Monday, 9th February 2026 - Roses and Stocks

Tim and I have been doing some DIY. Our dining room has become cluttered. The removal of a bookcase and shelves have improved it greatly. One of the bedrooms had bees painted on the ceiling from when our grandchildren slept in it. It was sad to see them disappearing under many layers of block out paint. The memories are still with me.

The garden is boggy. The chickens paddling in muddy puddles. But the daffodils are rising above the rain drenched soil. I have a glorious bunch of flowers adorning my kitchen table. Today I had the artistic energy to paint them. Gorgeous aren't they?

Roses and Stocks
Oil on board
40cm x 30cm

Sunday, 1st February 2026 - January Roundup

 The January push up challenge for Cancer Research is complete. I reached my goal of raising £150 - thank you to everyone who donated. You can add to my donations here

The Strada Easel challenge was a great challenge. Here are all the paintings. All are for sale unless marked sold. Email me here if you wish to buy a painting

A Lemon for Healing and Vitality

Botanical Tulip

Daffodil for Hope and Joy

Custard Tart

Sold - Fruit Salad

Snowdrops for Hope

Susans Vase

Tiny Carnations

Tiny Red Onion

Viburnum for New Beginnings

A Pink Rose for Friendship

Camillia for Affection

Daffodils for Resilience

A Touch of Snow

Bramley

Coxs Orange Pippin

Hellebore

Himalayan Strawberry Tree

Jam Jar Posy

Kintsugi

Last of a Bunch

Marmalade

Mollys White

One and a half

Primrose for Renewal

Radish for a salad

September Wonder

Tiny Tomato

Tiny Onion

Tulips in a Green Vase