Shop, commission collected, observant youngsters …

A good day today.

I set up early at the shop including setting up my outside drawing base. The hottest day yet and I had to put on an outfit over my legs to protect them from the sun. This afternoon the shade was very welcome.

I worked on a new hat based loosely around them ‘Jurassic beach’ postcode and it has developed well today.

Jo, from the Seafront Advisors team came to collect her commissioned work box today so I can now share the five drawings.

A number of children today were entranced by the jungle and sealife hats and completed the observation challenge and went away with their postcard prizes. Also sales of a number of cards to new and returning visitors. Lots of chat about the art and also the pens used both inside and outside the shop.

Also today I launched ‘The heart of Swanage’ on Instagram and Facebook – May the promotion and recruitment begin.

I shall be back in the shop on Bank holiday Monday and Tuesday from 10 to 5 again.

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