Exhibiting in Florence.

I have been told not to worry, that all is moving forward...but I can't help it, I guess once again this is part of
the tyranny of distance, being so far away from Europe.
I am hoping that things go ahead...this project/exhibition in Florence is very special and dear to my heart, as I will be collaborating with someone I respect immensely.

First time back in the studio since surgery

Worked on 3 small studies (30 x30cms) for larger "Reef" paintings in the future. I find myself drawn to the reef motif, and I am also thinking a lot of manmade breakwaters as subjects for future paintings.
I guess I like the moment were water meet the immovable barrier...that moment, that energy?....who knows?

A gift received today -

A book on the "Wildflowers of Oman" (thank you Aparna), it is beautiful, and I am sure will serve as inspiration for a new series of paintings.
Perhaps an exhibition in Oman?...It is a place I have long wanted to visit, and to show my work there would be a real treat.

Waiting anxiously ...

on word of a show in Florence moving forward.
I have been focussing on this small exhibition all through my
pre and post hip surgery, and I am hoping that it is going ahead as planned.
The prospect of this show, has got me through many low times.
I find myself praying that it goes ahead!

1st full day without the aid of a walking stick since hip surgery...VERY happy!...but VERY tired.

A day at an orchid show

Revelling in the beauty of these flowers...inspiration is everywhere.

Makes me want to get into the studio even more!

Seven days since my last post, and although hip recovery progress is going well, I am feeling very depressed.

I have all but stopped pain meds, maybe that is it?

Or more likely is that although my rehab is going well, I am still unable to take on any 'real' work in the studio, and I think this it the reason for my malaise.

I am also relying on my walking stick a lot, as I am not confident walking any distance without it, and I am scared of being bumped in crowds.

I am sure things will get better soon.