Owls, Little Darlings and English Spring

Where the Owls roost

Owls can vocalize at a low frequency which allows their songs to travel long distances without being absorbed by vegetation. This would be a useful ability for us in Lockdown. While we have been relying increasingly on technology to communicate and keep society functioning, the natural world has been going on as it always has. In Spring I enjoyed recording the plant world opening up as I painted outside, Plein air, recording British landscape at its best.

English Spring

Lockdown has given birth to some new creative ideas. One is my 'Little Darlings' series of mini paintings. The creative thinking behind these is to paint petite florals which include as much mark making, layering and experimentation with colour as is possible on a small canvas. Produced over a period of several weeks they are rich unique little jewels and very affordable.

The Little Darlings collection

The lack of working to deadlines is tricky. Bursts of creativity are interspersed with periods of sloth and inertia. However, I have done things I usually wouldn't have time to do such as sort out the ancient chaos of my Mosaic store boxes. I tried to give the boxes of china away but this proved more difficult than I would have thought. Sorting through all the old plates, saucers and bowls got me inspired again and I now have a brand new Mosaic Studio. New creations include New Baby Bird Mosaics - a special present to give on the arrival of a new baby. Each one a unique special gift that will last a lifetime. Vegetation Mosaics are designed to make your outdoor space pretty and are still at the design phase - but watch the website.

Mosaic work in progress