Illustration Friday: QUIET

This little birdy
is quietly enjoying the beauty
of the night sky...



Watercolor on paper.

I'm posting this
for STUDIO FRIDAY as well,
this weeks theme is:
"Toot your own horn!" ...time to show off our work,
so I'll make some quiet noise here and share my watercolor art.
Have a wonderful and creative weekend everyone
and thank you for visiting!

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Centrecourt Wedding

CentreCourt Hotel in Basingstoke was the location for Catherine and Pete's wedding. With the bride getting ready just five minutes drive away, there was plenty of time for all the getting ready pictures and the build up at the location.

Again it was a lovely hot sunny day, three out of four is not bad for September! After the service everyone relaxed with drinks in the sunshine by the central tennis court and I took the couple off to Basing House. We were lucky enough to be granted access to the grounds and we took some great pictures as the lovely couple wandered around enjoying their first time together as husband and wife.

The evening was punctuated with a cool magician and band and when I left late on the party was still in full swing.



The bridal outfit awaits



Catherine rushing downstairs, only slightly late



The happy couple are applauded back down the aisle



I love this shot caught as they walk round Basing House grounds together



Hayden the flower girl was an absolute angel in front of the camera



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Studio Friday: FROM THE OUTSIDE

A view of my studio from the outside...

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Illustration Friday: PHOBIA

Thalassophobia: The fear of the seas and the oceans.
White ink on black carboard.

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Mary & Ray wed at Tylney Hall

A small and understated midweek wedding saw Mary and Ray come together at the beautiful Tylney Hall.

Thirty of their closest friends and family saw the couple tie the knot on a sunny if a little windy September afternoon. With plenty of room for the guests to play croquet and the kids to run wild there was plenty of scope for fun informal reportage photography, exactly what Mary and Ray had hoped for.



Mary waits in the hotel room for her call



Mary makes her way down Tylney's signature staircase



Sara, Mary's daughter looks perfect in pink



The wedding rings await their new owners



Flower girl



Croquet on the lawn, such hard work



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Birthday wishes...

Thanks a million
for all the wonderful birthday wishes,
it made my day really special.

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Lisa & Lee Wed in Montaigu de Quercy, France

It was a wet windy September wedding, but this time not in England, but in the Tarn et Garonne region in the South West of France.

Lisa & Lee knew the area through family and friends and had the wedding in a beautiful small rural church, on the edge of the small town Montaigu de Quercy. After the ceremony for which they shipped over their own vicar, the reception was held in a lovely French Chateax called Chateau de L’Hoste

As Lisa said in a rare and emotional brides speech it was a bring your own wedding - vicar, Sally Rice - make up artist, photographer and although invited, the sun unfortunately failed to show up. However as with all weddings, the day is more about emotions and fun and the coming together of families and friends and then embracing whatever Mother Nature throws at you.



Lisa's big day starts with the make up



Some finishing touches



A stunning bride



The ushers prove their worth as the rain sweeps through



The first kiss



Lisa models her beautiful dress.

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Studio Friday: A FLORAL TREAT

White ink on black cardboard.
A two dimentional floral treat for all my blog friends :o)

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Illustration Friday: CHANGE & MY BIRTHDAY :o)

Watercolor on paper.




Thank you God for giving me such an awesome life :o)
Thank you mom & dad from bringing me into the world! I love you.
Thank you Manolo, Israel and Daniel for making my life so beautiful.
Thank you Karyn, Sergio, Becky & Monica
for being the best brothers & sister a person can have.
And a BIG thank you for everyone that visits my blog!


My lovely mom scanned and sent me this from my baby album,
thank you for this incredible birthday present!
It's handwritten by my adored dad...


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Charlotte & Tim wed in Bordeaux, France

As fairytale wedding locations go you'd be hard pressed to beat Chateau lagorce. Arriving at this location I knew this wedding would be something special.

Charlotte and Tim booked the entire Chateau for a week long holiday with their wedding as the focal point. They then invited friends and family to share the accomodation with them for the week. This made the wedding one of the most relaxed and informal weddings I've ever covered, everyone was in the perfect holiday mode. Add to that the hottest day I've ever photographed in and the wedding was complete.

Here are are just a few of the 350 shots Charlotte and Tim got:



I love this dress shot with the baby asleep on the bed




Jimmy Choo's, need I say more



Lovely flower displays surrounded all the walkways



The page boys getting into the spirit



The dress goes on



Charlotte was so chilled throughout the preparations, you can tell



The longest promenade to any wedding I've ever photographed, fantastic.



Charlotte is guided down the steps by her proud father and the youngsters



The happy couple venture back to the lower level



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More studio pics...

Click on pictures to ENLARGE.

I took some nice pictures of my redecorated studio
and I thought you might enjoy seeing them :o)

I share my studio with my husband Manolo and my boys.




The patchwork sunflower is an oil painting I'm in the process of finishing.
I'll post it on the blog when I'm done with it.




I want to take a quick moment to thank everyone that visits & comments on this blog.
Thank you! You guys are the best.


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Illustration Friday: FARM Part 2

Couldn't think of anything farmier...
"American Gothic" a la Geninne.


Watercolor & ink on paper. Made fresh for today.

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Studio Friday: TOOLS OF THE TRADE

The basic tools I need...
Have a great weekend everyone and thanks again for visiting and leaving the nicest comments!!!

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Illustration Friday: FARM

This is a little felt farm scene I made for Daniel...as you can see he's a big fan of chickens :o)
I'll be posting a new watercolor later on today.

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Cowboy Chick

I had lots of fun today with my son Daniel making a felt cowboy costume for Mr. Little Chick :o) Yeehaw!!!

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decor8

I'm am super excited to share with you that my home was featured on Holly Becker's amazing decorating blog decor8! I check out her blog daily for inspiration and to be up to date in the latest trends in design. Thank you Holly, I feel honored!




My kitchen sink.
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