Day Three - Yellow Peril

This is a new subject for me, the plant vehicles working on the construction site in my town. I wasn't brave enough to snap away while the builders were still on site which might have been more interesting - I might sneak over, taking my little point and shoot, the only problem is I have a much better zoom lens on my big camera!

I found myself wanting to render them as if they were brand new, all shiny and ultra yellow!! Such a shame they were REALLY dirty!

I have had a better day, gave a one to one painting lesson this morning and got on with my 30/30 the rest of the time. The weather has been dire - rain and really strong winds, causing flooding in town. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow will be calmer.

Day Two - William Pear

This is a little cheat today - I have been working on 2 paintings today and neither are coming together as I'd like so here is a little palette oil done a few weeks ago. My first knife painting actually and I loved doing it!
Once my other paintings dry off tomorrow I should be able to get them finished!!

6"x6" Oil 

I started the day trying an 8"x8", maybe a bit ambitious for a daily for me! So then began a 6"x6"...... I am giving a lesson in the morning so just as well I have something started!

Day One - Red Collar Girl

Day one of my 30 paintings in 30 days. This gorgeous girl was waiting to join the dog show at Rozelle in Ayr, one Sunday in late summer.

6"x6" oil on board £100

I thought I would be organised this year and not grappling for subjects each morning.......help....suggestions please!!!! 

Jan Painting and Drawing Lessons

The lull between Xmas and New Year, a time to prepare for the coming months

I have my posters all ready to hand out for the next session  of painting and drawing classes. We will now meet in Greyfriars House, giving us more space!

Anyone interested in coming along, just email or give me a call!

January 2014 Thirty Paintings in Thirty Days Challenge

I am planning to take part in another 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge this January! I AM mad but honestly it is very rewarding! One thing I don't want to repeat this January, is not knowing from day to day what my subjects will be! The early morning panic - what shall I paint - help.......ahhh..... lunchtime - what shall I paint - help.......I have to start painting!!!!! That's the pressure point!
So, instead of inwardly shouting "help" at that point, I'd love your help - NOW!! PLEASE!!!! Send me suggestions that I could do a series of, maybe 3 or 4 variations or different colour variations of the same subject, anything that comes into your head.... obviously your suggestions need to include items I can get my hands on!

I have been suffering alot of shoulder and upper back pain over the last few months - which began in earnest whilst I was hard at work painting for the Whitehouse Gallery Xmas Exhibition. I presumed that my osteoporosis was worsening - I am delighted to say it has not, in fact, my bone density has improved! So much so, I am now just borderline!!!! So the pain is purely muscular and needs physio and pilates, no medication!

Male Model Two Life Drawing

This male model could only model for us for one evening, as he had hurt his foot. I don't think he was exactly delighted to see the sarong, coolie hat and parasol our artist brought along but he looked great! 

I hope he can come back to model for us in the new year!

New Session Painting and Drawing Classes

My drawing and painting classes recommence on January 31st to April 4th 2014. Fridays 10-1pm, being held at Greyfriars House, Kirkcudbright. A ten week block costing £100
Email for registration - msm.art@btinternet.com

I am now working on Xmas commissions - hope I get finished in time!!