New Year Trio

This is a classic combination... blue and white plates look good with most things though, don't you think? And the yellow of the lemon with the blue also makes me think of Ukraine, with every stroke of the brush a prayer for peace. This is a very classy painting, to work through slowly, and the results are so worth it.

These flowers on my mum's bench last October caught my eye because of their gorgeous colour and interesting shadow. I've took some photos, and so did mum... and hers is my choice for this nasturtiums composition. Learn how to paint by actually painting with me. We'll use transparency and layers to create something lovely for your home, or to gift to someone special.

I hope that when you look at this painting you're reminded of how it feels on A. Beautiful. Day. It's just perfect. And I hope it inspires you to paint a landscape that you love.