Chilly winds and blackthorn blossom remind me that summer isn’t quite here but as the clocks go forward the light lasts longer and for an artist this is pure joy.
There have been many grey skies since the Spring equinox and it is such a treat to be enjoying the sunshine on a blue sky day. Our spring garden is full to bursting with yellow celandine and hazy blue rosemary. Silver birch, hazel and ash trees are waking up – and if I sit still I can almost see the leaf buds opening.
My daughter and I are discovering ancient sunken paths, stone markers, hidden lakes and ponds in the countryside near Tisbury in Wiltshire. Climbing up a narrow, steep track with Castle Ditches an iron age hill fort on our left and Swallowcliffe woods on our right, we paused to listen to the sound of green woodpeckers, drink tea and eat chocolate cake. A perfect setting for a Spring picnic!
Blue bells are just starting to come into flower. Wood anemones and primroses are scattered on the mossy banks.
Painting springtime will be energising. Woodland walks with primroses and Dorset heathland trails with golden gorse are waiting for me to get out there and feel the colour.
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