snowdrops and an artist

I went out for a little run in the car the other day to look at the snowdrops! They're everywhere - in gardens, on roadside verges, in woodlands - hanging their little white heads like the drops of snow they are named for. Of course most of the woodland ones have been planted there by humans originally and over countless years have doubled up and doubled up to form beautiful large carpets of white. We have, not too far from town, a beautiful woodland garden that opens to the public, where the snowdrops are a feature at this time of year. The owner of the garden has spent vast amounts of time planting new bulbs and probably thinning out clumps that are too crowded, to make a visit to the garden a real treat. The snowdrops in my own garden haven't multiplied too much yet, so I took some photos of some I saw on a roadside and have made this layout for my scrapbook.Aren't they so pretty?

And now - the artist! I made a discovery yesterday! We have a customer who comes regularly into our shop. Nice guy, early 50s. Up till yesterday I was under the impression his name was James - that's how he registered for the DVD hire - but on visiting a newish art gallery in the town yesterday I discovered that "James" is actually "Joseph", and an artist whose watercolour paintings I have always liked. Somehow I'd always imagined the artist to be an elderly man, but not at all! I also discovered that he teaches art classes, something I've often thought about doing, and they're on Tuesdays, which just happen to be my day off. Much as I like watercolours, well painted, I didn't think that would be my forte. A friend paints with acrylics and I have an acrylics painting by another local artist so thought that would be my preference rather than oils. However Joe also paints with gouaches, and I think that would definitely suit me, so I've expressed an interest in a class! Of course I may not be any good - but.... watch this space!

Meanwhile have a look at Joe's paintings...

Well, once again, time for me to clear off!

Talk again soon.