Time, ink, courage and breathe.

First a thought, carried around all day, then a sketch, swift onto paper. Then calm, breathe, grind the ink with water, for fifteen minutes, setting the sand to run through the timer. Which reminds me, this. Listen to this. 

Anyway, trying to stay focussed, the scent of the ink beautiful, subtle. Trying to hold the shape of the otter. The ink becoming buttery as I watch the sand fall through the glass, and mind wanders, and shoulder aches and scent still beautiful. Then paint, with a brush that is like a magic wand.

Now, ink, again, and turn the glass and grind for fifteen minutes and breathe and wonder if adding will add or subtract from the image but wanting to see those two tails together and grind, and try to clear the head, as the scent of the ink tries to push out the fear of failing. Fifteen minutes, and breathe in that scent then, turn the paper, pick up courage and brush and paint.

And there she is, joined by her mate.

Now, time to wash the brushes and wonder how many otters are swimming in the ink stick.

Meanwhile, in 2008 I painted some hares. Called A Small Prayer to the Moon. Two of these are for sale at a gallery in Haverfordwest called the Late November Gallery. I have no idea why they are for sale. They are small. Gold leaf and watercolour. Contact the gallery for more details if you are interested in the hares.

The otters are 58 cms x 110 cms and are £1 750. Email me if you wish to purchase these, or be placed on a waiting list for otters.

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