There is always something different about the mood in the studio in summer.  The air is different, the vibe is different.  It feels like the end of the year, and the excitement of the new one is just around the corner.  The children are home, laughing and squealing, and it's a time of joyfulness.  I'm experimenting with this new series of work, and my debut into painting flowers with a passion.  The Pink protea has captured my heart!