Hi Everyone.    I have been absent from the site for quite a while having spent a few months in Provence (S. France) and thought I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2008 from the UK.    Also attached is one of my latest paintings.   I have just ended a six-week solo exhibition in one of my local theatres which was quite a new experience for me - and a lot of hard work!! but well worth it.

Hope you have all had a very Happy Christmas time and good luck with your painting in 2008.

Elvira (from the UK)