Author: Marina

Back to Class


I did these two sketches during the first two watercolour classes, after the summer break. The poppy was done following an exercise on my teacher’s book to help loosen up the style for painting flowers. I enjoyed it very much, but still the overall result was a bit of a muddy effect and the red colour of the flower didn’t really show. The second was based on a real oak branch which I picked from the ground on my way back from work. The colours were so autumnal, I wish there was some red colour in it as well…

Ongoing Projects

I’m so getting addicted to felt!! I bought some wool sweater from the charity shop just before summer, and after tossing them into the washer and washing them with soap on a hot cycle, they shrank like crazy! I then cut them in squares of three different sizes; they’ll make a very warm winter blanket, perfect for a cosy night on the couch!

The other project I’m working on is a knitting needles roll. The pattern came from here, and it just looks wonderful. I’m currently in the process of making two of those as Christmas presents, but I’m thinking of making one for myself too!

The Knitting and Stitching Show

The Knitting and Stitching show 10th October 2010 @ Alexandra Palace, London
It was a wonderful day out! Lots to see and even more to buy. I stock up on yarns, fabric and patterns, but most of all I had lots of fun and tips sharing with my very crafty friends.

Bankside Group Exhibition @ the Crypt

My first exhibition ever! I’ve got six watercolour paintings hanging in the Crypt as part of the bankside group exhibition. It was a bit stressful to get everything ready for the day, but I made it. We’ll have an informal private view on Sunday 10th October from 2pm, for friends and family. I hope I’ll see some friendly faces there!