Stitching the Sky - Dragonfly art for Glimpses of Wonder and Wings

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

If you liked this video, check out this other dragonfly tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4fLhoptpMtpppY

[@fireflye10]

I just rewatched this video for the 3rd time. Thank you for all of your excellent tips about how to apply the paint and how to make use of other types of media.; I love your calm way of teaching.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Oh Diane, this is delightful! Honestly, just can't believe how relaxing it is to sit and watch you sketch, paint, and hear you talk. You have such a gift of art and storytelling. You bring hope, faith, light, goodness, and happiness to the world. These happy little dragonflies are truly beautiful. Thank you for introducing us to the artist you mentioned. I hadn't heard of him but will definitely check out his work. I always think it's wonderful when an artist mentions another artist's work that they admire because it says so much about them, and in this case you! You let your light shine and allow other's light to shine right along with you. Your dragonflies are happy and unique and I honestly think the prettiest I have ever seen! Happy New Year to you and to all of you reading this.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Carolyn! As always you say just the right thing to make my day! Thanks so much for being there and I hope you are having a good day too! Happy Painting!

[@sharmanfrancis6869]

I love your dry sense of humor. Beautiful dragonflies. Yes, Dean is from my hometown, Portland, Oregon- he is a talented artist and a nice man.

[@zimonetangrasmussen9851]

Absolutely love your style and sense of humour! An accidently look at your silly birds, got me laughing and starting again after a 20 year break from drawing and painting. What a joy!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That‘s so good to hear! So glad you are beginning to create again - wishing you much joy and pleasure in the journey xxx

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

Soaking in all your artistic knowledge…it’s wonderful to see and hear you create❣️ I ‘m in a bit of a quandary with paper too. I might settle for mixed media since I like to sketch and use micron pens… . “He’s a man so he’s really messy” 😳😆 You’re gonna fall asleep? 😂 You are hilarious today! Thank you for letting us know how not to be messy but really there’s no getting away from it 🤷🏻‍♀️that’s the fun of it not specially cleaning up 😉 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽Mia

[@katherinemceachern9133]

I loved how you grounded yourself just before you started painting.

[@denavess732]

Love the dragonflies!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you!

[@lucychild2445]

Thank you Diane. This is so beautiful and for the first time in ages I painted along with you. As so many others have said, it’s like I’m sitting with a friend, painting away, listening to your calming and funny anecdotes. Love, hope and happiness to you. 🙏

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! So glad to hear that you've found this video fun to paint along with! Thanks so much for your lovely comment, and I really appreciate your good wishes, and send the same to you xxx

[@narayanstar7787]

It still feels like December where I live .This subject matter helps me look forward to warmer weather.

[@ponyrang]

Wow... !!! My best friend, Loved this video. Looking forward to see more. Awesome... Full watched.

[@carolh8611]

Your videos are perfect the way they are!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for commenting xx

[@impish22]

i just love the loose feel of your paintings

[@annsowers4591]

Diane, I love how you capture the delicate nature of a dragon fly. As always I learn something new by watching your videos.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Ann! Really good to see you commenting again xxx

[@lindamello6457]

Absolutely love dragonflys-- remind me of soft summer days and fantasy -- thank you- these are pretty !

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Linda, they are the harbingers of summer!

[@sallysmith2937]

These are beautiful! Will give it a go! Thank you so very much for a great start! Absolutely LOVE dragonflies! Cannot wait to check out more of what you have to offer. So glad I stumbled across this. WOOHOO!!

[@tinagagnon]

Love the meaning behind the dragon fly…after two weeks of Covid I’m am finally hopeful that I will start feeling more myself again 💕😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Tina. So sorry to hear about your Covid. Wishing you a quick and complete recovery xxx

[@notme3252]

I woke up in the middle of the night (as I do these days) and tried this. They aren’t as fabulous as yours, but super fun, even at 1:30 a.m. 11:34 I laughed so hard 😊 “You can use a lid of a palette like that or… (loud crashing) one of these…” It just sounded so chaotic lol Thanks again 🙏🏻

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So sorry to hear about your insomnia, I listen to Michael Sealey on KZbin to put me back to sleep (self hypnosis, works a treat). Really glad though that you enjoyed the dragonflies. They are one of my favourite subjects too xxx

[@kdd6209]

Amazing dragonflies, really appreciate your time and confidence building painting

[@janefoust2785]

It's August in USA North Carolina. Been extremely hot and dry. The dragonflies have started farting around. I've enjoyed watching you paint them. Love the loose effect. Thanks!

[@strengujenstainton2144]

I love your tutorials Diane, it has inspired me to have a go and try to achieve a lifetime skill

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Jen, thanks so much for your comment and I wish you every success with painting. I have watched some of your videos and am grateful for the advice and am also mind blown by sidecar racing!!!!! Take care🥰

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you for this really beautiful painting. Dragonflies are so delightful to watch and now to paint!

[@michellehart3441]

I want to say thank you. You helped me get out of my 20 year "stump" of not being able to paint at all! I watched your tutorial on birds and finished that painting! It's all mental for me and you helped me finally use it for good, not blocking me...(hard to explain), but thank you just the same.🥰

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

That’s truly wonderful to hear Michelle. I’m so glad, because I’m sure you’ll feel a lot better now you are painting again xxx

[@gloriamoline678]

I chuckled so from your comment about your biology teacher! My mother and grandmother were famous for similar sayings,i.e. she's dead anyway so it doesn't matter, or it's too late anyway why think about it. So dry humour!! Love the dragonflys!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Gloria, I can't help being a little bit naughty!

[@deannamiller205]

Looking forward to giving this a try.

[@mariaescotto7666]

Hi Diane! Just found your channel, I know, where have I been! Love your style❤❤ I subscribed right away so I wouldn't miss any of your tutorials. Thank you!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Welcome Maria! So glad you found the channel, and hope you enjoy being part of the community on here!

[@lisaguinn3705]

You absolutely amaze me, so talented, the Lord had truly BLESSED YOU! I have learned so much from you. Much love and many Blessings to you and yours! 💜

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wow, thank you so much Lisa, I really appreciate this! So glad you are enjoying the videos xxx

[@hairyelement]

Oh thank you Diane, I just painted these lovelies this morning, Dragonflies have been a symbol of mine since 2001 when I started my first salon after 9/11 , of course everyone thought I was crazy. My husband passed away and again I had to start a new, and I did however Today my goal is to leave the hair dressing industry since COVID has changed the minds of humans and their kindness to a degree and start a new beginning again with my new husband and with my passion of painting. I could spend hours a day with pigment and never get bored. I am a bit of a hermit as I said so I adore being in my own environment much like a little hobbit. This tutorial was so freeing for me, is their a place we can post our work so you can see.? Happy New year and many blessings and peace to come for all and HOPE for brighter days a head.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Diana and thanks so much for your lovely comment. I hope that my videos will be helpful for you as you pursue your art - I think we have a lot in common as not only do I find painting a completely absorbing and helpful occupation, but I also prefer the peace and quiet of the countryside, and the company of animals to the wildness of the general population of people. Interesting that you feel people have changed since Covid and not for the better: I hope and pray that enough people have realised it's an opportunity to recalibrate their lives in a positive way, as you are doing and as we also have done. If not now, then when, eh? If you want to share your work so I can see it, you can put it on my facebook page Diane Antone Studio, or if you don't do facebook there is Instagram in my name too, just tag me by putting @dianeantonestudio in your post and I'll be notified and see it! Looking forward to seeing your paintings!

[@donnajones2332]

I just discovered your channel and I love your work!! I actually painted a dragonfly that was recognizable. Thank you!!!

[@faithgallaty4751]

for someone who has not an ounce of art in her blood, I did pretty well at this. Thanks so much for sharing

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting, happy painting!

[@teresamcfall9491]

These dragonflies make a beautiful panting of little messengers of hope and good will. Thanks 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're welcome Teresa, so glad you like them! 😊

[@constanceohara3191]

I was so happy to see your tutorial up. It's like a friend coming home from Holiday The dragonflies are a great, familiar start back into painting with you, too🥰

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Constance that’s such a nice thing to say! Should be another one up tomorrow which I hope you’ll like! Looking forward to a really good year of painting in 2022!

[@dlillianb1368]

I so excited to follow along this evening and paint this on my very first page of my brand new watercolor journal!❤

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! Such an exciting project!

[@debpate9405]

Hello Diane! I just found your vlogs and I'm enjoying them. I haven't painted in a few months but you have inspired me to make time for it. I'm in West Michigan, USA. May 5, '22. 🌸🌷🌺 Debra L Pate Art

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Deb and welcome to the channel! So glad you found us, and it's great that you are feeling inspired to paint again! Your work is beautiful by the way! Happy painting!

[@debhalld9794]

Hope, yes, lots of HOPE 💕

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Definitely! Hope and Love make the world go round x

[@pamstacy4337]

Thank you 😊 I appreciate your tips

[@jeanunderhill3868]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@i.t4463]

Very pretty.

[@maureenharrah931]

Gorgeous.

[@vivianlamb3760]

Thankyou so much, I've really enjoyed painting these x

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@Goldfootcrane]

You’ve composed a lovely piece! My composition is too straight, yours is natural and free. Lots of good suggested tips, thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Joan, glad you enjoyed the tutorial xx

[@DebraDooley]

Thanks Diane, really enjoyed your video for dragonflies! Can't wait to get painting, and enjoy watching, painting some of your other ideas!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! Have loads of fun with them!

[@GenXHeart]

Hi! I just had to leave you a note and say thank you! You see, I sent away for some sample paints and paper a few weeks ago and today was the first time I picked up a brush as an adult. After playing around with several tutorials for a few hours I can honestly say most of what I created is pathetic - except for these dragonflies! Now in no way do they look like yours but they are not absolutely awful! 😂 THANK YOU! You are definitely an inspiration!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi there and thanks so much for your kind message! I’m so glad you have managed to break your block, and I’m sure it isn’t pathetic at all, please do stick with it, I’m so glad you found us and are enjoying the videos. Apologies for the late reply xxx

[@debhalld9794]

Watched this one again. So inspiring and full of great commentary. Love the flow of your creativity and your application of paint and ink. Fabulous!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks again! Really appreciate your comments xx

[@lyndaranson1728]

Love these! You've made them look so transparent! Very relaxing video. Thank you 🤗

[@marywarren1209]

It's always a joy and so inspirational to watch your videos. Love the delicious prints from today, I would not have thought of these color combinations. You've opened my eyes again. Thank you

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You are so welcome! So glad you enjoy the videos, and I really appreciate your comments xxx

[@susanschall577]

"He's a man, so he's very messy!" This made me laugh. Thank you for your lovely lesson and providing a sketch. Much appreciated.

[@christinekirsch6399]

Just started painting 'A Bird a Day' and have moved onto your nature studies. I am finding my style is becoming looser and am enjoying this journey very much. Thank you very much for sharing your skill with us.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Christine, so glad you found us! Thanks for suggesting the idea of Nature Studies tutorials. I have created a playlist just for you, entitled Nature Studies, and in it you will find the 197 tutorials which would fall into that category. Hopefully you'll find the playlist helpful to you when you want to choose a subject to paint. Here's a link to it: kzbin.info/aero/PLVksoedXAAmdDg-N837h6yCgUJWs08hB1

[@donnacarraway9182]

I LOVE these!! Thank you!💕

[@donnacarraway9182]

Talking about palettes, I am trying something that I haven’t seen before: ceramic olive or appetizer plates. Mine are 14 inches long by 4 inches wide. I use your little round ceramic dishes to put my paint blob (elegant word) on and then use the long skinny dishes for mixing. I have two uses which I really love them for: 1. For a small or limited pallet painting, I can mix all of the colors on one plate, and it helps me keep the colors for that piece in one place until I am sure no further changes are needed, or 2: For single or two or three etc. color mixes you can put one color on each end and middle etc. and then make different blends as you move down the plate. Of course I save the different colored ones for quite a while and can use on multiple paintings. Just my way that I thought that I would share! Thank you for your wonderful teaching!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks for this very interesting comment Donna. I'm glad you're finding the little dishes helpful and the idea of using a rectangular plate for mixing is very good. I tend to use my large butcher's tray for that purpose, and stand the little dishes on the tray, but it's not always efficient. I might have a rummage in my china cupboard and see if I have something rectangular and long that I could use instead!

[@kaychristman4581]

Your videos are always so relaxing! You also manage to show us multiple ways to add colors, textures, backgrounds,etc. It's all good! Thank you and I hope this new year is full ofpeace and joy! As I sit here with a broken wrist to nurse!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment, especially with a broken wrist. I hope it gets better soon xxx

[@missdeesaccount]

Hello Diane! What a wonderful tutorial you are doing for us all! I, like the other ladies have said, love to watch and listen to you talk because I find it quite relaxing. I hope you had a lovely New Year. May your 2022 be better than the previous year. I know I'll continue to watch you and follow along. Take care!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Michele, I'm so glad you are continuing to be a follower of our videos - we have lots of good things in store for you as we go into 2022 and I wish you a wonderful new year with renewed health and more happiness xxx

[@spearageddon3279]

Love it. 💖👍

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! 🤗

[@HeyPainting]

Nice work!! my friend!~thanks for sharing!!~~~~~~🌹🌹🌹

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! Cheers! Thanks for visiting!

[@diannameyers8163]

I just found your channel, I think you are just as good as dean.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Welcome aboard Dianna and I’m so glad you found our channel! Hope you enjoy loads of videos and do some lovely paintings!

[@MoMaryR]

Gorgeous dragonflies

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Mo, thanks for commenting!

[@estelalozdon6096]

Diane! So happy to see you again. Took a little break and I'm trying to catch up with your videos. Lovely dragon flies 😍 thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Welcome back! So glad you have come back to the channel after the hectic-ness of the end of 2021, I appreciate your comments and wish you a happy new year! xxx

[@beverleyellis6358]

I am enjoying your videos today 😊, thanks for your work it’s beautiful and relaxing

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

My pleasure 😊

[@MyaVisuals]

Very pretty Dragonfly’s!! Light and feminine. I enjoy your commentary too, many blessings to you 💛

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you! You too! Really appreciate your comment xxx

[@lindaking9222]

Lovely..dragonflies are another magical creature with gossamer wings & jewel bodies….I purchased some Potter’s pink after you mentioned several times in passing….love that colour

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Wonderful! It's a very handy soft color!

[@moonstonerising6856]

organized chaos my dear love your simplistic approach to life and painting yes the wind disturbs me also make me feel uncomfortable don't know why so watching your videos cheer me up no end thank Diane

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Organised chaos is probably my motto. Yesterday we spent most of the day reorganising the studio - now the kittens are big enough to manage without a crate for their night-time sleeps so we got that out of the way, and had a massive tidy-up and clean-up. Now it's reorganised chaos!!

[@moonstonerising6856]

@@DianeAntoneStudio we are all most better now have taken decorations down so getting a bit more organised please never change you make such a difference to a lot of people's lives xx

[@ann-ingridhelik3056]

I love this one, you make it look so simple I'm trying ittoday! I hope this new year is better and easier than the last two! Full of health, joy & happiness for your family aand all of us!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Ann-Ingrid, I really appreciate your comment and good wishes, and am so glad that you enjoyed this video - hope it turned out the way you wished and see you again soon!

[@ewwwobbie]

I love your videos and art tutorials! Your personality is exceptional as well. I feel like I know you and always find myself wishing I could stop by your place for a visit! You would most certainly be welcome here! I would love to see a tour of your studio! I love the way you dig things out to show us, and the noises you make doing it! I love your opinions too! Have you ever tried an ELEGANT WRITER? It’s a black felt tip pen from speedball art. When you add water there are surprising colours in the ink! I think I will try it for dragonflies! Any way, God Bless you in all you do this coming year! Thank you so much for all you give to our lives!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Shari, so sorry I didn't reply to your lovely comment when you made it two months ago because I thought I'd said that no, I hadn't heard of an Elegant Writer. I felt sure I had replied, but KZbin tells me I didn't so I must have pressed the wrong button! I do hope you aren't upset with me :( So kind of you to say how much you enjoy the studio atmosphere and the way we organise the videos x I will look for an Elegant Writer, and wish you a happy Easter season and send love and prayers your way xxx

[@annederosier2277]

I absolutely LOVE watching you paint, listening to you talk and teach and appreciate that you work so hard to put up all the videos you do each week. I’ve watched every one! And have tried most. Your relaxed and honest approach makes you my favorite hands down. Happy New Year Diane

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you so much! You are so kind to say these lovely things Anne and I really appreciate your comment, it made my day! We do try hard to be cosy and comfortable to watch, and your remarks help me know that we are on the right track! Thanks again and happy new year xxx

[@ReneeW59]

So light and airy! Reminds me of my backyard in June. I think that must be dragonfly mating season because in June, we have swarms of really BIG dragonflies. I love them!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh how lovely and lucky to have something like that! We have them here but neither huge nor swarming. Hope this video helps you with the painting of them xx

[@conniereynolds4673]

Happy New Year from Chicago USA! Love your videos!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Happy new year to you too, and thanks so much!

[@evetteoister291]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@feschannette4227]

Diane, this is gorgeous! I think - my personal opinion- you go with the colors you like. I personaly like more yellow and Blue.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

You're right, I think we usually intuitively do that x

[@ЛьюиллиннФлоримель]

Это восторг!! Такая легкость и прозрачность!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Большое вам спасибо, я очень ценю ваш комментарий!

[@Angie_978]

Wow these are stunning! Tyfs this video.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@pattirodriguez2249]

Happy New Year! Thank you for all you share!😁😇🙏

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Happy new year! and thanks so much for your wonderful support!

[@rankinstudios5342]

Love this technique!

[@NicoleRoy-Artist]

I so love your videos, Diane....always feels like I have a friend with me in the studio...really enjoy you, pretty lady! XOXO HUGZ Happy New Year!!!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Nicole! I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel and look forward to being with you this coming year xx!

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

Love this Diane. Can’t wait to try this tomorrow, thank you!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Denise, so glad you enjoyed it and good luck with your painting today!

[@maggimarmion3836]

Happy New Year and look forward to all your great new tutorials in the coming year ! xx

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Happy new year Maggi and thanks so much for your wonderful support!

[@beverleyellis6358]

Thanks

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Beverley!

[@trishcusworth4950]

Beautiful 💕

[@Valerie-ut2dk]

Thanks for this great video. I gave it a go today, twice, and noticed something interesting. When I applied the watercolour pencil to the wet edges of whatever I was applying it to, the wet paint did a quite vigorous dash away from the pencil. As if it shuddered in horror! It greatly affected where the paint ended up which was not entirely where I had intended. It was quite interesting to watch. On another note, as you mention in the video, it's surprising how little paint one needs to do this. I quite like the technique and will continue to practice it. Thanks again for the inspiration and instruction.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Valerie! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and commenting - interesting to hear about what you observed. There must be some repulsion between the water and the material the pencil is made of, or the paint and the pencil. I hadn't noticed that but I'll look more carefully next time I use the pencil in water! Glad you enjoyed the video and have fun experimenting! xxx

[@valeriazarkova9653]

Very beautiful 😍 🇪🇪🥰😋💗💓💞❤💛👋✌️👌🤘👍🏿.

[@karenteaford8783]

"I'm going to recalibrate myself." "You never know how it's going to turn out." "See what happens and go with the flow." Best 38 minutes I've spent in some time!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

So glad you enjoyed it Karen! Thanks so much for commenting xxx

[@TammyDawson]

Love it

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thank you Tammy!

[@damecupcake]

Good stuff here! Thank you for the dip pen tips. I just did my first dip pen and wash a few days ago.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Debbie! Always good to try a new piece of equipment, hope you enjoyed it!

[@denisezimmer8569]

Diane, perfect challenge for me as I tend to get heavy handed with my pigment at times. This will be a good practice for me, a challenge to be aware of how much paint I am getting on my brush. Once again, thank you! And of course I always have hope...my surname before marriage. Hope springs eternal!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Denise, always love to get your kind and thoughtful comments which help me to do my very best with the videos! How wonderful you had the name Hope - my middle name is Joy (not always appropriate!) Happy Painting!

[@sharonling-LetsArtToday]

We have dragonflies swarming here due to floods and apparently the perfect weather conditions for them

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Oh, really? I think that settles it - dragonfly painting today!

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 144 th. I don't know how but my comment on 143 was to the dragonfly an 144 for the loose butterfly . Both nice but a bit confusing so but it doesn't bother. Have a nice day 😊wim

[@lena-ericafredrikssonposte1348]

Lovely tutorial. I am from Sweden. Howe do I pay.❤

[@alicepayne2300]

Hahaha!, “he’s a man, so he’s messy”! Love it!

[@arizonaannie]

Hahaha “She’s long gone”!

[@tanyaschmith9737]

Diane these are beautiful 😍 can I recommend a wonderful book by Elizabeth Gilbert called Big Magic that talks about the creative phenomenon of people having the same idea and many other fabulous ideas around creativity very inspirational book. Love your channel and your art thank you 😊

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks Tanya, that sounds fascinating, I’ll look for it! Thanks so much for your lovely comments and so glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@Elfenkinder]

Why don't you like "messy".... messy is the starting of all good art peaces 😉

[@eileensmith9199]

Why can’t I skip the ads on your videos?

[@rayemartineau8644]

🧡🧡👍👍👀👀8/4/22

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@diannameyers8163]

Today is 3*13*23

[@ghislainecleiren4754]

I love the dragonflies and watching you painting them. However, there are far too many advertisements in this video. It is annoying. I may quit following you because of that.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I’m sorry about that Ghislaine. I don’t control the ads, but if you prefer ad-free for all your videos KZbin offer a premium service where you get no ads at all for a small monthly fee. Just in case you don’t know about that I thought I’d mention it 😊

[@NanaBeth1]

Did I miss something? You okay?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Beth! Lovely to hear from you - everything is fine thanks. We haven't uploaded for a few days because life was getting in the way, but there's one going up tonight - a bouquet of flowers! Thanks for your concern, sending hugs xxx