Try painting on recycled materials.  Had great fun on this old sheet music.

Am really getting hooked on the way painting with your fingers really loosens up your picture and makes it more impressionistic.  Such great fun.  Definitely something to be said for getting back to your childhood!  Must try a landscape in this style.

Am having my first ever art exhibition outside the 'hut' this November at a beautiful wee place called Strichen , in an even more beautiful setting in the All Saint's Church.  This exhibition will be hosted by myself and my very talented 'hut' students. It will not only be animals that are on show, but I have also added some landscapes.

there is also a chance to purchase 2016 calendars and mugs

So good chance to get an unusual Christmas Gift.  Hope you can manage.  Elinor

Have booked this stunning church in Strichen , Aberdeenshire to host my first ever exhibition.  Don't have the confidence to do it on my own so have invited my students to show their work along with me.  Paintings will be for sale. (good time for an unusual christmas present!)  More details to follow.