Being an artist is to me, being able to partake in a wonderful way of living. Last night an admirer of my work was round; a pleasant evening.

Then today four of us who meet once a week to paint, talk and occasionally have a whisky together: met up and went sketching along the canal bank, near the above bridge. We drew until the light became too weak, no great works of art produced, but great fun, then we moved to Sue's house and had haggis and a wee dram. During the evening, Colin drew my shirt ( a colourful one), Hue sketched me painting and Sue worked on the trees; you know with all that added up, it was a very pleasant evening. Thank you all.

Tomorrow is a MIND trip to Brighton, Liz is coming as well. I hope to get a couple of us to sketch a little in the lanes; Should be good.

Lets see what happens.