December and the end of the year.

Hi to all my followers.

Reflecting on November feels like a bit of a whirlwind.

I enjoyed being with other artists, out and about in Taranaki with opportunities to sketch and paint. Conversation and meals together was a wonderful time. At the end of this period the SPLASH exhibition was over and all unsold works taken home.

Then it was home to preparation for the Open Studios event. What an amazing 3 days.

It really is a buzz for me when an admirer of my work says that a painting is “talking to me”. That is special.

Along with the Artist Trading Cards I had advertised that I would do a demonstration each day at 1pm.

On day 1 I had one guest. Day 2 there were 2 and on day 3 I made the total of 9 people watching my demonstration. All with good feedback.

That’s a wrap for my season!!! I am now going to have a couple of weeks of end of year functions and get togethers and enjoy Christmas with my family.

Merry Christmas to you all and a peaceful holiday time to relax and recharge the batteries. I wish you well for 2026.

Pamela.