So, I have finally finished the watercolour portrait for a family member.

I have also finished an African piece that is my first attempt at oil painting. The subject is a portrait of a child from the Maasi tribe. I love all their bright colours and patterns they wear.

I have recently been asked to donate a piece of work to a charity auction. It is going towards helping young people get back into work. The auction was a huge success and overall raised an impressive £5000! Here is the piece I entered, an original painting done a few years ago: