Starting to get back to art

Have finally got out the oil paints and started to make an effort. And God what an effort! I had no idea how to paint with the damn things and had to trawl the internet to find a few tips. Started a portrait of Bruce and Trev, but it's going to be a long haul. Painted in Trev's head and not displeased.
Then went to teach on Friday and continue my lesson doing a demonstration of portraiture with acrylic. Very surprised that my style seemed to have changed since experimenting with oils - and suddenly realised the right technique for oils..and it wasn't so far removed from acrylic!
Went back to Trev head and totally repainted it. What a difference! Now very pleased with how it is coming on - still needs loads of work, but the technique is there at last!

Goodbye Mozzie

It is with heavy heart that I admit that Mozart will not be coming back. We were phoned 2 days ago by someone who had found his little body in their drive. They very kindly buried him. He didn't go missing for long in reality, he must have just popped outside for a quick walk and got knocked down almost immediately. It is also a possibility that he had a stroke or heart attack - he had been acting out of sorts for a while, and I was thinking about taking him to the vet for a checkup. Too late now. He was only 4, which is no age for a cat. And he was a human cat anyway - one of those remarkable animals that seem to have a complete human character. We have 4 more, but none of them were like Mozart and none will be missed like Mozart.
Bye bye, little friend, sleep well.