Dear friends,
                   Firstly I must apologise for the lack of blog updates recently. Some of you will be aware as to the upheaval of the last year and my move of studio into town. Unfortunately this has turned out to an unmitigated disaster which has cost a great deal financially and emotionally. I am in the process of re-establishing my studio at home and am trying to concentrate on competition pieces,commissions and relaunching on Etsy. I listed a couple of new items this week and strangely found myself feeling very fragile as a result. However,difficult as things have been, I am glad I tried as you never know until you do something.Risk taking comes with the territory.
  I have found some time to go on holiday this spring and visited Rome again,walked the Monaco Grand Prix circuit as it was being set up. Best bit was Barcelona, we visited the Picasso museum in the Gothic Quarter and spent many hours wandering through the rooms there.Loved every minute. The only downside is never enough time to take everything in.
 I have picked up a paintbrush for the first time since I left off teaching art and am rediscovering the enjoyment I get as a result.However not sure what direction that will take me.Wait and see. Attended The Affordable Art Fair in Bristol a couple of weeks ago and spent a couple of hours there but not nearly enough time as so much to see. Hundreds of works by dozens of artists and sculptors,all so very talented. They also had fab cake and coffee. If time will definitely try to attend the next one.
  I have been trying to reorganise my studio so that it looks at least vaguely tidy but with my youngest daughter finishing her art diploma and lack of space,it has been a bit of a challenge. I could really do with a studio four times the size but am sure that I would still fill it with stuff! And now there are easels in the middle of the floor it looks even smaller. I will endeavour to improve it and will post pictures when I have done this.
 Have received an invitation to appear at the Cardiff Steampunk Fair in August so working on designs for that. I am also building up stock of unusual items for collage,steampunk and assemblage art. These will be available at the steampunk fair and on Etsy. I am also sourcing unusual items for clients. If looking for anything unusual or whacky,do not be afraid to ask. Just inbox me on Facebook,Twitter or Etsy.
  Enough of my random ramblings and I promise not to leave it so long next time. Light and love to you all,Anne.