Quick update

Well, I haven't just been sitting around doing nothing - I have been painting, but what I am doing is for a forthcoming exhibition (which has to go in front of a panel, so goodness knows if I'll be accepted or not). However, anything I am doing can go towards the Cambridge Open Studios in July, so won't be wasted.

One of the subjects I decided to revisit, with a different aspect, was a ringed pheasant. We have them on the fields and in my garden (when the dogs don't chase them, that it) and they are very beautiful - if somewhat stupid.... especially when on the roads - absolutely no road sense whatsoever!

However, they have such a cheeky look that really appeals to me - and I love the effect with liberal use of salt on the wet ink.

"Strutting his stuff"
Acrylic ink on Bockingford 425gsm NOT half imperial watercolour paper