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Monday, April 18, 2011

There and back again... a Sunday outing!

Well, as promised on an earlier post... my favourite visitor to my exhibition. Miss Smiley herself, Adeena!!

On Sunday, Tony and l went out  for a drive and ended up in Woolwich. Here is that journey in image form!
We started off from our garage and l was surprised to see the flowers on the bushes seemed to have blossomed overnight. I think they are even deeper blue this year.

This is Vauxhall bus-station and it has won many awards for it's design. I think it looks very American and also looks as though it could be a ski jump. I can see why many people don't like it.

This vehicle is called a DUKW and is an amphibious vehicle taking visitors to sights on and around the Thames. It looks fun doesn't it?
Don't you just love spirals?
Can you see the racing bike and rider in this image? Clever isn't it?
Boiling hot day, sun shining and this woman has boots and a thick woollen jerkin on!! Definitely her own style though... great.
Battersea Power Station look- a - like! Also love the branches..very alien looking don't you think?
This orange bike is a memorial to someone who was killed at this junction. I have not been able to see who, when or how but it is all very sad.
Just when you thought it was safe...they are every where again... ahhhhhhh. Meerkats rule!
This was what was on the other side of the road to the Meerkats.....a very weird and quirky shop. Looks a lot of fun!
Waiting to get on the Woolwich ferry! We had never been on it before, so thought "why not?" and it's free as well!
Loading time. Only one ferry working today as it is Sunday, so the process was a little slower than normal.
We felt very hemmed in when a HUGE container lorry was parked next to our little mini...
The funny thing about this image was when l took it l did not see the blue marks on the tower block. I asked Tony if he was aware of the blue pattern and he admitted he hadn't either! Very strange.
This very interesting looking compound was the "London Teleport Station". Very M15 stuff!
Um wonder if they ran out of money before they got to installing the window frames and glass for this house?
We decided to go and find the park that is a viewing point for The Thames Barrier. This is the sunken garden part of the park. l think it is gorgeous.
We felt we were back in Safa Park in Dubai, many years ago. Even the late afternoon heat felt the same. Bliss and happy memories.
And here it is...The Thames Barrier. l think it is fantastic to look at as well as the job it does of hopefully protecting London from Tidal, flood surges!
Isn't it a sad country we live in when signs like this have to be put up to keep dissuade thieves from compromising people's safety!
The beach......
The pebbles.......
Tony looking at the Thames Barrier. Please note... The man bag!!!
A child's chalk drawing.
I was very upset years ago when l never got to actually stand on the Wobbly Bridge by Tate Modern before they "mended" it and it became stable... boring. Well l have found a replacement. This bridge wobbles and it is amazing fun!!
Cool mini!
Some of the wonderful architecture in and around London.

The mess and clear up of the aftermath of The London Marathon.
A very green emergency staircase!!!
This interesting sculpture forms a part of a wall to a primary school. The wavy line represents The Thames river running through London.
An unusual view of "The Shard" being built ever taller! As you may have guessed from the name, the exterior of the building is encased in panels of glass.
Yet another view of "the Eye"! Love this structure! Can you see the empty capsule?

This building is by Waterloo Station and l love driving round it because the coloured panels catch the light differently depending on the time of day.




Sunday, April 10, 2011

Exhibition day.


On Saturday l had my Open Exhibition in The UpGallery in Putney. I felt honoured that some of my friends came to see it. One big hug to a special friend Andrew Roberts, who came quite away to see it and us. Thanks Andrewx. A gorgeous young lady also came to see me...will show you her, if her mum says it is ok!

The Gallery put on a lovely spread for visitors. The olives were gorgeous!
 They also provided red and white wine, orange juice and water.
After we finished for the day, we put the car away and went to The Telegraph for a glass..please note ..of one glass of wine each. The pub was full of a wedding party plus a rugby crowd..too noisy! So we went home.

Saturday, April 02, 2011

The day in the life of this Artist!


I thought l would show you what l have been doing over the last few days. 'The life of an Artist'..well this one anyway!!
Most of you know how great l think my hubby is but believe me he has gone way over "Fantastic" this time. He sat and completed all my frames. he typed out all my cards, price list and my Artist's Statement. He has earned himself many brownie points.

 As always l just cannot be tidy! Is there any hope for me?
 And here it is ...all "hung" up. Whew!
 Here are the pieces........"Spirit Faces".
"Noah's Ark"
 "Let your imagination go wild".
 "Hi" ..one of the three wall hangings.

 One of the squares of the mobile.

 Another of the squares of the mobile.
 Another of the squares of the mobile.



 The rest of the Gallery.



 Panic...panic....people interested in some images already..so off to IKEA by tram to get some more woodem frames.
I recognised where to get off by spying "The Towers"!
 Although it was a nice day with blue skies...see how strong the wind was!
 I love these light shades but only in THIS situation.
 This is the silk l started last night so l could paint today in the Gallery.
These are the Buisness postcards Tony made up for me this morning and then l added the silk pieces. I am really pleased with them. They were well received by customers today.
I was painting at my table in this corner and people were really interested and thought it was a wonderful idea.
I bought myself a standing folder at Atlantis Art Shop in Whitechapel for my loose paintings. I found it really useful and l am so glad l bought it.



I had finished this Noah's Ark by the end of the day. It was great talking to customers, children and other artists and just soaking up the atmosphere. I really miss this..contact with future clients!
 This is how l left my little piece of the gallery this evening.

 My "Happy Fish" hanging in the front window of The Gallery.

 Look what l came home to tonight!xx Isn't nature wonderful? Night all...