Hi Everyone! I’m hoping this first pic will go some way to explaining (and, hopefully, excuse!) my long silence. Getting ready for a new exhibition is always time-consuming – what with the sheer body of work one has to complete … Continue reading
Yes, it’s that time again (albeit a little later than usual) but I’m all packed and set to return to the island – more than ready now for some sun, glorious SUN!! With spring arriving so late here in London … Continue reading
Gosh time certainly does fly when you’re having fun! Five years already? Really? A huge Thank you to all my loyal followers who’ve stuck with me all this time….without you there would be no blog! So to celebrate, please help … Continue reading
Almost two weeks into the new year and so far so good! I’ve managed to stick to most of my resolutions – which is a bit of a first for me! Mainly I’ve been trying to alter my body clock … Continue reading
So here we are, it’s the last day of the year 2012 and now that there’s a bit of a lull (with Christmas over and the New Year festivities yet to commence) there’s just enough time to fit in a … Continue reading
Hi Everyone! I’m so thrilled to announce that PAINTING SKIATHOS has been awarded the prestigious ‘One Lovely Blog Award’ ! To accept, I must do three things: 1. Thank the person who nominated me. 2. Write 7 random facts about myself. 3. … Continue reading
(‘Where do I Begin?’ – Love Story 1968).….seems a fitting title for this post, given that it’s been so long since my last one and I have SO much to tell…….But more than that; with the sad passing of the … Continue reading
Oh dear, this technology lark’s all very well but when it goes pear-shaped, well XX*%@**!!!XX!!! Boy, does it go PEAR-SHAPED!!! Hence this long-overdue post….If silence is golden – then I claim the medal! Over the last two months my nice, … Continue reading
Whew! I feel like I’ve run a marathon! I know I said I just wanted time out to paint this year….Well! Paint I certainly have, non-stop almost, which is fine because the weather here on Skiathos has been so unpredictable … Continue reading
Ooh It’s SO good to be back on the island! I was more than happy to leave the relentless rain and gloomy grey skies of London far behind when I took off from Heathrow in the very early hours of … Continue reading
Gosh! I didn’t realise how long it’s been since my last post! Isn’t it always the way; just when you think all is plain sailing and you can finally relax, Life has a way of creeping up and biting you … Continue reading
Ok, so last time I likened myself to a hedgehog but I think a ‘magpie. is nearer the mark! I’m afraid I’m a bit of a hoarder; since early childhood, I have always been an avid collector of ‘things’ and I’ve … Continue reading
My life, here in London, is very different from the one I live on the island. Surrounded as I am by all the wonderful and exciting things this amazing city has to offer, you probably think my days are filled … Continue reading
“I could compare my music to white light which contains all colours. Only a prism can divide the colours and make them appear; this prism could be the spirit of the listener.” – Arvo Part Those of you who are … Continue reading
Well here we are, almost two weeks into the new year already, hope you all had a happy, peaceful holiday and the chance of a good, well-earned rest! Now that all the Christmassy trinkets, tinsel and twinkly lights been stored … Continue reading
