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Final of the three pictures of the Leeds castle library. See the small picture below for all three; I like to look at all three together, a note to self for the future -  to exhibit them in a triptych.

I am really enjoying these cozy colors and fuzzy textures. More to come.

I am starting with the new series of interior paintings today. It was very easy to imagine myself living in here (who wouldn’t) mote around the house, beautiful grounds, and a wall-to-wall library. This is what today’s painting is about.

This image really grabbed me, the blue dotted dress, the red curls and bright lipstick. On the way to a 50′s party I am sure, although I often enjoy the sight of many people here in East London dress impeccably well in the period style. My friend has been talking me into going to the proper 5o’s dance party for ages. But the idea of getting the right dress, hair and all seemed like too much of an effort. This image proves that it is all well worth it.

A quiet day indoors today. I am turning back to my favorite subject – the Dennis Severs’ House.

Another small to large rendition of the Elizabeth Jervis bedroom circa 1811 from Dennis Severs House.

2011, oil on panel, 45 x 45 cm, contact for availability

I am thinking a bit what drives me to keep painting the Dennis Severs’ House (I yet have not gotten to all of the rooms in it) and can’t exactly pin it down. It must be the allure of a soft warm bed, the coziness, pot of tea on the  card table, a hint of a fireplace present in the room. It’s my way to beat the winter blues.

Here is a large rendition of the Dennis Severs’ House, Unmade bed, as compared to the initial small painting. A friend of mine had a laugh when looking at it the other day, commented: “It looks like an upmarket Tracey Emin’s bed to me”.