New Silk painting finished

On Saturday I finished a new painting for the third series.

As it was the first one for a year, everything seemed more difficult than usual.Since I had surgery for a new metal knee at the end of February I have been struggling with the thought that I may not be able to stand and paint again, but the desire to get in the studio is very strong and at last I got in there a couple of weeks ago.

The painting is as ever, different to my original sketches and expectations…but hopefully says what I want it to say.