I thought I'd share some new pieces I've been working on over the past few days. I felt as if I really wanted to make some small work again to take a bit of a break from the recent larger paintings on canvas. The pieces below are just the start - I'll be able to share some more later this week.
I now have a lot of work to make for several galleries across the UK over the next couple of months, so I'll be getting back to the easel properly this week!
If you follow me on twitter, you'll know that we've also been dealing with some very sad news. Barney (the family cat who has been with us for every one of his 18 years) became ill very suddenly on Sunday night (27th March) and died about five hours later. Without going into detail, it was very distressing to see him suffering so much at the end, and it came as a huge shock to us. We have all missed him over the past week and the house is certainly not the same without him. He was such a character and the best little furry friend we could ever have wished for. RIP Barneycat, we all love you and you will be forever missed. xx
Patterned Circle Stones
Original acrylic ink painting on beach pebbles.
© Natasha Newton 2011
Available here: www.theblackbirdsings.etsy.com
Patterned Circle 1
Original gouache and acrylic ink painting on paper.
© Natasha Newton 2011
Available here: www.theblackbirdsings.etsy.com
Falling Leaves 2
Hand-painted Moleskine Journal
© Natasha Newton 2011
Available here: www.theblackbirdsings.etsy.com
Not only do we miss our friend animals when they die, their deaths can open up much beyond this particular moment in our lives - sometimes things we have preferred to keep buried find a way to re-emerge. Thoughts are with you.
Lucy
Posted by: Lucy Corrander | April 04, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Oh I am so sorry about your cat. Cats give us so much, and it's terrible when they're gone.
Posted by: Joanna Paterson | April 04, 2011 at 10:21 AM
It is of course no consolation, but 18 is very good, long life for a fur being. It is a testimony to the love & care Barney received at the hands of his staff ("Cats don't have owners, Cats have staff"). Strong feelings, love, happiness, grief are all tremendous pools of energy...I'm sure once the shock of Barney's passing is...uh...past...you can dive in.
Posted by: Evan | April 04, 2011 at 07:33 PM
I heart your work Nat. So sorry about Barney :( I hope you treasure the memories you had with him. x
Nice pebbles.
Posted by: David C Hill | April 05, 2011 at 02:04 AM
So sorry to hear about your beloved cat, Natasha! I hope you have some sunny spring days to help ease the pain (maybe a bit).
Posted by: Laura | April 05, 2011 at 11:40 AM
I'm sorry to hear about Barney...(((hugs)))
Posted by: Angela Webb | April 06, 2011 at 02:51 PM
I know what it is like to lose a pet. We lost our little cat Jasmine when she was about 3 years old. It was a very aggressive disease that she died of. I still think of her even now. Hugs to you.
Posted by: Jane Hinchliffe | April 07, 2011 at 09:45 PM