TO DREAM Charcoal 12" x 8" & LYN Acrylic 10" x 12"

Did the Hertford thing on Saturday, which I thoroughly enjoyed, as I came away with these two pics that I was quite happy with. Doesn't seem terribly wonderful for a days' work, but it is a catch up with friends day too, so I spend half the day chatting. It was especially good this time as an old friend arrived, Pauline Knowles, who I haven't seen for some years. She used to organise the most fantastic workshops, and provide memorable lunches. I shall never forget those times, so it was fantastic to see her.

Postie 10" x 12" Oils on paper

I have always thought it would be a nice job, although I bet if you asked a postman, he would moan like the rest of us! Brian is a grouchy old bugger, but a decent sort, nevertheless. I like him. We used to have a hedge, instead of the fence, and he once put a note through the door telling us to cut it! He was getting very wet, so he had a point.

As you can see, I didn't have to go far to find a good subject. Enjoyed painting this, it went well.

A Quiet Corner 12" x 12" acrylic

I had a disappointing Easter, as I didn't sell a single picture, at the exhibition in Hertfordshire. Last year the same, and my husband Roy suggested that I do smaller, cheaper pictures of a different subject to everyone else. Wise words, which I had forgotten when the exhibition loomed again this year. So I went my own sweet way and now I am suffering!!!!!

The next exhibition is in April and all the pictures I had planned to show are to be sidelined as I rack my brains for something different. This is my first effort.

Inspired by Edward B Gordon, who has a blog, http://www.edwardbgordon.blogspot.com/ , and who does a small painting a day. My favourite of his subjects are the snapshots of people going about their daily business in his locality. They are fabulous, so tomorrow I shall be out with my sketchbook and camera. Thanks, Edward for the inspiration.

Actually, the plan is to submit two of my bigger paintings and paint four new, smaller ones.

We shall see.

SCHOOL DAY 22" x 27" Oils

Meet my sister-in-law, Pam, who is the nicest woman I know, always cheerful, helpful and brilliant company, and two of her grandchidren, Jonathan and Bethany. I wanted to depict them having fun, as they do, so I made up this scenario, and put it together from photographs.

Fantasy Oils 20" x 24" after John Singer Sargent

Well, I decided to put my face on it, although I'm not sure it quite fits right on the body! But it will, as I am sure I shall fiddlewith it some more. ( It is a very old photo of me, I wish I still looked like that! )

I'm really enjoying doing this painting, I suppose because there is no pressure to get it finished, or get it spot on right, and it is very liberating. I have two photos of the original, one in a book and the other which I downloaded from the internet. A big problem is that the colours are different. And again, in the photo of my painting the colours are different. Not that it matters much in this instance, but I can see it could be very misleading.

I hope the the experience helps with the next painting.

Work in Progress

If I could swap places with anyone for a year, it would have to be John Singer Sargent. I'll not worry how he might have felt about that! I'm having a go at copying my favourite, Lady Agnew, as I love the colours, and, well, everything about it. So far , O.K., but a long, long, long way to go.. I've not decided whether to put my face on it yet!

Team Oils 30" x 42"

This is supposed to be my "masterpiece", probably only because it is bigger than my usaual work and I didn't want to waste the canvas on something insignificant. Well, the best laid plans and all that! I've been trying to get it finished today. The picture speaks for itself, no explanation necessary.

Enuff! + Hairdressing + Nude Duo + Shine + Woman

I went to the studio today, with an idea for a new painting, full of good intentions. I can't afford new canvas, being jobless and potless, so I hunted for a old work I could paint over. Found loads of half finished life drawings and with abit of work, I reckon they are good enough to keep,or better still, SELL. The new painting will have to wait!

Pink Oils 10" x 12"

Been playing again today, painting just for fun. Found a photo of one of the Hertford models and painted her pink!

Disconnected Oils 24" x 20" + Roy Oils 10" x 12"

I had Thurs, Fri, Sat, off, because my husband, Roy had the time off work so we had some fun instead.

Yesterday I was worried about Disconnected, because the exhibition is looming, so had another go at it. This is the last time I shall show it to you, I promise. It is very different now, to when it started, not sure I'm happy yet!

In the afternoon I decided to take the pressure off, (re exhibitions), and painted just for fun. Meet my husband, Roy. Painted from a photo because he doesn't sit still!

Disconnected Oils 24" x 20"

Yesterday I spent time amending Disconnected after a discussion with friends at Hertford on Saturday. The genera opinion was that there needed to be more contrast. I'm still not happy, we'll see what develops today. I want to get this finished to show at a forthcoming exhibition, but I have to be pleased with it.

I have a problem with oils, I can spend an hour getting something just right and move on to another part, only to find that I have smudged the previous work! It is very irritating! It is a point in favour of acrylics.

The Last days Of The Lacuna Cabal

There is a competition to design a book cover on the Saatchi Gallery Online website.

That is what I have been doing today. Would you buy the book?

Obviously, this drawing is not for sale.

Sudoko Wins Again Oil 20" x 24"

Not quite as I envisaged! I was hoping for a flat poster like picture but, as usual, I just had to start fiddling with the face!

One of my inspirations, for starting with red, is a portrait by David Cobley called Edward, which can be found at www.davidcobley.co.uk/edward.htm

David and I hail from the same little town in the middle of England, so of course I am and avid fan. He is brilliant and someone to aspire to, for me, even though I don't have a hope in hell!!

Kate Acrylic + Charcoal 20" x 30"

Hi fans, I've not been painting this week because I've not been well. It started with the funny throat and got progressively worse. My poor husband, Roy, has had no sleep! I have not stopped coughing. What price health? I have bought myself some masks today, six for 1.99p!!!!!! take heed all you pastellists and charcoal lovers.

Today I started a new portrait. It is nowhere near completed, but I thought I would give you some background.

I have in the past, many times, drawn in charcoal on an coloured acrylic ground. I have always been a bit wishy washy with the colour, but to nice enough effect, I think. No more wishy washy for me. Today I started with a solid cadmium deep red ground! I think more acrylic paint will be needed , but we shall see.

Hope you enjoy the example of wishy washy, it will be something to compare.

Have a good weekend.

Red Hair Acrylics + Pastel 16" x 20"

My mission today was to clean up the studio and frame a couple of the pictures for the forthcoming exhibition. I am so easily distracted! I found another half completed drawing.

So I got to work on it.

I did actually frame two pictures as well, so I didn't get completely off-track.

Life Study Acrylics 30" x 20"

Found an old photo of one of the Hertford Art Society models today. I knew I had begun a painting already, at an Art Society life drawing session, but had discarded it. Well, waste not, want not, so I dug it out. I was amazed that I had left it unfinished, so I had good fun amending where necessary.

I didn't do any painting yesterday. We are hoping to sell the house and move to the coast. We had some viewings lined up so housework took priority, and then prospective buyers were upon us. I have everything crossed that this time..................!

Disconnected Oils 24" x 20"

Today, I had to get back to the oils, first because blowing all that pastel dust about yesterday has affected my throat, which is very dry and scratchy! I know Health + Safety (and common sense)dictates that I should wear a mask. But, honestly, do you know anyone that does?

Second, I have an group exhibition coming up at Easter, organised by the Lea Valley Art Society, with whom I have had a long association. It was the first Society I ever joined, and it was like coming home! They made me feel very welcome and definitely spurred me on. I feel very guilty now as I have abandoned them and am no longer a member! Anyway, I am determined that this year I shall not be in a mad panic to get work ready for the exhibition.

I didn't like the composition of Disconnected, as you know, so I have added to it again. I feel quite pleased with my mornings' work!

I hope you have been able to check out the website? If you have you will know what I have been doing in the last two days. Today, I decided to leave the oils alone, as I get a headache in my shut up, very cosy, studio. I enjoyed my outing with charcoal, yesterday, so did the same again today, and found an old life drawing that I could play with. I belong to Hertford Art Society, ( check out http://www.hertfordartsociety.co.uk/) who, brilliantly, organise a life drawing day once a month. June Pickard actually organises it, she's fantastic. We usually have two models, and most will allow photographs, which is really useful for future reference. Such as today.

The image on the top is where I started. Underneath is where it is now. Any comments happily received, perhaps you preferred it to start with? You can't buy the first one, sorry, but the other is available. Email me?

Feb 7th 2008

Hi, glad you could join me.



As I am completely new to this I hope you will bear with me. My idea is to share my thoughts

and work on a daily basis.

I started to do this on my website, which can be found at http://www.sharonwrightartist.com/.

but even after two days it was tedious, as it is not set up as a blog. So then I found this.

I have just lost my job as a medical receptionist, so what better opportunity to promote my art.

Most everything is for sale, so if anything catches your eye, please email me and we can do a

deal. I am happy to send anywhere.

Hope you check in again.