings.
March - Gulf Fritillary - Still! Still! Still! in the middle of this one... Sorry Bob, it is a bit tricky!
September... I might have to try again on a different type of support to see if I can do a better job of this. Oh dear... feeling a little hopeless.
October... Now that it is late in the year I have decided to make a few notes about my inadvertent adventures, especially with this particular subject. I keep trying to get going, and somehow grind to a halt. I think I may have fluffed this painting! Photos at an even later date? Gah!
Please check out his site at www.bobjensenphotography.com You won't be disappointed and can see the things that I am at a loss to paint - for now....
Exhibitions and Fairs 2009
Shipley Library, Shipley: 20th July to 1st August 09
Baildon Library, Baildon: 21st March to 4th April 09
Enquiries:
A small selection of contemporary works can be found at:
BBP Gallery, Baildon, West Yorkshire. Tel 01274 296301
Private tuition available for individuals or for groups.