Lucy and the Birds

'Lucy and the Birds' Acrylic on 24" x 32" canvas.

I have had my new 'turbo' multi-focal reading/distance glasses for a few days now and life is SO much easier. Gone are the headaches and fatigue. Yay! The blurry vision kind of crept up on me since I was overdue for an eye check-up. Concentrating will not be so tricky anymore.

Next artwork will be a cat painting, promised ages ago to a friend. I hope she forgives me for taking so long!

Saturday Markets & Mother's Day Sunday

While driving the boys to the beach on Saturday I saw that the local art/craft market was on. So I quickly dropped them off for a surf, then headed back to check out the market for a spontaneous 'artist date'.

While being serenaded by a guy and his acoustic guitar, I browsed through piles of second-hand books and racks of clothes, went clucky over some seriously cute kids clothing and saw some really beautiful jewellery too. I finally settled on a colourful journal embellished with sequins and beads, a pot of greek basil (winter basil) for my herb garden, a happy ceramic fish (I collect fish) and a crocheted shoulder bag made of 100% paper. The total bill under $20 - I love the simple pleasure of market shopping!

On Mother's Day Sunday, 'foodie' daughter Lauren took over the kitchen and made me a sensational dinner while we sipped bubbles with a dash of guava nectar. The Menu - Baked balsamic pears wrapped in proscuitto, salmon steak with a salsa & rocket leaves and for dessert a pinenut & rosemary tart with natural yoghurt. Mmmm. Very spoilt!

I hope you had a Happy Mother's Day too!

Upsidedown!

Just for fun! Handstands remind me of being seven years old in the playground. We 'd sing the first lines of a pop song, clap our hands twice, then launch into a handstand. Those were the days! My Yoga routine includes a couple too, so I haven't given them up completely!