At a course I went on a few years ago, the tutor told us that "there are no right angles in nature". Apparently archeologists, when they find a right angle formation know it is man made. I was fascinated by this and have been searching for right angles in nature ever since. This was the inspiration for a couple of pictures contrasting square, angular man made buildings with the circles, ovals etc of nature. The second was more 'abstract' than the first, and I might make another one, pared down further. Winter offered time to make another collage so I went for the "Circle of Life" - following a tree through all its changing foliage over the seasons. In the pipeline is one of Abingdon, too. I love doing these as the challenge is to find objects which blend together in colour and shape; the perspective may not always be right - but does it matter? Despite the fun and challenge of collage work, I always seem at the end of it to go back to my first love of watercolour; it's such a lovely medium for country scenes, in all weathers and at all times of year - though I have to admit to rarely painting en plein air!
When I want a break from painting, I turn to making jewellery from old beads - whatever I can find or people give me. It is so satisfying to give new life to something broken or thrown away. The part I really enjoy is blending the colours and textures together to create something totally unique and original.
Other events coming up this year: (Please check as more events may be added throughout the year.)
26th-27th Feb, Longwick Art Show, Longwick School, Bucks, 10.00-5.00 (4.00 on Sun), paintings, prints, cards.
21st - 26th March, Abingdon Artists' Spring exhibition, St. Helen's Church , Abingdon, 10.00 - 4.30pm, paintings, prints, cards.
30th April, Abingdon local excellence market, Market Place, Ab., 9.00 - 3.00, small paintings, prints, cards and jewellery
2nd May, Carterton May Day fair, Carterton's Recreation Ground (OX18 3JH) 10am - 3pm, small paintings, prints, cards, jewellery
(16th-21st, Artweeks)
25th June, Abingdon local excellence market, Market Place, Ab., 9.00 - 3.00, small paintings, prints, cards and jewellery
30th July, Abingdon local excellence market, Market Place, Ab., 9.00 - 3.00, small paintings, prints, cards and jewellery
25th-29th Oct, Abingdon Artists' Autumn Exhibition, Christ Church Barn, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon, 10.00 - 4.30, paintings, prints, cards.
29th Oct, Abingdon local excellence market, Market Place, Ab., 9.00 - 3.00, small paintings, prints, cards and jewellery

I also have a stall at Cutteslowe Nursery in Cutteslowe Park, Oxford, throughout the year, selling paintings, prints, cards and jewellery. (Cash only)
My cards are on sale at Annie's Tea Rooms by the boathouse, Abingdon. (Cash only)