Eileen and I are now into the routine of using our new studio/gallery - Rigmarole Studio! We officially launched in November last year with family and friends and , now that the festive season is well and truly over, we are in full swing.
Eileen is working in mixed media on canvas creating an image of Venice in preparation for the classes that she will run in the studio.
I have just started to sketch out a painting based on my experiences overseas in 2013.
I am still painting primarily in Watercolours using the natural things that I see around me, and I have a painting on the go but this, new work, will be a slight change in direction. It is good to try something new, even if it only confirms that the status quo is where you eventually end up.
I am painting on canvas using oils. It is many years since I used oils and there are many more additives available to the artist so it is all an adventure.
My subject is 'New York"! After my short visit meeting friends in 2013, I was excited by the atmosphere of the great metropolis.
I am trying to steer clear of the cliche! No yellow cabs, tourist icons etc but just the experience of being there. The painting will be based on reflections in the window of a New York diner.....I'll keep you posted.