Smile

Peace begins with a smile.

 Mother Teresa

Smile
oil on oil paper
8"x 10"

Belief

“To be an artist is to believe in life.” ~ Henry Moore

Belief
oil on oil paper
10"x 8"

Alstroemeria II

The truth of the matter is that the people who succeed in the arts most often are the people who get up again after getting knocked down. Persistence is critical.

Scott Turow.

Alstroemeria II
oil on oil paper
10"x 8"

Alstroemeria

It has been super hot these last couple of weeks, I can't tell you how much I am craving the rain though. 

Alstroemeria
oil on oil paper
8"x 10"
 

Change

Each bud opens into a world that is rapidly changing.
 Its impossible to imagine how violence can be an answer to any problem and once that happens it sends ripples throughout the lives of many. I know that there are more good people than bad in this world, in that I find the courage to look to a better future.

Change
oil on oil paper
10"x 8"

Peace

I would like to dedicate this painting to all the people in Nice.

Peace
oil on oil paper
8"x 10"

Attention Seekers

I'm back on track guys, really enjoyed painting this, some real and some my own interpretation, hope to loosen up more as I go along.

Attention Seekers
oil on oil paper
8"x 10"

Attention

That's the motivation of an artist - to seek attention of some kind.

 James Taylor

Attention
oil on box canvas
20cmx 20cm

This quote is so true of how I feel, its nice when it does happen, especially when it comes as a surprise. I was contacted by a fashion company last week, they want to collaborate with me to use my paintings as prints on their clothes, scarves and accessories. As I am already committed to working with someone else I won't be taking up the offer, but its flattering none the less.

I've been absent these last ten days which were meant to be holidays from work and therefore painting days, but as it so often happens plans don't work out, we all ended up with flu. Today I felt well enough to pick up my brushes again.