Antique and collectors' market

Was meant to be doing the Antique and Collectors' Market at the Citadel Centre in Ayr this weekend, but a combination of horrible weather and a flare-up of my arthritis, to the point where any kind of movement is problematic has meant that I have had to cancel. Never mind. It has at least given me some time to sit in the warmth of my studio and paint. I'm currently working on a large and cheerful picture of sunflowers, and at least that's a happy subject for a dreich time of year! 

I'm back on my serious arthritis meds after a break over Christmas when I contracted a nasty chest infection and had to discontinue them - let's hope that they begin to kick in soon and make me feel well enough to do the occasional show, even if I do sit down for most of it! 

Real sunflowers from last summer - inspiration for my latest picture.