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"In A Class of Their Own" 35x10x4cm Acrylic on Canvas

2009-12-08T15:54:00.004+13:00

More fun with my school kids!
Hope they give you a smile:-)

Click on image to enlarge.

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"Hidden Agenda" mixed media on watercolour paper and glued to canvas 25x20cm

2009-09-17T21:50:00.005+12:00

Another abstract faces piece on watercolour paper and glued to canvas.

Ready to hang.

Count how many faces there are!:-)

"Dream Weaving" 10x8" Mixed media on watercolour paper glued to canvas

2009-09-17T21:48:00.002+12:00

SOLD
at Bethlehem College Art Exhibtion

"Class Act" 16 x 8"

2009-09-12T16:29:00.002+12:00

More fun with kids!
Inspired by looking at old school photos:-)
Click on the image to get a larger view.

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"Head Girl" 12x10 Oils on canvas

2009-07-19T17:41:00.004+12:00

And again, more fun with kids!
Miss Prim and Proper lol - she just had to be Head Girl!

Oil on stretched canvas, ready to hang.

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"Shortsighted" 12x4" available on TradeMe

2009-06-09T15:31:00.003+12:00

Click on image and it will enlarge in photobucket.

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Hope it makes you smile!

"Triple Take" 12x10" Acrylic on stretched canvas

2009-05-24T19:20:00.003+12:00

and another!
:-)

"Double Take" 10x8" acrylic on stretched canvas

2009-05-09T16:01:00.006+12:00

This was fun! and if you have trouble seeing what it is - just think back to my beach babe series! lol
In two colours only, black and white.
I enjoy painting like this, while the figures are painted 'flat' the viewer's eye fills in the details.

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Teacher's Pets I & II 12 x 4 "

2009-05-05T18:31:00.006+12:00

If you click on the photo it will take you to my upload at photobucket.com
Blogspot is currently not uploading properly.

Each painting is 12 x 4 " acrylic on stretched canvas ready to hang.

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"BoyZone" 12 x 10"

2009-04-14T15:39:00.002+12:00

another fun kids' painting in acrylics, ready to hang.
Very textured with thick layering of paint.

Hope the cheeky one makes you smile:-)

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"Pensive" 12x 9"

2009-04-13T17:22:00.007+12:00

Oil on canvas and ready to hang.
300x225x20 cm

This is the result of a challenge at the international art website I belong to.
We are given a ref. photo and each of us are free to interpret it as we wish.
This wistful looking girl is the result of my play.
Have to say that I love 'playing' with oils.............might get converted yet!! lol

thanks for looking.

"At The French Cafe" 10x10"

2009-03-30T13:34:00.004+13:00

Acrylic on stretched canvas, ready to hang.
I had to paint this little girl - I saw her at The French Cafe in Hamilton last year and asked her mum if I could take a photo. Her mum told me that she has an identical twin! Imagine two cuties like this!!

Thanks for looking!
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"Day Dreaming" 5x7" Oil on canvas

2009-03-12T16:51:00.003+13:00

Revisiting something that I painted a while ago in neutral colours.
Have added glazes of colour and I think she is much more vibrant - yes?

Thanks for looking.

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"Solitude"

2009-03-10T18:51:00.003+13:00

Acrylic on canvas 12x12"

This is from a photo that I took in Israel. I was fascinated to see this lady so still and quiet and in her own world in the midst of so many tourists!

This is the first in a new series
- "Figures, Faces and Faraway Places -

Thanks for visiting!
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"Kool Kids" 12x9"

2009-03-03T15:42:00.003+13:00

don't they look cool in their sunnies??
Click on image to view larger.

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"Molly"

2009-02-22T18:46:00.002+13:00

This is a crop of a larger painting that I am currently working on.
Someone named her Molly:-)

"School Assembly" 12x9"

2009-02-05T15:06:00.003+13:00

Another one in my school kids series - fun to do and fun to look at!
Available on TradeMe.

PLEASE CLICK ON IMAGE TO SHOW FULL PHOTO.

Thanks for looking!

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"Mother Love"

2009-02-05T14:08:00.000+13:00

Acrylic on canvas
and

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"She Wore Red Shoes" watercolour on paper

2009-01-28T17:56:00.001+13:00

approx. 16x20 cm

Just having a play with watercolour again, and loving it!

"The Cheek of It!" 12x4"

2009-01-26T18:06:00.002+13:00

Acrylic on canvas ready to hang.

A bit of fun on a hot day! lol

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"Gone To The Beach" 10x10"

2009-01-26T14:37:00.003+13:00

Acrylic on stretched canvas, sides painted and ready to hang.
(Please click on image to enlarge)

I caught sight of a shop window where the owner was replacing a dress that had just sold, and of course I had to see a 'story' and painting in that!

Hope it still gives you that holiday feeling even though you might be back at work!

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"Kids Choir Practise" 12x10"

2009-01-25T21:31:00.004+13:00

Another fun piece in acrylics.

thanks for looking, hope it makes you smile:-)
(click on the image to see it larger)

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"School Photo" 12x9"

2009-01-18T22:07:00.003+13:00

Acrylic - For Sale currently on TradeMe

Oh my goodness, look how long it is since I've posted a painting here!!!
Will have to do some more small stuff!!

Hope you like the school kids:-)
do you recognise anyone?? Yourself even??
Just click on the photo to see it larger.

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"The White Bikini" 10x10" acrylic/mixed media on stretched canvas

2008-08-20T14:16:00.002+12:00

Having fun in this wintery weather we are having!
what better way than to bring out the beach babes again:-)

and
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"First Kiss" 7x5" Available $50NZ

2008-08-06T17:04:00.004+12:00

Oil on gallery wrapped canvas, ready to hang.
Please click on image to enlarge.
Please email me for more details.

"Violin Virtuoso" 10x10x1.5" Available $185 NZ

2008-08-06T17:02:00.006+12:00

Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, ready to hang.
Please click on image to enlarge.

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"Smile!" 12x9"

2008-07-27T22:28:00.002+12:00

Oil on canvas
How often do you see this pose?? :-))

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"Auburn Angel" 4x4"

2008-07-27T22:24:00.003+12:00

Oil on canvas.

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"Hush" 12x9"

2008-06-27T15:23:00.003+12:00

Oil on stretched canvas, ready to hang.

I always enjoy painting statues, and having painted a sleeping cherub before, I was keen to do another one.
Hope you like him/her!

Thanks for looking.

Mariam 10x10"

2008-06-23T12:12:00.005+12:00

10x10" acrylic on stretched canvas.

Thanks for looking!

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"Angel Watch" 7x5"

2008-05-31T18:48:00.002+12:00

This one is particularly dear to my heart, thanks for looking.

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"Lady In Blue" 10x10"

2008-05-29T09:01:00.006+12:00

Acrylic on stretched canvas, with yummy texture!
Click on the photo to enlarge and see the detail.

thanks for looking!

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"Fruit of the Vine" 14x18"

2008-05-28T15:08:00.003+12:00

Having fun with something different.
I like doing still lifes, haven't done one for a while.
Acrylic on canvas.

Thanks for looking!

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"The Last Stretch" 24x20"

2008-05-24T10:38:00.003+12:00

Another horse racing painting, in acrylic.
Rather larger than 'small' but the other horse racing paintings are here so I thought I would include this one.
Please click on the photo to enlarge.
Thanks for looking!

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"The White Robe" Oil 10x8"

2008-05-20T15:09:00.004+12:00

Painted in artist quality oils.

This is something I painted some time ago, and today I revisited it, increased the contrasts and am very happy with the result.
Now feel happy about letting 'her' go.
Thanks for looking!

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"The Home Straight" 305x230x35mm

2008-05-03T19:50:00.005+12:00

Hi everyone!
It's been a few weeks since I painted small but manage another racing one today.
It is available for a short time on TradeMe.

Thanks for looking!
(click on image to enlarge)

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"Miss Mollie and Bubba Susu" NFS

2008-04-11T08:11:00.004+12:00

Acrylic on canvas.

At last I've gotten around to painting this image.
This particular day was Mollie's 3rd birthday and she only had eyes for her birthday present, Bubba Susu:-))

Isn't she beautiful?? (as is her sister who I will paint soon too)
I'm biased though, I'm her grandmother:-)

"Race Day" 305x230x35mm

2008-03-31T13:02:00.006+13:00

Gosh! it's been a while since I've posted anything here, have been busy with large canvases.
But this morning I wanted to play with an idea and this is the result.
Was fun and I'll certainly be doing more 'horse' paintings in my loose style.

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"Sophie Again" 205x255x35mm

2008-02-10T15:19:00.000+13:00

Well, here's another portrait, just love doing them!
And of the much painted Sophie, a wonderful model!

Acrylic on stretched canvas ready to hang.
Click on the image to see it in larger format.

Thanks for looking - once again!

"Bug Off!!" lol 205x255x35mm

2008-02-09T19:19:00.001+13:00

Felt like doing something totally different - so..........here you are, acrylic on canvas.
Thoroughly enjoyed doing it, and I plan to do more in this style.

thanks for looking (Please click on the image to view it in larger format).
bbs - with....... I know not what! lol

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"True Friends" 255x255x35mm

2008-02-06T20:54:00.001+13:00

I have to say this painting kind of painted itself........
I am blessed with wonderful friends, and family, who surround me with love and caring whenever I am in need, and I certainly try to do the same for them.
Supporting each other doesn't need words, and that's the way I see these abstract figures, coming together, surrounding with support and love.

Thanks for looking.

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Self Portrait 10x10"

2008-01-29T20:17:00.000+13:00

Well, what a challenge!! lol
Continuing my portraiture journey, I thought I would accept a challenge and do a self-portrait.
But have I got a true likeness? Well some think so.......it's easy to give yourself a face-lift with paint though!!! lol
It's not easy painting yourself!!!!

Thanks for looking.
Back again soon, with.............who knows???!

"Miss Mollie And Her Dollie" watercolour on paper

2008-01-17T15:05:00.000+13:00

I have been wanting to paint this for the longest time!! 5 yrs in fact, since Mollie was 3!!
Have done a study in paynes grey, in preparation for a colour version. Might crop it yet, will see!
Thanks for looking.
Be back soon!

"Magdalen" 5x7" Acrylics on watercolour board.

2008-01-09T00:29:00.002+13:00

And another little painting - can't stop! lol
Had a lovely time with an arty friend visit today and after she went I just had to get my brushes wet!! Did an underpainting with my new liquid pencil - great stuff!

Hope you enjoy viewing:-)

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"Woody"

2008-01-07T08:08:00.001+13:00

I've found a new toy!!! Liquid pencil! I may never go back to ordinary graphite again.
This was such fun and so quick! You can lift like watercolour or erase.
This is the step-father of a member of WetCanvas, the international website I belong to.
When I saw the photo I immediately thought he would be a good subject to try the liquid pencil on.
I used bockingford paper.

Thanks for looking!

"In Pensive Mood" 205x255x35mm

2008-01-01T13:52:00.000+13:00

Acrylic on canvas
AND
my first painting for 2008!!
Happy New Year to all who peek at my blog!

See you again soon,
Lulu

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"Awakening" 255x205x35

2007-12-30T15:43:00.000+13:00

My last little canvas for 2007 and this time in OIL!
Love the blending ability with oils so thought this macro of a beautiful rose would be the perfect subject.
Can you smell the perfume???:-))

Thanks for looking everyone and have a very happy and safe New Year.
See you in 2008!

"IrresistaBull" !! 255x205mm

2007-12-21T08:55:00.002+13:00

Just had to have a play last night!!! lol
Hope it makes you smile:-)

Acrylic on canvas.

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"Bandanas In Red I" 9x12"

2007-12-12T11:39:00.001+13:00

This is a continuation of my limited number of small 'bandana' paintings that have been so popular.
I'm enjoying working with small canvases, but the paintings take almost as long as the big ones!!
There is lovely texture with this, created with mixed media.
If you click on the image it will enlarge so you can see more detail.
Thanks for looking.
Lulu

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"Four" 12x9"

2007-12-12T11:35:00.001+13:00

Acrylic on Watercolour paper glued to canvas and ready to hang.
have been experimenting with little canvases, and loved working on watercolour paper with this one.
I have also 'found' some faces in it, as I do in anything!
If you click on the image it will enlarge so you can see more detail.
Thanks for looking.
Lulu
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The Madonna Of The Streets 8x10"

2007-12-09T16:02:00.000+13:00

Reference photo by Retinal Fetish and used with kind permission.

I have painted this for my dear friend for Christmas, who has a son who is a 'person of the streets'.
He is mentally unwell, and the family have not seen him for a long while.
I can only imagine how painful that must be.
I didn't know that there was a 'Madonna Of The Streets', until I saw the reference photo on Flickr.

I pray that the Madonna of The Streets watches over him, and all others like him.

Thanks for looking.
Lulu

"Read Me A Story?" 5x7 NFS

2007-12-06T18:11:00.000+13:00

Oil on gesso board.

This painting is based on a very special photo that I took 5 years ago.
The lady reading had had a stroke, and when the little girl (my grandaughter) took a book to her and asked could she read it, we all held our breath, thinking that there was no way that she would be able to.
However! because the words were written in front of her she was able to read.
I wanted to capture the moment in oils (in my style) and give the painting to the lady in question who is turning 70 this month.

Hope it touches your heart.
Thanks for looking.
Lulu

"Bandanas In Blue II" 255x255

2007-12-03T19:57:00.000+13:00

Another small bandanas painting.
I so love doing these!
This is in acrylic/mixed media with a small amount of gold accent.
Thanks for looking!

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"Number 53" 255x255

2007-11-30T18:02:00.001+13:00

Well I can't stop painting these little paintings, they are such fun!
This one was done in response to a challenge at an international art website that I belong to.
Finger painted in impressionistic style.

Hope it makes you smile!
Just click on the image and it will enlarge to a larger pic.
Thanks for looking. See you again soon!
Lulu
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Bandanas In Blue I 255x255x35mm

2007-11-25T14:53:00.000+13:00

My larger paintings of the bandana ladies have been very popular and I am doing a limited edition of them in small size.
This is available on my auction page of TradeMe for a limited time.
Acrylic/Mixed Media
Thanks for looking!
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Miss Abbie NFS

2007-11-24T13:33:00.001+13:00

Another day, another portrait.......:-))
Am having such fun with these.
On gallery wrapped canvas, 10x8"
Burnt Umber and Titanium White.
Thanks for looking.
(Click on the image to get a larger view).

See you again soon!

"Whisper Gently II 12x4"

2007-11-21T18:29:00.001+13:00

And another! These two look great hanging together.
Thanks again for looking!
Please click on image to view larger.
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"Whisper Gently I 12x4"

2007-11-21T18:26:00.001+13:00

Another mixed media piece, in delicate colours with metallic colours.
MUCH better in reality than in the photo.
Please click on the photo to see a larger image.
Thanks for looking!
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Our Boy Elliot NFS

2007-11-19T13:39:00.000+13:00

A very enjoyable challenge for this week's small painting, my grandson Elliot.
255x205 on stretched canvas.
Portraiture is probably my first love, and I am planning lots more!
Thanks for looking. Lulu:-)

Figure Tile painting #1 360x200mm

2007-11-15T19:09:00.000+13:00

Something a bit different this week!
I have painted a figure on tiles, fired then glued them to a black painted board.
Hanging cord attached.
Very dramatic in black and white!
Click on the image to see it in larger format.
Thanks for looking!

Had fun at an altered art workshop last w/end........

2007-11-09T21:39:00.000+13:00

NFS

I go to these workshops once or twice a year because I think one shouldn't limit one's opportunities to be creative and I enjoy the challenge!
Thanks for looking

"Sophie" 255x205mm

2007-11-07T12:49:00.000+13:00

Just felt like doing a mini portrait this morning and so here she is!
Am really happy with this, hope you like it too!
Acrylics on canvas.
Lulu
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"Waiting" 305x102

2007-11-07T08:29:00.000+13:00

Hi everyone! back with a little canvas, and I loved experimenting with mixed media and metallic paints with this one.

Thanks for looking!
Lulu

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"Skinny Dipping" 610x205mm

2007-10-23T21:34:00.000+13:00

Well, you can see that I had fun over Labour Weekend lol
Acrylic on canvas, ready to hang.

The red hat ladies are getting very adventurous!!! lol

Thanks for looking, hope it brings a smile to your face!

See you again soon!
Lulu:-)
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"The Red Hatters" 305x305

2007-10-16T08:02:00.000+13:00

The Red Hat Society are a fun group of ladies past a certain age lol
who can wear red hats and purple clothes - so they do!!!

Lulu:-)

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Loyal To The End.......

2007-10-08T17:20:00.001+13:00

12x10"
These 3 people are always at the rugby, they may be a family.
They have permanent front row seats! and I love their loyalty to Mooloo rugby!

Thanks for looking:-)

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"Blues Mama" 8x10"

2007-09-01T08:14:00.000+12:00

Another week and I wanted a challenge so a portrait it was! Have really loved doing this.

Has taken me a while, hope you like Blues Mama, she's singing her heart out!
Thanks for looking:-)

GIRL RACERS :-) 305x255x35 mm

2007-08-27T14:42:00.000+12:00

Well, Great Aunt Ethel and her friend Maude are outdoing the boys in their cars!!! LOL

Just some more Aunt Ethel madness!!! LOL
Hope it gives you a smile:-)

Lulu:-)
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"Sophie" 255x205mm NFS

2007-08-17T16:59:00.000+12:00

Another week, another little painting........and another dabble with oils.
Am enjoying being able to experiment - this time with an image I have had saved for a while from another art site I belong to. The image is of a lady called Sophie, who kindly gave her permission for painting it. Thanks Sophie!
See you next week! thanks for looking.
Lulu:-)

"On Top Of The World" 305x230x35 mm

2007-08-05T14:46:00.000+12:00

Well, Great Aunt Ethel is not waiting for the first shuttle flight to outerspace, she doesn't believe in being restricted!!! lol
She's feeling on top of the world - must be the sunshine!!!:-)
Will be back next week with another little painting - who knows where my imagination will take me in the meantime! lol
Thanks for looking, hope it puts a smile on your face. Lulu:-)

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Rehearsal 305x230 mm

2007-07-27T20:35:00.001+12:00

My small painting for the week, this time another 'baby' bandanas one, in the semi-abstract, colourful, textured look of my larger paintings.

Click on the pic for a larger view.

Thanks for looking! Lulu:-)

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Two Old Bags 255x205mm

2007-07-22T08:07:00.000+12:00

My fun little painting of yesterday!

In oils this time - yes you read right! Will take a while to dry but I loved working in them.

Two old bags.....of course I'm not talking about the ladies!! lol

Thanks for looking, hope it puts a smile on your face, as it did mine in the creating! Lulu:-)

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"Dance" 255x255x35mm

2007-07-13T16:44:00.000+12:00

G A Ethel hasn't returned from Valencia yet LOL

so I have had fun with this, using acrylic, beads and fabric.

Thanks for looking, I'll be back soon with more 'small talk'.

Lulu:-) Sold

Great Aunt Ethel in Valencia??

2007-07-07T09:01:00.000+12:00

Well, Great Aunt Ethel got tired of all the rain and, as she was having trouble getting the washing dry, she took her little yacht to where the sun is still shining and, not wanting to miss an opportunity, found a great way to dry Great Uncle George's long johns!!!Could she also be putting in a bid for the next America's Cup???

Could the artist be mad???? LOL

Thanks for looking!

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Great Aunt Ethel hangs out her ........smalls!

2007-06-30T17:49:00.000+12:00

Well, here is the first of my musings!
You see, Great Aunt Ethel came to stay on the coldest day of the year.
She insisted on doing her own (and Great Uncle George's) washing, and hanging it out in the fresh air to dry. Well, I did tell her that she could use the dryer, but no....G A Ethel is a thrifty lady and likes to do things her way! So here she is, well wrapped up against the cold, hanging out the smalls........... Of course Great Aunt Ethel is just a figment of my imagination! but she (and friends) will be back from time to time. She was last seen dashing off on her little red scooter, so who knows, she might stop long enough to let me paint her again!!! LOL Sold

SMALL STUFF

"In A Class of Their Own" 35x10x4cm Acrylic on Canvas

"Hidden Agenda" mixed media on watercolour paper and glued to canvas 25x20cm

"Dream Weaving" 10x8" Mixed media on watercolour paper glued to canvas

"Class Act" 16 x 8"

"Head Girl" 12x10 Oils on canvas

"Shortsighted" 12x4" available on TradeMe

"Triple Take" 12x10" Acrylic on stretched canvas

"Double Take" 10x8" acrylic on stretched canvas

Teacher's Pets I & II 12 x 4 "

"BoyZone" 12 x 10"

"Pensive" 12x 9"

"At The French Cafe" 10x10"

"Day Dreaming" 5x7" Oil on canvas

"Solitude"

"Kool Kids" 12x9"

"Molly"

"School Assembly" 12x9"

"Mother Love"

"She Wore Red Shoes" watercolour on paper

"The Cheek of It!" 12x4"

"Gone To The Beach" 10x10"

"Kids Choir Practise" 12x10"

"School Photo" 12x9"

"The White Bikini" 10x10" acrylic/mixed media on stretched canvas

"First Kiss" 7x5" Available $50NZ

"Violin Virtuoso" 10x10x1.5" Available $185 NZ

"Smile!" 12x9"

"Auburn Angel" 4x4"

"Hush" 12x9"

*Mariam* 10x10"

"Angel Watch" 7x5"

"Lady In Blue" 10x10"

"Fruit of the Vine" 14x18"

"The Last Stretch" 24x20"

"The White Robe" Oil 10x8"

"The Home Straight" 305x230x35mm

"Miss Mollie and Bubba Susu" NFS

"Race Day" 305x230x35mm

"Sophie Again" 205x255x35mm

"Bug Off!!" lol 205x255x35mm

"True Friends" 255x255x35mm

Self Portrait 10x10"

"Miss Mollie And Her Dollie" watercolour on paper

"Magdalen" 5x7" Acrylics on watercolour board.

"Woody"

"In Pensive Mood" 205x255x35mm

"Awakening" 255x205x35

"IrresistaBull" !! 255x205mm

"Bandanas In Red I" 9x12"

"Four" 12x9"

The Madonna Of The Streets 8x10"

"Read Me A Story?" 5x7 NFS

"Bandanas In Blue II" 255x255

"Number 53" 255x255

Bandanas In Blue I 255x255x35mm

Miss Abbie NFS

"Whisper Gently II 12x4"

"Whisper Gently I 12x4"

Our Boy Elliot NFS

Figure Tile painting #1 360x200mm

Had fun at an altered art workshop last w/end........

"Sophie" 255x205mm

"Waiting" 305x102

"Skinny Dipping" 610x205mm

"The Red Hatters" 305x305

Loyal To The End.......

"Blues Mama" 8x10"

GIRL RACERS :-) 305x255x35 mm

"Sophie" 255x205mm NFS

"On Top Of The World" 305x230x35 mm

Rehearsal 305x230 mm

Two Old Bags 255x205mm

"Dance" 255x255x35mm

Great Aunt Ethel in Valencia??

Great Aunt Ethel hangs out her ........smalls!

Mariam 10x10"