A Floral Welcome #54

Daily painting #54  6"x6" oil painting on primed canvas board.  SOLD

I love fresh flowers in my home! Tomorrow evening I am opening up my home for an end of year exhibition and cocktail party for all of my 'students'. Every person, regardless of whether they are a beginner or have been painting for years, has to participate in the exhibition and submit at least one piece of work which has been completed this year. It is a wonderful celebration of a years achievements, a chance to reflect together and most importantly an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful opportunity we have been given to nurture and explore our creativity. 

So....most of the furniture has been removed from my back veranda and entertainment area.... stacks of paintings are waiting to be hung in the morning and my house is full of beautiful fresh flowers...ready to welcome everyone into my home tomorrow! I promise to share a few photos with you....it is sure to be a special evening!

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Reflection #53

Daily painting #53  4"x6"  oil painting on primed canvas board

Today has been one of those days when life sends you a wake up call. A reminder to feel more gratitude and  hold your loved ones closer! 

A shopping mall which was under construction in an area called Tongaat (north of Durban) collapsed yesterday and rescue workers worked through the night to try to find survivors that were buried beneath rubble. My heart breaks for families that are affected by such unnecessary tragedies.

A special friend of my son (he is 12 years old) also underwent important surgery today and we are delighted to hear he is recovering in hospital after a successful operation....my thoughts have been with him and his family all day. I guess every now and again we need to take some quiet time, reflect and count our blessings!

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Three blushing apricots # 52

Daily painting #52  5"x7" oil painting on primed canvas board.  SOLD

Three little ladies take centre stage...shy...coy...bashful...huddling together...blushing!

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Strawberries on a floral cloth #51

Daily painting #51  6"x6" oil painting on primed canvas board

The start of a new week. Early breakfasts and school lunch boxes....roll on Summer holidays I say!

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Evening on the East Coast #50

Daily painting #50 5"x7" oil painting on primed canvas board  SOLD

Today has been the most beautiful day on the East Coast. Even though the wind picked up, it did not keep the folk of Durban off of the beach! Everyone seemed to be out soaking up the sunshine after all the rain we have had...and that summer vibe was contagious!

As evening settles on our east coast city, summer holidays are around the corner and my mood is joyous! It is the end of a beautiful day...the last remnants of sun are bidding farewell....it has been a good weekend...and I have lots to celebrate! 50 days of  little dinky daily paintings....'CHEERS!' Thanks for all your encouragement x Heidi

Summer is almost here....

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Bone China and a Navel (orange) #49

Daily painting #49  6"x8" oil painting on primed canvas board  SOLD

This little bone china cup is like a cat with nine lives! It has a broken handle and has had far too many close encounters with the floor! I have to admit to being a bit of a hoarder when it comes to the broken, discarded and unused, especially if it is pretty or quirky and can be used to hold flowers, pens or paintbrushes. It will usually end up on the shelves in my studio, with all the other 'junk' and treasures!
I bought some juicy Navel oranges from the market and they were sitting, along with all the beautiful 'junk' on the shelf in the studio....this little broken cup just caught my eye. And so it has been given another 'new life' ... on my canvas! Who says the 'broken' can't be beautiful....

The key #48

Daily painting #48  4"x6" oil painting on canvas board

The key to ... happiness. The key to ... success. The key to ... I have no idea what!!! I found this key today while looking for something. I am fascinated, as I don't remember ever seeing it before and yet it must belong to something or for somewhere...!!! It is actually quite beautiful, it is solid and old and looks like it could be straight out of Alice in Wonderland or The Secret Garden! I have checked old cabinets and cupboards in the house and it doesn't seem to fit...but it must be the key to ... something! For now it is the key ... to a random daily recording, in paint!

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