Painting in the Gardens

I have been painting in our Botanical Gardens here in Sheffield. This picture was painted on site over two afternoons (4 hours). I met several people I had not seen for a few years so it pays to get out and about. I have a show in these gardens this weekend...sell, sell, sell....oh well !

Painting in Derbyshire

I was teaching in Derbyshire last weekend , and painted this Manor House as a demonstration. It is the house where The Babbington Plot was hatched to put Mary Queen of Scots on the throne in the 16 century. It is currently owned by a former Blue Peter presenter who runs an excellent B&B service. I am told three of the Blue Peter Dogs are buried in the garden.......'Get down Shep!'