3 weeks to Devon Open Studios

The Devon Open Studios is roughly 3 weeks away now!
I like to think of all of the artists who are taking part, all over Devon, like myself, who will be refining their work, ordering cards, getting their spaces ready for the public and losing sleep at night in anticipation.
This year, along with Mark Jessett and Amanda Pellatt, I have been awarded the Emerging Artist Bursary. I received this award a few months ago which was a fantastic surprise and some welcome encouragement. It came with extra publicity and lead to a  photo of myself on the front cover of the Open Studio brochure!
I have definitely felt some extra pressure but to frame this positively it has stretched me to go further and break new ground with my painting practice.
For months I have been painting vibrant and colourful pieces inspired by my reaction to nature, the seasons and my surroundings. But recently my quieter self has been drawn to use a pale and more subtle palette.  
I will share images of my current body of work with its 2 themes on my website very soon.