Wednesday 20 January 2016

Botallack

This was taken on the latest walk for the book, at Crowns Engine Houses at Botallack - some of the most photographed mines in Cornwall, for obvious reasons. But not many with our Moll in the foreground.

I had a very productive meeting with Celia - www.celiacreeper.co.uk - and she would like to paint each of the walks and sell the paintings separately from my book, but in conjunction with it. We've also talked about a joint book launch/exhibition and other events, which would be exciting. She's full of ideas - even on the second week in January - which is brilliant.

Then we had a lovely few days in Penzance courtesy of a very generous friend who lent us her cottage along the sea front. It was incredibly relaxing and warm, with the most wonderful window onto the outside world - you wouldn't believe how many people walk, run, skate or hobble along there - and was a real tonic. We also did a couple of long walks and explored Penzance a bit - the only regret was that we couldn't stay longer.

Now it's full steam ahead and on with the book!

6 comments:

Dc said...

The mine on the left of the picture looks like it is leaning over the edge on its right side?

Flowerpot said...

DC - it does a bit, doesnt it?! It's not like the leaning tower of Pisa though!

Kim @ Him, Him Me said...

More evocative pictures of your beautiful Cornwall, starring Mol of course. I think Mol should be the emblem of Cornwall. Hope all is well with you.

Melissa Amateis said...

Oh, how wonderful, to have paintings to go along with your book! I can't wait to see the finished product. :)

Flowerpot said...

Melissa - I know I'm excited too!

Flowerpot said...

Kim - that is a brilliant idea. I could get her to earn her living!