Monthly Archives: March 2017

Week 12, 20th – 26th March What to paint first! I had so many things on my list of possibilities for this week. Blackthorn, Magnolia, Forsythia, Cherry Blossom, several colours of Pulmonaria. I opted for Flowering Currant, sort of. We … Continue reading →

Week 11, 13th – 20th March As we drove through dense mist up onto the moor, ghostly white shapes flitted passed us. The black headed gulls were back. They looked amazing in the mist. They have returned to nest on … Continue reading →

Week 10,  6th March – 12th Everywhere I looked this week there were so many things that I could paint for my journal. Spring is well on it’s way and everything is waking. Here are the four things I chose. … Continue reading →

Week 9, 27th February – 5th March As I was walking towards the canal in Garstang, I noticed that there was very colourful bark on the trees by the road. The first was Eucalyptus, patched in pastel colours. Next to … Continue reading →

Week 8, a little late I love all the birds in the crow family, but am particularly fond of magpies. We have a pair nesting in the sycamore at the bottom of the garden. They have been harassed all week … Continue reading →