The boy and the wolf cub

I have finished Mowgli and the wolf cub! More work than I had expected, the oak was very hard. I am, for the moment, happy with them. I hope Mowgli isn't "cute", but is mischievous and strong. This is the final piece for the Jungle Book collection at my forthcoming exhibition. Now I need to get on with oiling older works, framing drawings, publicity etc.And prepare the studio for the arrival of a large oak beam.......
Meanwhile it is summer again, very hot, and the South Downs are covered with wildflowers. So I am distracted by taking my dog on long hill walks. The artist and her dog...
 

Mowgli in Progress

I have been working on Mowgli and the wolf cub, the last one of the Jungle Book series for my solo show at the Grange, early September. These images show stages of development, though the piece is not yet finished, so please watch out for the next Blog! Meanwhile I am surprised to say that I have become sucked into the Olympics. Never having watched sport before, and only taking part for pleasure, (cycling & swimming,) this time round I have just been so impressed by the athletes' courage, and their urge to do their best. I guess that's all any of us can do really.