I can't believe it's the last half term before Christmas!  (As a mother I think of time in terms of terms - the year is segmented into three terms instead of four seasons and winter ceases to exist altogether.)  I'm really getting into the seasonal rush now, so if you desperately want a portrait for Christmas please contact me ASAP.  I have eight currently waiting to do but I may be able to juggle some around so don't despair until you've spoken to me.

I have just completed a cute portrait of two guinea pigs, which I mistakenly thought would be fairly easy - serves me right.  I had no idea how incredibly complex the patterns on their fur can be, and as for capturing their expression, I defy anyone to say guinea pigs are easy to read.  They would probably make great poker players in fact.  So anyone with guinea pigs who is short of cash - try entering them in a poker tournament.  Let me know how you get on.

Louise