Living the life of a hermit with a few exceptions!

Thank you so much for your interest in my work. Tomorrow I will be offering a 20% discount off all the prints if anyone feels tempted, for the whole month of May! It’s a SALE FOR MAY!

I have been staying in the Midi - Pyrenees for the last couple of months as I originally came out to house/cat sit. I arrived in early March and enjoyed a blissful two weeks exploring the local surroundings, mostly on foot. My first painting expedition was a ten minute walk to sit in a field and paint wild daffodils. The palettes were glowing with pale yellows and greens.

Just beginning to settle into a routine when the news of Covid 19 hit France and lockdown was announced on the 16th March. We were required by law to fill out an official form stating reasons for leaving home, time, date, distance etc. I was facing a new set of thoughts and emotions....along with the rest of the world population. 

I welcomed the walk beside rampaging river, carpets of wood anemones and celandines. It would take me a couple of hours round trip to the nearest town to the local mini supermarket. No longer able to trek off into the nature to paint, I began scouring the fruit and veg stalls for inspiration. As a colourist I was happy to see the bunches of vibrant radishes and the asparagus bound by vivid green elastic bands!

I had to mentally banish all thoughts of fear re the virus in order to stay positive and paint. The fact of not seeing anyone apart from the cashier and the odd dog walker made communication extra special. I looked forward to my weekly chat with Sarah Edmonds to discuss marketing ideas. In April I launched a new collection of greeting cards with the invaluable help from Satori Creative, website designer, Crockett Cresswell, Sarah Edmonds Marketing and Mark Parry, The Artist's Print Room.

I am waiting with baited breath for my paint order to arrive from the UK, Winsor & Newton gouache. I've been enjoying the St.Cuthberts watercolour blocks in the various sizes.

Wishing you joy and very good health. 

Sarah.