Dame Judi Dench and update

No I haven't forgotten about my blog! I've been very busy with Christmas commissions (mainly dogs and horses) that I can't show you yet for obvious reasons. I'm also in the process of putting together new animal photo galleries. I've had my new SLR (Canon 450D) for about 6 weeks now and am quite happy with the results. Still learning how to use it though!

I will be using some of my own wildlife photos as refs for a series of paintings as soon as I get some time.

Oh and I forgot to tell you! About three weeks ago, I shook hands with my favourite English actress Dame Judi Dench! She happened to be watching the same play (her daughter is in it), sitting only a few rows away from me and I ended up looking at HER most of the time rather than the stage *lol* (the play was really good though - it's called 'Bedroom Farce' and is on at the Rose Theatre in Kingston). Towards the end of the interval, as she was on her way back to her seat I decided to be brave, seize the opportunity of a life-time and asked her whether she'd shake my hand and make my day, my evening and my year...me being such a fan. She smiled and said 'course, course!' There was no time for a 'chat' as the play was about to start again (next time! LOL) but I was absolutely over the moon. Wow, what an experience! Back in my seat I started trembling like mad! I've got tickets to see Dame Judi at a charity event in November and in 'A midsummer night's dream' in February. Can't wait. I just adore this woman. We also had a chat with Sir Peter Hall, Stephen Unwin and Peter Bowles. What a wonderful evening!!

Still busy!

I'm still not able to show any work at this stage but I thought I'd let you know that I'm ok and still busy working on loads of Christmas commissions. I'm currently drawing a Trakehner horse, a Jack Russell Terrier and a German Shepherd - all in pastels. I was wondering whether to start a little 'me project' though that I could spend a few minutes on every day. I find it relaxing to work on a fun piece. So if I do start one, I'll be sure to show you WIP scans! ;o)

Quick note

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note to say that I have been VERY busy working on Christmas commissions that I can't show on here yet. So I haven't forgotten my blog! I am drawing and painting two Westies, several Springers (still), a Beagle, a cat, a terrier, a pony...and more to come. So loads to do! :o)