Basket bird

basket bird now on exhibition at Arnold lodge school
A mixed media piece, I added the sparkle  to inspire the children's imaginations, it looks like an illustration from a story.
 CDs and fairies will be removed as the plants settle in, when it's relocated in my garden

the original idea goes back to mother and child theme; a lot of parenting is purely functional, I use domestic furniture to represent this e.g. a chair or basket. the flowers represent new life.

I got use to driving with basket bird on the roof of the micra

a modest start to basket bird

Willow basket

Preparing for Exhibition Pastelaria Portuguesa, 57 Coten End, Warwick CV34 4NU 31st March-11th May

Preparing work for a show is a hassle but I find it more than worthwhile as it focuses the mind. Allowing you to complete a body of work, and move on artistically refreshed.
Here are a few I'm considering

Sunset 2013 oil on canvas £175
Atmospheric landscape, with dramatic colour; using colour theory

Geese 2006 acrylic on canvas £195
These two geese are a common sight on the Grand Union Canal  Leamington. a dedicated same sex couple living happily since escaping from a local farm

 Light through trees 2010 acrylic on canvas £245
inspired by a walk on Leek Wotton golf course

Glorious Mud 2011 acrylic on canvas £245
happy childhood memories come to mind when watching a friends youngest  play near Saxonmill

Jackie Entertains 2012 acrylic on canvas £195 after drawing Jackie James performing many times, this painting  is an attempt to capture her unique talent