I thought that when I finished work, I would get to blog a little more often and wouldn’t get so behind on my reading either. So far nothing could be further from reality. At the beginning of the month I was getting pretty down with the constant rain, so I turned to sunnier times and started painting Skiathos.
Oil on Canvas ~ Olive Grove Gateway
Little did I realise at that point that I would end up there very shortly but, I did and I went! Although, I didn’t much art while I was out there, I really did make the most and gets lots of reference material. A small selection is over on my photography blog.
As a result of my last portrait commission, I also gained another one which needed to be a little larger than normal. Again I used pastel on pastelmat, the size is roughly A3.
This one has all been framed up now and is ready to go…….
I also decided that I would do the Art project this year. I have always wanted to do it but, I was ever conscious of time! 
The best thing for me is that they have also opened it up to photographs which was the clincher. It means that I can incorporate all of my mediums up which I love to do. I am sure I still have that paper cutting in my blood from constructing greetings cards and scrapbooking. I also love quotes and saying so in every way, I was more inspired to do it. Since arriving back from Skiathos, I have put together the cover and a few initial pages:
I will also be adding some small sketches but, I confess that this size is a little small for me. Most of my work tends to be at least A4.
Otherwise, I have been working in the garden; planting, weeding and tidying. For those that have known me a while, it is almost back to the pre-accident days. I have to ensure that I monitor my time for anything too physical but, I have found that if I do an hour a day, my knee doesn’t complain too much. So, this was the back, the front garden is next!
Have a great weekend all especially, as here in the uk, we have jubilee celebrations 
kaslkaos
/ June 1, 2012Wonderful to hear about your recovery! Good news. I love your little art project book. I’m always a fan of the small stuff, probably because we have to winnow down to the important details to keep things within bounds.
Congrats on your portrait completion and new commission, and what a charming Skithios painting. Sunny and bright indeed.
CherryPie
/ June 3, 2012I like your art project book, it will be something good to look back on. I am glad you hear your knee is much better now. Happy Jubilee weekend.
carolottaway
/ June 4, 2012Wow, you are one busy girl:) All of your art projects are so beautiful. Congrats! on the commissions as well:)