The Dorking Group of Artists winter exhibition, which finished on 4th December, looked particularly good this year and I was lucky enough to sell a few paintings. It is always gratifying to know that they have passed on to a new home with an appreciative new owner.
December could be quite dreary if it wasn’t for the Christmassy events and festive bright colours everywhere to enliven it. This weeks frosts have added an extra bit of sparkle in the clear bright sunshine. I will now start planning some new paintings for a new year, perhaps trying some different styles and approaches influenced by recent books I have read such as “Peacock and Vine” By A. S. Byatt, which is about William Morris and the designer Mariano Fortuny. Their fascination with natural forms and with ancient patterns was inspiring. So I am exploring a pattern of stylised Pomegranates in this watercolour I am working on at the moment.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.
Pauline Allbeury 
Is this a gorgeous book. Should I get it??? Out in 2016. How did we miss it! So you:)
LikeLike
It is small book which I have had since it was published. You can have a look at it next time you over here. It finds many similarities between the two designers, their influences and their dedication to finding new ways of producing exquisite products that are hand finished.
LikeLike