There was a tipsy cow at the Fawley Court Art & Craft experience...

"Well it was an interesting experience, with my new independent marquee taking slightly longer to put up than expected! Thanks to Stubby from Stubbington workshops, for help in that department. Easier to take down Sunday night, but not sure why it didn't pack down as small as when I unwrapped it!
We all got away with it weather wise as we only had the occasional drizzle that didn't amount to much, which made the weekend a much more pleasurable time, (apart from a rather un-friendly bee, presumably an escapee from the honey and Bees stand decided to take a dislike to my hand when pushing in tent pegs).
I was kept busy most of the time, beavering away on people's caricatures, which went down very well. The new cow paintings are continuing to get positive comments and limited edition prints were sold and the orders taken on 'cocktail cow' made her the most popular tipsy cow of the show!
I must say how much I enjoyed all the various sculptures that were in abundance and the standard of exhibitor was very high.
We had a great night out in a greek restaurant, on friday night in Henley. Although evenings were slightly chilly, it was still very pleasant sitting in our campervan circle sipping the odd glass of red wine and dining on Harriet of Milkiway jewellery's delightful 'pasta surprise' on saturday night.
Fawley Court is certainly an idylic setting and I was very excited to watch the indian ring neck parakeets flying from tree to tree, that have populated this area of the country, (originally captive birds that have been released and managed to survive in the great british climate).
parakeet video
Beautiful plumage!
Good to see all that came along. It made it a much more personalised, having my own outside marquee, but next couple of shows I'm back in side the main marquees.
See you at Loseley Park, Surrey or Stonor Park, Henley."

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Bye for now!

al

http://ahayball.co.uk

Wildlife Illustration

Just been having a tidy up in my store room and came across these pics I painted a while ago.
As they are a bit different from my usual style I thought I would put them on my blog.

Its Wine-Cow time...

These are three new paintings I have done on box canvases. They are available for sale at £225 each from ahayball.co.uk. I just came up with this idea of wine themed cows and a bit that little girl in 'Willie Wonker and the chocolate factory',- Victoria Beauregard, that took on the appearance of a blueberry? (if I remember correctly) I think there is still another one to do and that will most likely be a green cow, probably cocktail driven! Hope you like these anyway. Now the weathers perking up, new ideas should start filtering through, -(I'm not sure where from though!)

Inspiration from a sculpture

My Pal Dave Meredith did this sculpture and i just had to do my version in paint! - 'Dancing in the moon light'

PUF the magic Wagon

This is my old Jalopee, 'Puf the magic wagon', NOW (sniff!) sold to a good home.

Whippet

Here she is my little whippet cross lurcher J' Odd Eye, faithful friend of 14 years.

Welcome

Hi, Welcome to my blog!
I thought It would be good to set up, to give friends and customers a chance to give feedback, suggestions and anything in fact that maybe of interest.
I'll endeavor to write-up and post pics that I think would be of interest to anyone including perhaps some strange unusual and comical items. As most people have busy lives I'm not sure how much time will be spent by me or you, and as I'm new to 'blogs', all will be revealed in the fullness of time!
cheers alx

You can see all my art at my website: ahayball.co.uk