we're all mad here

We had a late summer party with some darling friends of ours, some of whom are moving to Fiji very soon. as you can see it was a terrible bore...

the lemon room

We celebrated four stellar years this week! These two photos of us being lazy around the house give me a chance to show you our first commission created by a talented miniature artist in India, who made us a not so miniature painting of a very friendly elephant...

Sabrina

One of my childhood best friends is in love...& it's infectious! Here is a portrait of her, in blue - the colour I remember her always wearing as a child.

lavender fields forever

We've had some quality time with mama nature this summer... I hope that you have too!

p.s. Thanks to Krysta for sending me loads of polaroid! You are the sweetest.

The Fruit Seller

This is a custom painting I did for a client who has a real love for India & all it's beauty. I've recently been using an increasingly complex array of colours, which I find challenging but rewarding... You can't tell from the photos but the flowers are surrounded by solid gold which illuminates quite well with any light. In the end I felt the gold gave it almost an echo of ancient Tibetan art.

Feeding The Fish!

Voila! My latest piece, & believe me it took me a while to complete! I must say it cheers us up on our living room wall. Everyone who has seen it so far has been completely riveted by it's almost mosaic pattern of fish. I have been influenced a good deal by Moroccan patterns. I am also in love with characters throwing things in the air, it's my way of capturing moments of utter glee.

Seeking Enlightenment

A few Holga shots documenting our trip. India is one of those places where in every corner you can find a place where people are seeking a life of spirituality, whether it's a temple, a mosque or a street corner...