tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67679654843905195922024-03-18T19:59:28.286+00:00Moonlight and HaresKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-37865275708981931342022-05-23T16:25:00.000+01:002022-05-23T16:25:01.994+01:00Bluebell Woods and a Little Bird Magic<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="wEMkMy2knCU" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wEMkMy2knCU"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-54596470925071008972022-04-29T13:24:00.000+01:002022-04-29T13:24:36.582+01:00Forgetmenots, Bees and a Healthy Kind of Sugar<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="Pqwdk15fFg8" width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pqwdk15fFg8"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-29045949390900374012022-03-29T02:52:00.000+01:002022-03-29T02:52:37.092+01:00An English Garden Visit and Mr Blackbird Becomes the Star in a Painting.<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="9o-pRZcjlsY" width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9o-pRZcjlsY"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-53087824896012018982022-02-13T13:13:00.000+00:002022-02-13T13:13:22.705+00:00The Big Garden Birdwatch and a Tiny Painting Exercise<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="LxAHjdEdbII" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LxAHjdEdbII"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-47372031471539287302022-02-08T15:04:00.000+00:002022-02-08T15:04:08.515+00:00Wintering. Appreciating the Simple Things in January.<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="0MfH6vjimck" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0MfH6vjimck"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-40497968018568911422021-12-27T18:26:00.002+00:002021-12-27T18:26:51.484+00:00A Family of Creatures and a Fairytale Castle<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="wY3V33V_t9I" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wY3V33V_t9I"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-72491932342101740692021-10-30T13:17:00.001+01:002021-10-30T13:17:20.309+01:00A Spooky Walk and The Bryony and Toadstool Owl<iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="TK4C5ymMhSQ" width="400" height="322" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TK4C5ymMhSQ"></iframe>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-3842539388884474442021-10-20T21:09:00.001+01:002021-10-20T21:09:27.358+01:00Two Seashores Inspired a Hare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe class="BLOG_video_class" allowfullscreen="" youtube-src-id="_qZWAogLn1w" width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_qZWAogLn1w"></iframe></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-84957033962398735692021-09-22T19:30:00.000+01:002021-09-22T19:30:05.668+01:00Days Fly By. A Painting, Card and Calendar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HGb6QMsrqjM" width="320" youtube-src-id="HGb6QMsrqjM"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-85116679264639869592021-07-29T16:47:00.000+01:002021-07-29T16:47:08.169+01:00Sea Treasure. A Gift for a Friend<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="361" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/626atobrgJQ" width="508" youtube-src-id="626atobrgJQ"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-44959026788427277832021-07-01T00:23:00.003+01:002021-07-29T16:49:50.879+01:00The Bee's Spell. A Painting Inspired by a Fragment of the Past<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello dear blog readers, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is my latest video. Do come and join me on Youtube if you haven't already. It's completely free to subscribe. :) x</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="365" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1eX57Emr4l8" width="483" youtube-src-id="1eX57Emr4l8"></iframe></div><br /><br /><p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-27104961998616056402021-05-13T21:42:00.005+01:002021-07-29T16:51:05.007+01:00Behind The Scenes And A Painting That Didn't Go Quite As Planned<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="350" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KeBDkmGQJGY" width="482" youtube-src-id="KeBDkmGQJGY"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-20912555411786188852021-04-08T13:03:00.002+01:002021-04-08T13:03:31.237+01:00Unboxing Some New Art Materials and a Little Sketchbook Play<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9LaPYvQScOo" width="320" youtube-src-id="9LaPYvQScOo"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-57190978847878278462021-03-25T21:08:00.000+00:002021-03-25T21:08:07.479+00:00Goodbye Winter. Hello Spring<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qu8HC5IC0PA" width="320" youtube-src-id="qu8HC5IC0PA"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-18264119523834393012021-02-17T17:10:00.000+00:002021-02-17T17:10:14.956+00:00Winter Days and Painting Mr Tumnus<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ziQSQcQFAs0" width="320" youtube-src-id="ziQSQcQFAs0"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-39482972357304549922021-01-22T10:55:00.004+00:002021-01-22T10:55:51.073+00:00Finding Peace in Land and SkyMy latest video. Don't forget to come and join me over on YouTube! x<div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I79MT_mHPks" width="320" youtube-src-id="I79MT_mHPks"></iframe></div><br /> </div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-57461490192714722002020-12-22T20:30:00.000+00:002020-12-22T20:30:55.430+00:00Merry Christmas <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>I heard the bells on Christmas Day</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Their old familiar carols play,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>And wild and sweet</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The words repeat</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Of peace on earth, goodwill to men</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This year I'm not sure I will be hearing the bells on Christmas day as we traditionally always do? Living in a small village, our traditions in these uncertain times will probably not happen this year. The Mummers play in the pub on Christmas eve will not take place, the church will be dark and silent for midnight mass. This time last year, who knew we would be where we are now and that the year would be so different to other years... No one ever knows the future and time carries on with its ups and downs, happiness and tragedies, laughter and tears. For me there have been beautiful, scary and sad times but I am grateful that my family and I are here as we move into 2021.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCk8nQx0B21lk_oOpS07AfZszGXF58t8Z865WNh6e8AQ-CfUJQuiXcAOGgA__uNx_k9hxeLk3Q3J3xz5MI8BszbY9MpRDcv3fCjWtQa2vMZX6kdWHiXgW2ozSFJmNFK7EoCPw63mhbelU/s2016/IMG_0647.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCk8nQx0B21lk_oOpS07AfZszGXF58t8Z865WNh6e8AQ-CfUJQuiXcAOGgA__uNx_k9hxeLk3Q3J3xz5MI8BszbY9MpRDcv3fCjWtQa2vMZX6kdWHiXgW2ozSFJmNFK7EoCPw63mhbelU/w480-h640/IMG_0647.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Creatively, (like many) I have struggled to produce a lot. In situations like these you stop, take stock and assess what is most important in life. New things have been born. Digital downloads (which seem quite popular) and a Youtube channel. Nothing stays the same and everything changes and evolves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoHQ5kS5ZodDkwc8eTfR7K8svdA4ACfq9i-RY7C1f2tA3OoGa6uzHK9DD3EewTZ1IO1GFrUXo11t0uWeAP2Kpatcmxgeh9abVq-qmHAkzpx1K3ZeDCHFsEKx6FhR8566itmfnVnlKMOM/s2016/IMG_0648.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoHQ5kS5ZodDkwc8eTfR7K8svdA4ACfq9i-RY7C1f2tA3OoGa6uzHK9DD3EewTZ1IO1GFrUXo11t0uWeAP2Kpatcmxgeh9abVq-qmHAkzpx1K3ZeDCHFsEKx6FhR8566itmfnVnlKMOM/w480-h640/IMG_0648.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I mentioned in a previous post. I will be wrapping this blog up at the end of this year. I do plan another but I may take a break? It's been 12 years since I began here and there have been various glitches on the site for a while now. I changed the html a long time ago and have forgotten what I changed? Now sites need to be able to cope with phones and tablets adapting to certain sizes, so a new one makes sense. But as soon as I have another one up and running, I will let you know here and share the link. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmRCfzhW_1YEUyrB99M-l9wNrpfk_3lhEvmYpH9CHUyL9ieS5OV9I8s-WnPkyVCCW9SUdosXxPDZ0nd6vvAWUtdWDWujKp0aiJqxKCZ-bJDD2o6ulIh7v5hU3wHWG9jDwvyeloLEHXcI/s1210/IMG_0650.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1210" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmRCfzhW_1YEUyrB99M-l9wNrpfk_3lhEvmYpH9CHUyL9ieS5OV9I8s-WnPkyVCCW9SUdosXxPDZ0nd6vvAWUtdWDWujKp0aiJqxKCZ-bJDD2o6ulIh7v5hU3wHWG9jDwvyeloLEHXcI/w640-h640/IMG_0650.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div>In the mean time, I send out a big thank you to all that have stopped by here over the years. For your comments, likes, love, encouragement, shares and constant support of my shop and work. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakGj_VJ-cY3e6KnjAd8tM1a_wdLugHEQPJLtR5QJoRt3H1R9A3nG7cbISIokPzNHBf43wku8Od3Q5_mrwk3qJSBrOZINXC-fZlhiXcg8MGL_35CPnTRDjOP3wOkpwW1_H8rPJ2XfwFHI/s2016/IMG_0654.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakGj_VJ-cY3e6KnjAd8tM1a_wdLugHEQPJLtR5QJoRt3H1R9A3nG7cbISIokPzNHBf43wku8Od3Q5_mrwk3qJSBrOZINXC-fZlhiXcg8MGL_35CPnTRDjOP3wOkpwW1_H8rPJ2XfwFHI/w640-h480/IMG_0654.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZYtK9i88SGn_KkwonV8clrumZFpp5Una0LjPALUQAvqZUDKubllLPUiQEtLEpatP6LAE7ZZXkARLhniapRIjHAU3JfzKndCYW5kTXXZcMKcIm2S8FwFB-WiDqgk6Z3wILx30gicIQ0o/s1512/IMG_0633.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZYtK9i88SGn_KkwonV8clrumZFpp5Una0LjPALUQAvqZUDKubllLPUiQEtLEpatP6LAE7ZZXkARLhniapRIjHAU3JfzKndCYW5kTXXZcMKcIm2S8FwFB-WiDqgk6Z3wILx30gicIQ0o/w640-h640/IMG_0633.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wish you the happiest festive time, filled with love, hope and optimism </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and a <span style="text-align: left;">peaceful, healthy Christmas and new year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcJSm0EsXwKF7hVOb4oIPBwiLb9WOLf9dKyp4lI760SqdiFj3cQxjD-4SaW96KMg772x0pmBtMARCPN1BcRp2O-F67Mp39KjxAKSxxkvmnzQErfgjmqAV4BRZX4Kbw7gL5G7KK0cs2AY/s1512/IMG_0635.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcJSm0EsXwKF7hVOb4oIPBwiLb9WOLf9dKyp4lI760SqdiFj3cQxjD-4SaW96KMg772x0pmBtMARCPN1BcRp2O-F67Mp39KjxAKSxxkvmnzQErfgjmqAV4BRZX4Kbw7gL5G7KK0cs2AY/w640-h640/IMG_0635.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I will leave with you my latest video... Please come and join me on You tube and subscribe if you haven't already! </div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MCTDs39Ycfo" width="320" youtube-src-id="MCTDs39Ycfo"></iframe></div>Merry Christmas dear folks!<div>See you in 2021! <div>Karen x<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p><br /></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-54031599345913597662020-11-30T20:21:00.000+00:002020-11-30T20:21:00.469+00:00Stars for an Old Friend<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The eve of December and these beautiful berries on the old tree have pretty much disappeared now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All of a sudden when the North wind sends whispers of a frost the birds descend. Blackbird, thrush, pigeon and this year redwing. Maybe that's a sign of a colder winter ahead? I tried to capture them on camera but each time I got near they flew away. They are not as tame as the birds in the garden. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlF03sMc6cYqriaJosYr-9w60ujc1TEbRqpY2imJFyskxceT9n6l_jJp_VeLvrQR2EcIOX-_4nhIYElAqj2MIV2pLAqS8qABN4qz7mBrRyg9H_8qwiSIV1AJ0vfi1nSk_tUv1T6bHhPo/s1242/IMG_0231.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1242" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlF03sMc6cYqriaJosYr-9w60ujc1TEbRqpY2imJFyskxceT9n6l_jJp_VeLvrQR2EcIOX-_4nhIYElAqj2MIV2pLAqS8qABN4qz7mBrRyg9H_8qwiSIV1AJ0vfi1nSk_tUv1T6bHhPo/w640-h640/IMG_0231.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As usual, we picked our bunch before they all disappeared. The sprigs wait patiently in a bucket of water ready for festive decorating. Unless of course Mr Blackbird discovers where the secret stash is. Having a pane of glass missing in the green house, this could be a real possibility and in fact has happened before. ;-) </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkclSaiAeezxUEnLuCBCLutjsVvcjI-0BPruRqbcrEJS_Lp8PSDqjiCX7wMkp0MwOzHZ4IFmHn2MICyXhNE2wwWaAfTHP0hS7GM5-qpxuGo5wz0CAqWqcD9xq3xhGqoZhbk0bq4egUsM8/s1024/IMG_0234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkclSaiAeezxUEnLuCBCLutjsVvcjI-0BPruRqbcrEJS_Lp8PSDqjiCX7wMkp0MwOzHZ4IFmHn2MICyXhNE2wwWaAfTHP0hS7GM5-qpxuGo5wz0CAqWqcD9xq3xhGqoZhbk0bq4egUsM8/w480-h640/IMG_0234.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>It's been a strange year indeed. I still can't believe that we are heading into December already. I don't have any inspiring pictures to share with you as I haven't <i>been</i> anywhere and have been so busy keeping up with orders. I don't think a studio mess, piles of boxes, receipts and overflowing waste paper bins would have quite the same kind of vibe, so instead will show you the latest painting. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtiF5kuS79EIMaGbqzBmor5rhLdAbPHq6e9pI0BURZ14UfcIyTj1mT7a_0oUHjJFgpP_BAoZcwwXU31kL4MJnuHXk9jcxsKQTDvR6yPmYP0563OXy5mapymfsG91o_590sYxReoLST2M/s1024/IMG_0342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtiF5kuS79EIMaGbqzBmor5rhLdAbPHq6e9pI0BURZ14UfcIyTj1mT7a_0oUHjJFgpP_BAoZcwwXU31kL4MJnuHXk9jcxsKQTDvR6yPmYP0563OXy5mapymfsG91o_590sYxReoLST2M/w640-h480/IMG_0342.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13-zTZbpSBvnTDjxiBhZMQoPhXAkSgHACcNID850lvTghnrLPUKcrfxKeM7E71hbDb1W8hx3u6noByHaiRKLANvOLVGm5lj1bpxnWuEmbkmby5f5nr_fZP5ndQ8_X0XdCBViiwEpv_es/s1024/IMG_0414.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13-zTZbpSBvnTDjxiBhZMQoPhXAkSgHACcNID850lvTghnrLPUKcrfxKeM7E71hbDb1W8hx3u6noByHaiRKLANvOLVGm5lj1bpxnWuEmbkmby5f5nr_fZP5ndQ8_X0XdCBViiwEpv_es/w640-h480/IMG_0414.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's called 'Stars for an Old Friend' and is painted in acrylics on paper. I filmed the creation of it in time-lapse and made another film. So if you are interested in watching, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_xZsnjIPAs">here</a> or see below. It's available in both shops as a print. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>'Stars for an Old Friend'</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHmqZUfbucpomIPj1_9otq31Y9VuGWsHh32U0gEhzAQa_STUE0liM14re310PTPeSQPD4bDgf6NRJU58fBYHWXZze082_221LF0HYFqLiG7oDKPP4RFQu_7TVGS_BkmFjibyy51kdJ4E/s932/Forest+gathering+display.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="747" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHmqZUfbucpomIPj1_9otq31Y9VuGWsHh32U0gEhzAQa_STUE0liM14re310PTPeSQPD4bDgf6NRJU58fBYHWXZze082_221LF0HYFqLiG7oDKPP4RFQu_7TVGS_BkmFjibyy51kdJ4E/w512-h640/Forest+gathering+display.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W_xZsnjIPAs" width="320" youtube-src-id="W_xZsnjIPAs"></iframe></div>Don't forget to get your advent calendars out and up ready for tomorrow.</div><div>See you in December! </div><div>X <p></p></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-10243253549491236302020-10-31T16:25:00.000+00:002020-10-31T16:25:12.564+00:00The Mudlarkers Moon and a Good Pumpkin Harvest<div class="separator">With Winter not far off now I thought I'd share two new pieces created.</div><div class="separator"> The first one is the image below 'The Mudlarkers Moon' </div><div class="separator">Some nights when the moon is bright and full and I lay awake unable to sleep, I wish that I was out wandering the land, rivers and streams with the fox. Listening and searching for all the lost treasures of long ago. For their voices are much louder in the quiet of the night. </div><div class="separator"><img border="0" data-original-height="624" data-original-width="883" height="453" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnTrzACBM7I62Tbp_qaeeWCodV5THVv3UBN4KwGWhRnzdeZu8rHX0r2WfjEgvp9E-oX4R5yAEVmjAhry6EP3a9njfWAYbgcVaZ2DK449qjoRUI_8B3J_XElyP3PS1CxrOHRiA9PwMCg4/w640-h453/mudlarkers+moon++display.jpg" width="640" /><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span></div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3M_hty92Ls958g3S1rnXndEdqJMmetnECZQQvP4VJBf5gqPKTROXOpDqEmZITLfL6TQ4DnZazN78zBWCHgKWACHq631MJDWuN8XCMPHRAq5QRPAh6VbcE6r0TIFABC7O4zvC1MGfi90/s1210/IMG_0427.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1210" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin3M_hty92Ls958g3S1rnXndEdqJMmetnECZQQvP4VJBf5gqPKTROXOpDqEmZITLfL6TQ4DnZazN78zBWCHgKWACHq631MJDWuN8XCMPHRAq5QRPAh6VbcE6r0TIFABC7O4zvC1MGfi90/w640-h640/IMG_0427.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The second piece is named "Called by Song' This image has been in my head for quite a while and after a moment encounter a few weeks back, when I spotted a deer casually walking across the garden I felt the universe was telling me it was probably time to paint it. I like to think that my deer was called by the song of the friendly robins and blackbirds in the garden, but in reality I think it was more after an apple feast with the amount of fallen apples that we have left for the wildlife. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdPNA6_jZE8RF_h3FjAOiz7a0pEb7MgAGu8heEshVacqhFKQ1rMZEoOp-BZKVLtElJoJhtd3BJoicCqscx-Zux0cdFRtYP78o8TffiRy3Q8qaw5pwRktHXk0RCIErNQeY-4Agntr9JZo/s1028/IMG_0430.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1028" data-original-width="1028" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOdPNA6_jZE8RF_h3FjAOiz7a0pEb7MgAGu8heEshVacqhFKQ1rMZEoOp-BZKVLtElJoJhtd3BJoicCqscx-Zux0cdFRtYP78o8TffiRy3Q8qaw5pwRktHXk0RCIErNQeY-4Agntr9JZo/w640-h640/IMG_0430.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUTHlieMhgFaLMQTp4MpfOG5NyZ7N2K6TBz0oXOtOcEyrp8NPBJZXQS0KWXa_pM8N_WJaSPdR2JjeTCP6c_XuqZGaSlpEamnc0DcDgjv3vYFwCUDJjQQtXRwvLPv_hF_TIewoXKOzm4g/s1058/Called+By+Song+Display.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1058" data-original-width="741" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUTHlieMhgFaLMQTp4MpfOG5NyZ7N2K6TBz0oXOtOcEyrp8NPBJZXQS0KWXa_pM8N_WJaSPdR2JjeTCP6c_XuqZGaSlpEamnc0DcDgjv3vYFwCUDJjQQtXRwvLPv_hF_TIewoXKOzm4g/w448-h640/Called+By+Song+Display.jpg" width="448" /></a></div>Both new designs are available as cards and prints in the <a href="https://www.moonlightandhares.co.uk/shop-1" target="_blank">web shop</a> and Etsy. This year I have gone with more single cards again. Packs weren't that popular last year and I thought especially in the current climate that many folk prefer to buy just a single card? You can watch a little of this painting being created in a film, if you pop across to my <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf7H3K9zPiG9kamdbbKD5PA" target="_blank">Youtube channel</a>. There is also a bit of cider making in it too. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xI0PJwRvc2p92NBeHuDQjLylKtpPjWjJ5-LLwzvAOApoSVtlOIhDvYvyvYOTZA7x5FhjC_yq56rPX-M32SRJmghOi3BAObUaAMxiptQz6IhmTmjotB9KetEPdrR_1CP73_niPb6eg94/s1331/IMG_0429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="998" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xI0PJwRvc2p92NBeHuDQjLylKtpPjWjJ5-LLwzvAOApoSVtlOIhDvYvyvYOTZA7x5FhjC_yq56rPX-M32SRJmghOi3BAObUaAMxiptQz6IhmTmjotB9KetEPdrR_1CP73_niPb6eg94/w480-h640/IMG_0429.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I'm enjoying doing the videos, although I do find it quite time consuming. Hopefully I can only improve and get faster. It's good to try something new though isn't it? <div>Our pumpkins grew really well this year and we were very lucky to harvest a good crop. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraZM_ORUjacmQC8egXuMiFOEbK7vsirbGTIahGMjFXxUebi1SxgW7gmm-MnAZAJMgIK_CmMeLIgc3vVOgGrft7kjirLqCkOHQ1LdXuPAvoJn5ivTSnwvlgAHD6Gepf5MEJ_j4I8g1qUs/s1512/IMG_9867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraZM_ORUjacmQC8egXuMiFOEbK7vsirbGTIahGMjFXxUebi1SxgW7gmm-MnAZAJMgIK_CmMeLIgc3vVOgGrft7kjirLqCkOHQ1LdXuPAvoJn5ivTSnwvlgAHD6Gepf5MEJ_j4I8g1qUs/w640-h640/IMG_9867.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Lots of pumpkin soup has already been eaten. And yesterday it was time to choose a victim to be carved. The chosen one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvUT5Gomn2TNHFXS_HZcluvyQS0ZpGdl1lmGrVZdD3-AN69k8oSzR1TOPFRFsfcEardekikrzVVmXNHAC6nRa6OJ86cdbf5aYrQpgtXUKQa-kXtRInE53cxBAcl4nIETE0Fy_gedTG1A/s1862/C813C7F6-3A16-429F-8A03-D3C6BB666BAC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1862" data-original-width="1048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvUT5Gomn2TNHFXS_HZcluvyQS0ZpGdl1lmGrVZdD3-AN69k8oSzR1TOPFRFsfcEardekikrzVVmXNHAC6nRa6OJ86cdbf5aYrQpgtXUKQa-kXtRInE53cxBAcl4nIETE0Fy_gedTG1A/w360-h640/C813C7F6-3A16-429F-8A03-D3C6BB666BAC.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>I felt like doing something more elaborate, so chose a forest scene. Then quickly kind of regretted it once I began cutting it out, (hehe) but it ended up being quite relaxing. And relaxing is good of course and necessary! so all was fine. ;) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lqLoAzI6PzjsmgRaq_2-QKjPE6ehLEaQOcPQJIO4lVRtZpWHpFNjm2z3pF0KJ1WxB9l_IJ6In2HzsQv-KR3V6O9S0k7yhw9EOJXuyx5BnAo7KZeKAGGSVCk_1hH38fbWIp3uy-fAewM/s2016/IMG_0257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lqLoAzI6PzjsmgRaq_2-QKjPE6ehLEaQOcPQJIO4lVRtZpWHpFNjm2z3pF0KJ1WxB9l_IJ6In2HzsQv-KR3V6O9S0k7yhw9EOJXuyx5BnAo7KZeKAGGSVCk_1hH38fbWIp3uy-fAewM/w480-h640/IMG_0257.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ta da!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu8RgWZPBtHjhbFHu3eOSKcIpmUW0pMikUuRx5ydvv90E60BRl1F2h9_ROzysARqJFaQml12g0yE9XcE_mdlzKqFUtY8FAyTlGKrQ9HMeGF-Up8bL2EcyxcBuclb26QIIZd4ozsQzeKw/s1531/IMG_0682.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1531" data-original-width="1021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDu8RgWZPBtHjhbFHu3eOSKcIpmUW0pMikUuRx5ydvv90E60BRl1F2h9_ROzysARqJFaQml12g0yE9XcE_mdlzKqFUtY8FAyTlGKrQ9HMeGF-Up8bL2EcyxcBuclb26QIIZd4ozsQzeKw/w426-h640/IMG_0682.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAu9qxDLqNu7v0LXoVYbHnyLR8yK5MFOsA1_3zTe5JKxIHpeR-H1lXZCA43KBw11tei6lZr4sDP4YDFgotA2MAUVHy-OfJAvfgiYICjM3ZPq3O4VMSccN_yTZ7Gc5rJihTqbJe9zNBmM/s1740/IMG_0677.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1160" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoAu9qxDLqNu7v0LXoVYbHnyLR8yK5MFOsA1_3zTe5JKxIHpeR-H1lXZCA43KBw11tei6lZr4sDP4YDFgotA2MAUVHy-OfJAvfgiYICjM3ZPq3O4VMSccN_yTZ7Gc5rJihTqbJe9zNBmM/w426-h640/IMG_0677.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZryySNhCKnJCZH1e7fGlrtq4lMxDmyjo5MZ3CLwK3xud3ex6utzzMH4yUGGGXGq4qz6ISoeZaM8ivz6GC0oek2G2o6Uz2Y6WTnkzy74BfZdI4g2veSzikvOhtVS8ToQ1QZJkimeDbkw/s1879/IMG_0687+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="1879" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZryySNhCKnJCZH1e7fGlrtq4lMxDmyjo5MZ3CLwK3xud3ex6utzzMH4yUGGGXGq4qz6ISoeZaM8ivz6GC0oek2G2o6Uz2Y6WTnkzy74BfZdI4g2veSzikvOhtVS8ToQ1QZJkimeDbkw/w640-h426/IMG_0687+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you all a cosy Halloween! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2oxH-6TXetUtNMs6gG_e9PuwKnXoQeEbusR739EhThbrM37P7zTJzccU6yeCymSo5zjc1nHgqKsGSoKXE-MVUhAd6V0qY_mbAUAme8OWaV65BiH-kN6F4C7iExk_AAwyuIdmsAfQxRAo/s1949/IMG_0688+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="1949" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2oxH-6TXetUtNMs6gG_e9PuwKnXoQeEbusR739EhThbrM37P7zTJzccU6yeCymSo5zjc1nHgqKsGSoKXE-MVUhAd6V0qY_mbAUAme8OWaV65BiH-kN6F4C7iExk_AAwyuIdmsAfQxRAo/w640-h426/IMG_0688+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Don't forget to come and join me on Youtube! Here is the latest video! :) x<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CYPvlt_SLi8" width="320" youtube-src-id="CYPvlt_SLi8"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-8964857728076142902020-09-05T01:48:00.002+01:002020-09-05T01:48:34.292+01:00Changes and New Things<p> September has arrived and with it some new downloads in the shop. 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I'm not sure how time went so fast, but here we are already thinking about another year. Well we certainly won't be forgetting 2020 that's for sure. So if you are in a hurry to say goodbye to it, then maybe you may be interested in the calendar to plan for the new one? Both the web shop and Etsy are now open again for international orders. There are still delays and I can't say for sure how long items will take as it's still a changing situation of course worldwide. But I have offered a shipping upgrade at checkout if people want a faster service. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHF5STsMwklGHqEfhg9mVY1OnMno0fp5w7E2iR5VNZhmdl-jGz93KN1O2kqponqYiisA6vPki9qRRU6L2ZL-FDygWoFHHLt-smDkFAGJ5ZNgyCg8j5zQqWFWkSULKYVNjmhVhtESC9DE/s1089/IMG_9740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1089" data-original-width="1089" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHF5STsMwklGHqEfhg9mVY1OnMno0fp5w7E2iR5VNZhmdl-jGz93KN1O2kqponqYiisA6vPki9qRRU6L2ZL-FDygWoFHHLt-smDkFAGJ5ZNgyCg8j5zQqWFWkSULKYVNjmhVhtESC9DE/w625-h625/IMG_9740.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ62Cp3UGrhV9ueYBGd0voag6qdpXumx86GI9b9zfEeAw0v9YaHHf0BfuukXT2j8OJb05PBojctklbvKyRq2sUe7jpgpret-BJ76_o4tB7MlGjwoq6_BvEw-NzS698nIt2he1yUu7kHI/s1411/IMG_9741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1411" data-original-width="1058" height="781" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ62Cp3UGrhV9ueYBGd0voag6qdpXumx86GI9b9zfEeAw0v9YaHHf0BfuukXT2j8OJb05PBojctklbvKyRq2sUe7jpgpret-BJ76_o4tB7MlGjwoq6_BvEw-NzS698nIt2he1yUu7kHI/w586-h781/IMG_9741.jpg" width="586" /></a></div>I was quiet in August and didn't manage a blog post. We escaped to Cornwall for a week which was lovely to get away for a break. I'm not sure I will blog about that, but there may be a little video of some clips in the making which I will share when it's made. This year has brought about some mixed feelings about what I'm doing and how I'm spending my time which I'm sure it has for many folk. I have loved doing this blog and enjoyed it, but the time is nearing I feel to bring this one to a close at the end of the year. It's been over 10 years and a change is needed. This one is not working properly as the template was edited 9 years ago and it won't let me update to the new add ons that are available and the preview feature is now not working since Blogger updated. So it definitely needs to update anyway. I may get another blog, but will probably have a bit of a break and maybe concentrate on my little youtube channel, filming snippets of nature and art? A different format brings new challenges, possibilities and excitement.<div>We shall see... <div>Take care</div><div>Karen x<br /><div> </div></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-19895558892006789332020-07-08T23:21:00.001+01:002020-07-08T23:21:48.675+01:00Hold Fast to Dreams<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i>Life is a broken- winged bird</i></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">It's so important for us all to hold tight to our dreams however large or small they maybe. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Dreams seem even more precious in these fragile times. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">We need them. They nourish our soul and give us something to strive for, to believe in and keep us going on this winding, rocky path of life.</span></div>
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My son's fiancé had a dream to be a violinist from an early age. Here she is playing Eric Whitacre's magical seal lullaby below. After finally seeing them for the first time since the beginning of March, I really enjoyed watching them creating this film at the river the other day. :)<br />
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Like many others, they are both talented young people trying to follow their paths and break into the world of music.</div>
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In January Taisia was offered a scholarship (tuition fees) to the Royal College of Music in London, to study a Masters Degree in historical performance. With her dream almost in reach she began to save for the remaining fees that are needed to study. Because she is from Moldova which is not in the EU, a study visa is required. To obtain this you have to prove that you have a certain amount of money to show that you are able to support yourself, otherwise the Visa will not be given. In normal circumstances busking, concert performances, sponsorship and part time jobs would have been enough but the pandemic has affected all in so many ways and the fund raising routes haven't happened. So, as a last resort, she has set up a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/send-me-to-the-royal-college-of-music?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=898a133a0041467bbb49a89dc20f46db">'Go Fund Me' page.</a></div>
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If you love music or would like to help a young person achieve their dreams, then please do watch the videos and consider making a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/send-me-to-the-royal-college-of-music?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=898a133a0041467bbb49a89dc20f46db">donation. </a>Even the smallest amount during these uncertain times would be received with huge gratitude. And if you can't afford anything, then even just a share would be wonderful. </div>
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You can see more of Taisia performing here...</div>
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As well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ie84qJiiSbJ6wyvgON2rw">YouTube</a>, you can follow Taisia on her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taisia_violinist/">instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=send%20me%20to%20the%20royal%20college%20of%20music">Facebook </a>too. Please do give her a follow and share with any music loving friends or with anyone who you think may be interested.<br />
Thanks so much!<br />
XKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-53385067185229399402020-06-29T01:56:00.000+01:002020-06-29T01:56:58.209+01:00Shop Update Preview and Quiet Moments of Lockdown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There will be a small shop update in the <a href="https://www.moonlightandhares.co.uk/shop-1">'website' shop</a> (*not Etsy) of 10 wooden items on Tuesday at 8pm. The shop is currently still only shipping to UK though due to the delays because of Covid19. Apologies for this. </div>
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Below are photos of what's to be added.</div>
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<i>'Borage and Bee~Hedgerow Hare'</i></div>
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<i> 'Clover, Herb Robert and Bee ~ Green Hedgerow Hare'</i></div>
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Spring Swallow ~Hedgerow Hare</div>
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Spring Meadow Hawthorn ~ Hedgerow Hare</div>
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Hawthorn and Bee ~ Hedgerow Hare </div>
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Talisman 1 </div>
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Talisman 2</div>
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Talisman 3</div>
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Talisman 4</div>
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Talisman 5</div>
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I made a little film of some moments from Lockdown. I hope you enjoy.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let the hollyhocks bow their heads,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">And the daisies close. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The scented breeze still and the sun hide behind a cloud.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Shadow, companion, lap sitter, king of purrs, special friend, and dearest one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">You were quite simply, perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Until we meet again beautiful boy. </span></div>
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Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-50291814459299984432020-05-14T12:52:00.000+01:002020-05-14T12:52:26.820+01:00Every Tree has a Tale to TellStanding beneath a large tree I am always in awe. Not just from the magnificence of sheer size and beauty, but often of the age. I like to look at the size of the tree trunk and try to guess when it may have taken root. What style of dress were people wearing when the sapling began to reach for the light? Who sat on the throne or ruled the kingdom? Whose feet trod nearby? And as it grew and grew and became a young tree, who sat and rested beneath it, weary from travelling, injured from battle, or could there be buried near its roots a precious trinket carefully wrapped in calico or leather, or a pot of coins? I wonder if someone climbed it to hide from danger, many years ago, or to laugh and play? What plans or dreams were thought of beneath its boughs?<br />
Every tree has a story to tell, from the storms it has weathered, birds that have sang out from its high canopy, all the new life that has been raised in the nests among the branches, and tiny creatures that live in its crevices or nibble on its leaves. If only trees could talk our language and tell us their stories and the things they have seen. What a tale that would be.<br />
Last Autumn when the ripe berries decorated the fading hedgerows we travelled to Wraysbury near Windsor to visit one of the most ancient trees in England. The <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede/features/ankerwycke">Ankerwyke yew</a>.<br />
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It stands on ancient water meadows of the river Thames close to the ruins of a benedictine 12th century priory and is believed to be up to 2,500 years old. This old tree is surrounded in history. Popular belief tells of King Henry VIII courting Anne Boleyn beneath it and some say that he proposed to her in the shadows of it. Just over the river Thames close by, is <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede-and-ankerwycke">Runnymede</a> where the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede/features/what-is-the-magna-carta">Magna Carta</a> was signed and sealed. There are those that argue that the signing took place over the other side of the river, perhaps beneath, or in sight of the Ankerwyke yew. A thousand year or more old tree would have been large and significant enough for King John to choose such a place in <i>1215</i> I like to believe?</div>
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Among the broken hollows an offering sat. Left by a stranger, a silver ring. </div>
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All the while we were there, a robin perched nearby. But seemed a little elusive whenever my camera tried to capture him. </div>
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After visiting, ideas sat in my sketchbook for a while.<br />
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Then during the lockdown in April I began to paint.<br />
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Until complete...<br />
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<i>'Tell me Tales of Magic and Old Kings'</i></div>
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Before we left, I took a couple of old snippets of branch that lie scattered beneath and whittled two little keepsakes back at home, to remember our visit.<br />
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It's well worth a visit and is often overlooked when visitors visit <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede-and-ankerwycke">Runnymede</a>. But this was first on the list for us. I would rather feel the history of a place through something that was living in the time, than look at all the more modern commemoration statues. Although they are definitely worth a visit too and a cup of tea and slice of cake at the National Trust Magna Carta tea rooms. :) </div>
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If you are interested in buying a print of this new painting, then it's available in the <a href="https://www.moonlightandhares.co.uk/shop-1">Web shop</a> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="https://www.moonlightandhares.co.uk/product-page/tell-me-tales-of-magic-and-old-kings-print-a4-189gms">*here*</a></span><br />
The shop has reopened now for physical items, but I shall only be posting out once a week to keep trips to the post office to a bare minimum. Currently it's only for UK only customers, as international postage seems to be experiencing quite a few delays which I don't want to be dealing with at the moment. Hopefully this will change soon? As soon as it does I will add international again. Downloads are still available to all.Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17630216046532015989noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767965484390519592.post-69930234858629420042020-04-29T17:45:00.000+01:002020-04-29T17:45:26.647+01:00A Poem and a Painting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Walk with me.</div>
Down to the river, in the quiet time.<br />
When all have gone home<br />
and the river witch turns the ripples to gold.<br />
We can sit for a while and hear the sleepy foxes stir.<br />
And as the owls tuck the messages of the night beneath their soft white wings,<br />
we can watch and wonder where the golden path leads<br />
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Sit with me beneath the apple blossom.<br />
The drowsy bees will enchant us with their humming song<br />
and we will be drunk on the scent of April days.<br />
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Run with me over the summer lands,<br />
past golden kings in their reedy river castles.<br />
Up the old hill, to stir the one that has slumbered too long beneath.<br />
Do you see his white horse waiting in the shadows?<br />
Can you see the glint of silver sword by the light of the moon?<br />
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Lie with me upon this old earth.<br />
Beneath us, all that has passed will pass to us.<br />
With the songs of old Wessex in our bones, our souls shall dance in the ghosts of flower meadows<br />
and with all those who loved this land.<br />
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Dream with me.<br />
Of a world where beauty in a single raindrop and a dandelion mesmerises all.<br />
And where the golden leaves of a thousand forests are more precious than any gold jangling in our silk or threadbare pockets.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> ~Karen Davis 2019</i></span><br />
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A poem I wrote last year and a painting titled <i>'The Starlit Wessex Path' </i>I did earlier this year, just before lockdown.<br />
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