CLocks go forward.........

Well for all you Brits, just a gentle reminder that our clocks jump forward this weekend. I wouldnt mind normally but this weekend I am off on a girlie weekend in London. So we actually lose an hour!! AGH!

Here is the painting I have been working on , lots to do but you get the drift of things.

Easter is soon upon us, and that means lots of belly aches for me while I pilfer my childrens easter baskets.. This year is even worse as I have started early and hoarded treats for their baskets.. And already the stash is slowly diminishing! Oh and YES I still use easter baskets.. I refuse to buy the over packaged eggs, that when you open them they crumble to nothing as they are so thin. So I fill theirs with many different bits and bobs. x

PS. as I write this I have worked my way through a mini eggs bag, Cadburys of course.

Well must dash.

will post a pic soon of the doggie I am working on
xx

chitty chat chat

Sometimes when wee ones rattle on, you tend to tune out. Especially if its a wee boy in question. Today however, Maia said something quite funny. Walking by the tin opener she paused. Then she turned and said ' who invented the tin opener? Was is Frankenstein?' I immediately knew what she meant. She meant Einnstein. However he didnt invent it either, I am sure. Haha , I would just like to know what her world must be like. With Frankenstein inventing tin openers and Dracula inventing the phone, who is there about to scare everyone?

Today I stared a new painting. Its of a Blythe doll and for a special someone. I havent painted dolls in years, so its been an interesting day. Here is what I have done so far.



After yesterdays lovely sun, I was all geared up for some today.. The morning was a bit hazy but I waited all day for the sun to break through.... it didnt :(

Oh yes mothers day just passed here. I was served a lovely breakfast in bed. There was toast, fruit, coffee and a box of chocolates. Guess which one I scoffed!! YES, you guessed right. I ate the whole Cadburys box and felt sick for the rest of the day.. But I ask you, What would you have chosen? It just kept staring at me in the face!

I feel really good that I got cracking in the studio today.. I swear my body clock is still in a different time zone. I still, after all these years tend to be a night owl. But somewhere in the world I am a morning person. haha That is what I tell myself anyway.

Well best be rolling........

Happy painting.....xx

WW2

I have been in the sudio today trying to get caught up in all my paintings.. But I seem to be going backwards rather than forwards haha.. I think I need a couple of late nights on the attack.
I am not sure where the time goes but it seems to be speeding up I swear.

This week has been the most lovley , with all the flowers looking like they might actually bud at long last. It seems as though this has been the longest of winters ever.

My daughter is studying WW2 at school We have managed to find for her to take in a remnant of german bomb, and old metal matchbox and a tiddlywinks game.

I am sure she won the show and tell this week haha.

I havent got anything funny and witty to share today.. My head is all full of turps and my belly is grumbling. SO off I dash to get myself a cuppa.

Will try and write some things this evening..


kxx

Crusty Crab

How rude of me. I had forgotten to put my little dining experience adventure on here.

Well I have just returned from my fine dining experience at the CRUSTY CRAB. (in Lennon's bedroom)

I was greeted at the door and asked if I was alone? Well of course I was! The first

thing I noticed was the lovely mood lighting set with car light donning the walls. Then for entertainment in the corner I could just make out Power Rangers on the TV. I was ushered to my table, with which sat a lovely girl already. Her name was Aria and she had been accosted from the bedroom next door. We were then offered a menu from the lovely Maia, who looked very familiar to me. ;) On the menu, was a choice of Crabby Patties, small, double or Monster. There was also a salad, fries, soda and hot chocolate. I chose the double Crabby Patty with a side salad and soda. Shortly later, I was approached by whom I was told was the owner of this establishment. His name was Lennon. He was wearing full chef outfit and kind of reminded me of a young Gordon Ramsay, without the abuse of course. He told me my dinner was on the house. I was most impressed. My dinner arrived on a lovely tray that looked very much like a book I had read to my children. ;) I bantered back and forth with my companion at the table and we both agreed it was a lovely place. When it was time to leave we were even given a sticker that was shiny on our shirts. I think the place deserves 5 Michelin stars for sure! Will definitely be going back there. kxx

RATM

when Rage Against the Machine stated they were going to hold a free concert for making them Christmas number one, I was quite eager to get my hands on a ticket. When they announced you had to register first hand and then load a photo for approval, I did so. I received my number to put into the site when the tickets were released. So that morning, I waited and set my alarm to not miss out. Which, if anyone knows me its easy, as I am easily distracted! I logged in to the site and noticed it kept on crashing. I opened a few different browsers and waited......waited...... 25 minutes after the said time I was in. Bearing in mind I was doing other things at the same time and the fact that I had even noticed it had gone to the other page was amazing. Anyway, I put my number in , but then noticed there was a slot for another number. Then it dawned on me, every single ticket had to have a photo on. Not, two people going in on one ticket like I had assumed. Bugger! I would have no time what so ever to upload another photo and get that approved. So now I have a solo ticket for me! I am sure if I read the small print I would have noticed, haha. I am now on the quest to find any others that may have gotten a ticket. If not then I will be going solo! AGH! Serves me right for rushing into things again.

I am about to go into the studio and get tucked into a few more paintings. Which reminds me I have no ink left in my printer. Why do they make them so small? Such a nuisance really.

I see the Killer whale in Florida has yet again killed a person. So why do they insist on keeping them in captivity? It brings me back to the pet owners that think their pet wont hurt anyone. How do they know? You cant read people so why does it seem different with animals?

Well my turps are calling so cheerio for now.

xx

Whiskers and Fur

Oh yes before I forget I thought I should share my new little venture. After many a request I have decided to do pet portraits. As pets dont usually sit still very long, I will have to work from a photograph. So it will be up to you to capture that lovely shot and mail it to me. It works best as a close up and of good quality to print. More whimsical ideas would be if your pet is looking up or has one paw out. Something different from the norm where I may add a butterfly or a bird. Here is an idea of what I mean, but bear in mind I have not quite finished the butterfly yet. This is my friends Ginette and Aidans little Tala. As I paint in oils, the painting will need to dry for a while. Just thought I would say this as some people may expect it the next day. I quite enjoy painting little furry things, I watch them come to life slowly on the canvas.

If you have any enquiries you can contact me on :

karenannburt@aol.com

Big Love xxxx

Tick Tock

Living in a small town can have its good points and bad points. The good points are hard not to miss, with their local shops and friendly faces. On the other hand underneath the surface lays a gossip sect! You might accidentally fall on your path outside your home but three days later its around the village you have been in a nasty car accident. haha . The tales spun can be truly magnificent in their own right. Another thing that seems to be a village thing is the way nobody says anything to your face. Or the jealousy and envy for those that seem to be doing well. I can really only put it down to their lack of experience in outside village life and not ever having witnessed different cultures as well as having nothing better to do. Its quite sad ignorance is still so prevalent in our society. I have to say not all are like this and I have come across some fantastic people. I am blessed to have such fantastic friends in my life. Its just a shame a few wreck it for all. Perhaps it is a global thing. Quite often opinions are formed without seeing the whole story, conversation...etc.. Imagine if you hadn't read the ending to 'Of Mice and Men' . Thank god these people are not running our judicial system or many a lamb would have been thrown to the slaughter. And we would all be walking about with knifes protruding from our backs! HMMMMM wonder if this will be printed and posted?

On another note, spring is finally around the corner. I did see a few ducks flying back from their escape to the warmth.. Perhaps something I should have done as well. It seems as though it has been a long winter this year. Especially with our snow!

I am about to finish off a painting I have been working on. I seem to be having trouble finding the time as of late. Things seem to be going faster and faster all the time. tick tock........ I feel as though I am the white rabbit and always late for that important date.

This year is the year of change. Lots of things will be happening. I cannot divulge anything as of yet but its all better and brighter. After all the world is your oyster and if you don't take the plunge and chase your dream yourself it will pass you by.

kxx