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20/4/2018

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..to sketch and paint, having just spent a few inspiring days with my artist friend Caroline Bailey who generously invited me to share her wonderful studio space. See Caroline's stunning work here.

The journey to Skye where she is now based meant a bus route along the shores of Loch Lomond, through moody Glencoe and over the bridge to windy Skye and its stunning west coast.
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Apart from her obvious talent (she is a wonderful colourist) I am so impressed by Caroline's commitment and sheer hard work, and - that word again - passion.

She has just had a very successful show at the Walker Art Gallery in Harrogate.


No more excuses Freda.

Just do it.

I got a little boost too from an email while I was in Venice to say that I had sold four small paintings in a local gallery.......and I'm staying home now, 'til at least next Tuesday!
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Susan from Dorset
20/4/2018 11:16:06 pm

Yes, the Spring is here. The light has returned. Out with that easel, Freda! To work! (or Play!)

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Freda
21/4/2018 02:09:07 pm

Will do Susan!

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Grace
21/4/2018 12:57:59 am

Amazing to see that snow on the Scottish hills while we're having freak summer temperatures here in Paris. Caroline's studio looks heavenly. I'm off to have a look at her work. Delighted to hear you are picking up your brushes Freda.

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Freda
21/4/2018 02:11:07 pm

Today was warm(ish) but rain is forecast for the next seven days. Definitely not summer yet..

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Linda
21/4/2018 01:14:28 am

What a view from her studio. How does she manage to get any (fabulous) work done? I'd just be sitting, watching it all day. I'm envious of your views as well, though.

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Freda
21/4/2018 02:14:03 pm

Caroline does have all round wonderful views and notices all the subtle changes of light which she puts into her pictures. I'm glad you like them Linda. I bought one many years ago and spoke to Caroline at the private view which was how I got to know her.

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Mary
21/4/2018 02:13:34 am

So happy that you were albe to make it up to Skye and absolutely delighted you were able to pick up your brushes again. Caroline's work is marvelous; can see how it has inspired you.

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Freda
21/4/2018 02:15:10 pm

Feeling very positive Mary.

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Julia
21/4/2018 05:42:56 am

I can see why passion has been re-ignited, freda...both the visit to venice and to skye...stunning! And your friend’s work....stunning as well...but best of all: selling some of your work!!! What a boost!...excellent!..:-) and now the gift of spring as well...

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Freda
21/4/2018 02:16:02 pm

It has been a very good month Julia.

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Lotta
22/4/2018 02:12:37 pm

Now I have studio envy! No wonder you are feeling inspired Freda. And that's great news about your paintings too!

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Freda
23/4/2018 03:16:58 am

Isn't it a great space. I have threatened to Kondo mine for ages - have now started. Chaos!! Are you still making glass Lotta?

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Lotta link
23/4/2018 11:36:02 am

No, not at the moment Freda... and while the kilns are not in use I should really be kondoing the workshop... ENORMOUS task - will also be chaos!




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