Our visitors left at the beginning of the week and it is taking me some time to return to my normal routines (if my routines can ever be described as normal.) It was so great having our lovely relatives to stay and to show them the sights. It was a shame that it rained most days they were here, although the garden certainly enjoyed it. But being from the UK our visitors endured it with the good spirits of rainy weather veterans. Of course the moment they boarded the plane the sun came out and has continued to shine all week. The above photo was taken around noon today while walking along the coast to a cafe for lunch with a friend. Yes, I have been catching up with friends this week instead of painting. The weather today was To. Die. For!!
I also couldn't resist boasting (whoops - posting) about my sister's book that has just been published called The Lost Art of Room Travel. She wrote this over a period of 18 months while semi-housebound with ill health. I'm very proud of her.
Hi Wendy, So great that your sister wrote a book, I guess it runs in the family!! Congratulations to her! I'm glad that you had a great time with your visitors, too bad that the weather was rainy while their staying over. The photo of the coast is beautiful, a great view. Good luck with catching up with everything. Hugs! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Hilje, I will pass on your congratulations to my sister.
DeleteWe've had a lot of rain again after a lovely sunny week.
I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece that you are currently working on. I hope you are enjoying the process or are you distracted by sunny days?
An absolutely stunning photo! What a great place to live and create! I wish your sister much success with her book and continued success to you on all your endeavors! Have a great week...
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
DeleteThanks so much for your kind words and encouragement for my sister and me.
I've so enjoyed seeing all your lovely delicate china paintings - very pretty
Hi Wendy. What a talented lot you are in your family. Hope your sister is well now. Lucky you to have such scenery near you. So inspiring I bet. Yes us Brits are a hardy lot and used to the rain. Though this summer we are actually doing OK and getting quite a few nice days. Anyway I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer. I am off for a break soon so things will be quiet on my blog for a while. Thanks for the kind words you left on my blog the other day. Come and find me on Facebook if you are on it. Link on my blog. Take care. xx
ReplyDeleteHi Laura,
DeleteThank you for your very kind comments. Yes, it is very inspiring to have such natural beauty on our doorstep.
I had seen that you have been having a lovely summer over there - much like in days of old! Very pleased for you all as it must have been depressing those years when it seemed that summer had passed you by. It is actually winter here at the moment, our seasons are opposite to yours. Although, our winters are very mild compared to yours and some days can be quite warm and sunny (low twenties Celsius) The first day of September here is our first day of spring. I will look for you on Facebook Laura!
Bye for now xx
Hi Wendy...that coast looks beautiful! Congrats to your sister too. I would love to catch up when we are in Perth, if you can send me your phone number I will call you and see if we can arrange it. We are there from 22-25 Oct.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
DeleteI will message my phone number to you. My diary is looking very free on those dates !
Hi Wendy, I'm sure you visitors left with a lot of nice memories despite the rainy weather. Your area looks breathtaking with such gorgeous water! Congratulations to your sister on her book, you are such a talented family!
ReplyDeleteThanks Celia for your lovely comments. Our visitors did have a great time thanks. I do feel very lucky to live near such a stunning coast line.
DeleteHello Wendy!
ReplyDeleteA huge congratulations to your sister and her book. I googled the book. Looks like a good read! I am hoping I can buy an ebook version? I read the brief intro and it sounds great!
Good for your sister! You should be proud of her. She should be proud of herself also. Any type of illness and being housebound can be ever so tough and challenging. She did very well to make good use of her time. Courage and perseverance count so much! I hope she is feeling better! Bravo to her! Life is short and heroic deeds are important! Having a sibling is a wondrous thing!
Okay, so now when will we see some of your art posted mate!
Take care Wendy! Best to your sister! Tell her your USA mate thinks she rocks! (That is a good thing!)
Thanks so much Michael for your signature enthusiasm, my sister was so thrilled with all your positive comments. She visits your blog from time to time and really enjoys your posts and artwork.
DeleteShe doesn't have it out in an e-book version at this stage but just if you are interested in a hard copy any time, you can click on the name of her book in this post and it will take you to the Book Depository. They offer the best price and also do free shipping.
Yes, I have been terribly quiet on the painting front and am missing the thrill of it. I am just getting on top of the backlog of jobs around the place and also trying to pick up where I left off with getting my cards into retail outlets. I see that Leslie Saeta is doing another 30 day painting challenge in September and am wondering about joining in. That would get me off and galloping again!!
I hope you are getting time to paint.
Take care,
Your art buddy,
Wendy