In the grounds of Anglesey Abbey, a National Trust property in Cambridgeshire, there is a delightful hanging sculpture that resembles a Marimba strung between trees. I first saw it in the early Spring and was very taken by the dappled shadows and the sharp light piercing the lattice of branches.
It is a complex picture of dancing light and shade and really needs to be redone . Nevertheless, I am happy enough with this as a first step towards what promises to be a long and enjoyable journey.

This is a gouache. It marks the beginning of a new direction in my work. I am enjoying the freedom of this medium because it is so much more forgiving than "pure" watercolour. I can repair almost anything and make alterations till I feel happy with the outcome. I have an idea to print a facsimile of a sketchbook. This seems to be consuming most of my time these days. It is a most fulfilling project.

I am drawing again. The English countryside is so beautiful and the changing seasons offer endless inspiration.