Twilight Wood

Winter has come early this year, even earlier than last year in fact for us. The UK is having another cold winter with snowy weather.

Living in the depths of Cornwall, we are usually the last to see snow, if at all. However we've already had a few flurries this week!

Still, I am quite enjoying it at the moment...it gets me in the mood for making chutneys, & Christmas biscuits, snuggling under the duvet on the sofa to play computer games,  & painting magical mythical woods!

This is a quick photograph of my latest work, just finished :)

Twilight Wood

Approx 14 x 10 "

 Watercolour

"Where mystical creatures roam, & strange things happen.

Along with the moonlit mists comes magic, & more... "

Do you see the magical moonlit hare? :)

So now my attentions turn to the next image... which one will clamber its way forward in my head to reach the paper first I wonder? :)

I never really know which one will be next until it appears on the paper before me.

Perhaps I'll take a break to make some gingerbread men, or more Christmassy things while I wait to see what the muse comes up with!

I shall leave you with a photo of one of the yummiest chutney's I've made yet... 'Plum & Red Onion Chutney'. So simple, & yet so delicious. You can find the recipe in the discussion section of my Facebook page if you care to have a go yourselves! :)

http://facebook.com/Juliaguthrieart



A scattering of lovely things..

I have a few little things to share today... firstly, I have set up a whole new facebook fanpage for my art. I did previously have one called 'East Of The Sun Art', however I wanted to change it's name, & it wouldn't allow me to.
How very naughty!
Hence... my new page. So if you will, please click HERE to 'like' me :)
I would be ever so grateful! x
My website is also long overdue for a re-vamp & I've been scratching my head as to how to organise things. (Still am, but getting there slowly), but I hope to have that done & updated very soon.

I have also recently been visited by a very cute little fellow...

I was the lucky recipient of a Facebook giveaway by Snapdragon'. Being far too lovely to hide away on a bag, I have it amongst the rest of my pretty shiny things adorning my studio noticeboard.
Please do go & check out their website, lots of lovely handmade treats!
http://www.snapdragongarden.co.uk/

Next up, Catherine Hyde. The painter of many magical & dreamy artworks...
My Husband & I attended the Private Viewing of her latest exhibiton at the Lighthouse Gallery in Penzance on Friday evening.
To put it mildy, I was in awe...the paintings looked stunning in real life. Photos can never do them justice. So much rich colour & texture & lots of gold.
Catherine was also completely lovely. And it turns out that she is also practically a neighbour of mine, & her family has frequented my Husband's shop on many an occasion! It's a teeny tiny world indeed. :)
If you are in Penzance between now & 29th November, do go & have a peek, you won't be disapointed!

Finally... I shall be revealing my newest paintings very soon... 'Lady Yellow' (Temple of the twelve oracle deck), & 'Riven Tide'. The next installment of my Storybook Cornwall series!
For now, I must get back to normality of daily life & finish my grocery shopping list... *sigh* such a life I lead! :)