Sketch notes - August 1-September 2 
Sketching while away on trips can be good fun.These small watercolour artworks bring a smile to my face when I reflect on a fabulous recent trip to NYC, London, San Francisco and Hawaii. 

R.I.P. Jenna - 2/12/2004 - 4/1/2017    Top image acrylics on card 12x12cms.

Within 12 months I have lost my darling husband Paul, and our 2 rescue pet Westies, Harry and Jenna. This sweet little dog had 7 years of cruel mass breeding on a puppy farm and her last 4 years in doggy heaven on earth with us. My heart is well and truely broken.

A Rosey Expression 2 - Acrylics on canvas board - 20 x20 cms

That's two of my Roses I have lovingly painted and have given as gifts. $190 Sold

David's Shoes - 20x20 cms oils on canvas board

Loved painting my friend son's first walking shoes. 

Happy days and enjoy this still life art gift for your new abode Jan. $550 Sold

In Good Company - Acrylics on paper and silk  - 60 x80 cms. NFS

Created recently with an outpouring of emotion, Paul's dining room chair with his also sadly departed bestie canine friend Harry, has a 3D finish. Two lives not lost, but now celebrated every single day in very good company. 

Thanks to Joy Dennis a painting buddy, who stood by me through much of this amazing painting experience. 

 "Patches and Peaches" - Oil on canvas - 30x40 cms Gifted

Knowing how much my darling late hubby Paul loved animals, it was a timely passionate and heartfelt experience to paint, especially for our friends Sharon and Phil Dowling, their two beloved family pets.  Enjoy the memories.  RIP XXX. $550 Sold

A Taste Of Honey - 90 x 90 cms - Acrylics on Canvas  Gifted

The size of this painting I thought might be very confronting, however, I really enjoyed facing up to the challenge. $1200 Sold