Yesterday I collected framed work and headed to Tunbridge Wells ('Disgusted' or 'Royal' - whichever way you like to look at it)
I had an appointment at the Redleaf Gallery to meet Nicholas Hills and to show a selection of new work with a view to exhibiting there.  i had been directed there in January by another gallery in the Pantiles.  Funny how your opinions change when you see your work in different surroundings - and eventually I came to the same conclusion as Nicholas about three of four double tray-framed new still lifes.  They seemed to work as a group of three and not four.  Somehow the fourth one didn't 'fit' and it was decided to be eliminated.  

I directed my daughter to Jack Wills (her favourite shop) and the Pantiles one is something else!!  The window dressing is all about painting en plein air and the inside is beautifully shabby chic with the ricketiest stair cases.  We met up afterwards and had a bit of a shop.  Finally, after three or more years, my daughter wanted a COAT!!  This is a good sign and I was really pleased she asked.  Now she is coated, which means she has grown up a bit!