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| Wild flowers on Mount Caburn, Lewes, Sussex |
I am just in awe of their beauty and have sat for hours taking in my colourful and aromatic surroundings .
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| Wild flowers on Mount Caburn |
Then of course there's the butterflies! So many and so many different varieties . I do however have a favourite.
It is the small Chalk Hill Blue .
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| Chalk Hill Blue butterfly |
To me it symbolises my return to Sussex ( I lived elsewhere for 30 years) the South Downs and the wonderful events that have happened since being back .
My recent walk took me up the slopes of Mount Caburn, part of the South Downs on the outskirts of Lewes.
It's like being on top of the World and on a clear day you can see forever! Well....nearly.
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| View south towards Newhaven from the top of Mt. Caburn |
With so much inspirational choice I decided to paint 2 larger compositions, each measuring 30" x 20" and both acrylic on canvas...
"Chalk Hill Blue"
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| "Chalk Hill Blue" |
This painting is highlighted with tiny flecks of metallic paint that gently catch the light of the summer sunshine."
"Wild Summer"
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| "Wild Summer" |
The scent of wild flowers fill the air as Peacock butterflies dance in and out of the colourful blooms. Summertime on top of the South downs in Sussex with breathtaking views towards Firle beacon.
This painting is highlighted with tiny flecks of metallic paint that gently catch the light of the summer sunshine."
To top off my wonderful Summer I am delighted to announce that this month the Artists and Illustrators magazine have given me a full page feature ! WOW!
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| My feature in this month's Artists and Illustrators magazine |
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