TEA IN THE GARDEN

Had a lovely, if too brief, catchup with Chez today. We had tea on the patio as the weather was so nice and we chatted about this and that, mostly "that"; the thing we dont want to mention (blackdog)........oops, I mentioned it! Damn! She showed me her home studio and the art she is currently working on. I was much impressed by her photographs of a doll she has created and given "sets" for her/it to pose in. I think there may be a future in that. Sadly I didnt have long enough and have promised to be able to stay a little longer next time and, for the first time ever from ANYBODY, she suggested it might be nice for her and Ralph to come visit Agnes and myself. Now that would be a first. Apart from that, members of KLA gathered at the Exchange Bar in Leicester to investigate an art event there in May. Decide on logistics etc.. It will be some time in May and we also have a week at Fabrika in October. Just as Im leaving the studio things are looking up, but I will remain an associate member so I will continue to be involved. Sign paperwork this week on the new studio and will move in on April 1st, which Im hoping isnt an omen. Cant wait. OK, thats all for now folks. Remember to Love all, hurt none, and walk in soft shoes.

Black Dog Campaign | SANE

Black Dog Campaign | SANE

I have known BlackDog, suffered under its teeth but, eventually, fought it off. Always it lingers in the shadows but now I know the warning signs I put my defences into action and cage the BlackDog once more. I will never allow it to sink its teeth into me again. If anyone out there is suffering  why not let me know and maybe together we can bring it to heel.

Love all, hurt none, and walk in soft shoes.

NEW PAINTING IN PROGRESS

The start of a new painting; the last one to come out of my studio space at Knighton Lane, so its quite poignant (spelling?). It isnt complete, I can see looking at it now that there is at least one place that badly needs revisiting, but it could be another week before I get into the studios again. It has been confirmed that I can move into my new studio in April and, although I shall miss the KLA building, I cant wait to get my things in there. I have even been given permition to have an open studio evening to mark my arrival at the new studio so watch out for invitations! Well, thats all for now so remember, Love all, hurt none and walk in soft shoes. Peace lives within.