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Category Archives: Crofting
Galanthus Elwesii
Must admit to having put this off out of fear – such a relief to be able to submit my final graphite assignment. Now I’ll be able to work on the watercolour module which is what I’m really interested in, … Continue reading
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Spring is here!
Lots to do in the polytunnel with pricking out and sowing more seeds. Lovely fresh scent of growth and greenery. Seems odd to be having a glut of green leaves in April.
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On my doorstep
This is what we woke up to this morning – it is stunning and makes me feel so happy – I should go and live in Alaska!
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New paints
Had to try my new handmade paints from Greenleaf & Blueberry, only bought 5 but don’t need many more for landscapes. Little (5 x 8 inch) test piece on crappy paper, but I do like the colours.
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Graphite and paints
Just completed a graphite exercise from my botanical art course. We were asked to draw a simple leaf or flower and use the stippling technique for the shading. I had to attack my african violet plant with a knife to … Continue reading
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Goodbye and hello
Its been a difficult summer/autumn from me as my neck/shoulder injury (damn those thistles) proved to be more awkward and incapacitating for me than I knew at the time. I couldn’t do anything without experiencing pain and pins and needles … Continue reading
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Some stuff I’ve been making
I’m developing my metalworking these days, something about making a lot of noise bashing copper sheets and wire with a hammer is very appealing. I love making beadcaps for that reason and I think they turn a bead into something … Continue reading
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Busy December Day
Nice day for crofting – not raining, not blowing a gale and relatively warm for December. Took advantage of this and led the ewes up to the hill for tupping when the rams are ‘slipped’, which should be in the … Continue reading
Eggs in Incubator
Set 22 eggs in the incubator. Mix of Cuckoo Marans and Copper Blue Marans and Copper Black Marans all from our own flock!
Lambs
This year’s lambs are coming on well, all growing nicely with no health problems All the ewes come to the bucket but Freya will feed from the hand, she’s not been bottle fed but has always been sociable and … Continue reading
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