Was awake a lot last night. Tried all the usual things, then gave up, got up and made myself cheese on toast for a treat. That worked!

This morning, feeling a bit dozy I thought that I’d  sit in the sun and read for a while.  

The little ginger cat decided to join me.

Finished the portrait today by glazing it. Am pleased with the effect.

Then I messaged the second phone number, after yesterday’s confusion,  and I have to paint two more portraits and a large scene of Pisticci. 

Because I couldn’t find a canvas the right size,( the client has a frame),I ordered two different sets of stretchers, 140×70 and 60×60 so that I can use my own canvas roll and make a 140x60cm canvas. I can make a 60×70 one as well if I feel like it.  

I was never very mathematically minded , but that should work …..

It will soon be time to move back upstairs to sleep. Maybe at the weekend. It’s  still quite warm upstairs.

I’ve really enjoyed sleeping in the gallery this year. It’s  tricky to make a nice bedroom space in what is a showroom where lots of strangers look round. But not one person has said…Oh this is your bedroom. So I reckon I got it just right.

Been a bit of a bloody day . The little ginger cat has very sharp claws and then when trying to squeeze a cardboard box into another one I cut my finger on some glass.

Now it’s  wine time. Am feeling more organised than confused which is good.

Cheers🍷🍷