Very difficult to photograph this one due to the subtlety of watercolour but htis will at least give you some idea. My thoughts go out to all those in Japan suffering the devastating effects of the recent earthquake(s). As one who has witnessed the results of a much smaller quake recently I can understand just a little of what you must be going through. My prayers are with you.Tuesday, March 15, 2011
The Humble Shall Be Exalted
Very difficult to photograph this one due to the subtlety of watercolour but htis will at least give you some idea. My thoughts go out to all those in Japan suffering the devastating effects of the recent earthquake(s). As one who has witnessed the results of a much smaller quake recently I can understand just a little of what you must be going through. My prayers are with you.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Watching You
Finally -a productive day. Completed this pastel 31 x 38 cm of a beautiful creature I came across in my ramblings in the back country.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Christchurch earthquake
In response to some of you who are wondering if we are ok following the 6.3 earthquake on Tuesday-thankyou, yes we are fine. Sadly this is not the case for hundreds, if not thousands living and working in the city of Christchurch. Many have perished in the quake, and many are still missing. Many have lost homes. For the people of Christchurch life will never be the same. Certainly the CBD will never be the same, as buildings which survived the 7.1 quake 6 months ago collapsed in this latest one.
Paul, my husband, who works in the CBD was on his lunchtime walk when he heard the loud roar of the quake and immediately leaped into the middle of the road to escape collapsing facades (fortunately his side of the road was clear of traffic) and sustained only slight injuries from flying masonry. All around him building frontages were collapsing. He saw concrete and brick facades fall onto waiting vehicles. As the dust settled he helped rescue a couple of cyclists burried beneath the rubble and accompanied the worst injured to the hospital.
As the search goes on for survivors, please pray for the rescue workers who continue to work in difficult conditions amid continuing aftershocks, creating a very real danger of further building collapses. Pray for those survivors who have sustained serious injuries. And pray for the families who have lost loved ones, or who wait with growing trepidation for news of their loved ones. And you might just like to pray and thank God for the life you enjoy right now.
Paul, my husband, who works in the CBD was on his lunchtime walk when he heard the loud roar of the quake and immediately leaped into the middle of the road to escape collapsing facades (fortunately his side of the road was clear of traffic) and sustained only slight injuries from flying masonry. All around him building frontages were collapsing. He saw concrete and brick facades fall onto waiting vehicles. As the dust settled he helped rescue a couple of cyclists burried beneath the rubble and accompanied the worst injured to the hospital.
As the search goes on for survivors, please pray for the rescue workers who continue to work in difficult conditions amid continuing aftershocks, creating a very real danger of further building collapses. Pray for those survivors who have sustained serious injuries. And pray for the families who have lost loved ones, or who wait with growing trepidation for news of their loved ones. And you might just like to pray and thank God for the life you enjoy right now.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Joy
Joy by name and by nature.Not much happening in the studio of late as the garden demands my attention: harvesting and preserving produce for the winter. So I'm posting this pastel sketch completed some time ago. Joy is indeed a delight.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sheepish
WIP charcoal on paper on my drawing board. Do you get the picture? Do you think I might really enjoy living in the country with all its diversity?Saddle up
A kind friend allowed me to take some reference photos at his farmlet and this oil sketch is the result. He thought I was there to photograph the horses, but really my focus was on the horseman.
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