Catching Sunshine

I’m so pleased to say I’ve finished another painting—though not without a fair bit of scraping first! I went through far too many canvases. Sometimes, getting stuck is part of the process; I have to clear the blocks before something I love can take shape.

I won’t reveal her in full just yet… you’ll have to wait until April to see the whole collection, but here's a cheeky peek: 

A Cheeky Peek and an Unimpressed Whisky

Lately, I’ve been soaking up the sunshine, and it’s found its way onto my canvas. This new piece is bold yet delicate, vibrant and warm—like sunlight itself. She’s smaller than Waterfall Lady, but she has a big presence.

I love how, after so many failed paintings, this lady came to me all in a rush, like a sketch more than a painting. I planned to capture nature in my new nude series, and nothing in nature would exist without a little sunshine, so I suppose the part of me that grew up on beaches in Tanzania wanted to bring that warmth into my home to keep hold of when the weather turns again. 

However, Whisky is not impressed. She’s been huffing at me all day, so I’d better take her for a walk—in the sunshine, of course!