Pre-Raphaelite exhibition

Went to the Pre-Raphaelite and Italy exhibition at the Ashmolean. I liked this one by Burne-Jones, lovely deep rich colours.

I thought this was charming at first, then found out that the lady thought she was to marry the one who is kissing her, when in fact she was to marry his (ugly!) brother - you can just see the brother's hand at the left of the picture. Evidently he was painted in on the original, but then taken out, and only his hand was left. Boy, he must have been ugly. (Who says looks don't count?) This painting is by William Dyce.

I love the colours on this painting by Ruskin - he did so many beautiful architectural paintings, but this is one of my favourites.

Benson marina

Met up with some friends this morning down at Benson Marina, and had a walk round and a coffee. I just loved the shapes and reflections of the boats.

Turkeys and geese - must be October...

They're looking sort of snooty and distainful, so who's going to give them the bad news?

This one is daydreaming, while in the far background, the geese are making merry. For now.

I've just told this lot the date, and they are going to do a runner.....