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Summers Here!

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And the time is right for sweltering in the heat...

You like what I did there? Abit of a switch on Bowie and Jaggers song? No? Yes? O-Kay then... moving on. 

Yes, it’s been bleeding roasty toasty here in the U.K. this summer. Even for us way up here on the top NE coast of Cumbria. Temps have been near the 30 mark at times and there hasn’t been a spot of rain. We’re officially on a hosepipe ban on August 5th. Sucks as I’ve got the best veg garden I’ve ever had this year. I guess I’ll be lugging water from the house instead. We have a water butt... but it’s been quite low due to the no rain. 

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So, yeh, as you can see from the photos, veg garden has been looking mighty good! I’ve got an apple tree coming next week. I’m sooo excited. It’s a container style so it won't go above 10-12 feet but it self-germinates and will produce more than enough fruit for our family.

I’ve found myself wishing more and more of a life off the grid. If I had the cash, I’d put in solar panels and get  a small windmill for power. I’d also love to have my own well. Ah, dreams of no more bills. Sigh....

Anyway, I hope you’re all enjoying your summer and getting some free time to enjoy practising your own art whatever it may be. Or if your simply an art lover, I do hope you’re enjoying all DevArt has  to offer. 

Dont forget get your sunscreen! Chat soon!

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Happy Spring!

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Helloooo!

Hope all my devart friends are doing well this spring and you’re enjoying plenty of sunshine. I have been out and about, but mostly without my Canon of late. It is in desperate need of interior lens and an all over cleaning, so until I can get a reputable camera guy to do as such, I’m only using it for long distance shots mainly of birds.

I’ve got to admit though, I've been using my iPad for floral/plant shots and it has been fantastic! I’m enhancing in photoshop as I see fit, but the colours and clarity are all the iPads work. It has been truly impressive. Just goes to show, you don’t need a fancy shmancy cam kit to enjoy photography. 😋

Anyway, I’ve got a load of photos in my stash so I’ll be posting them regularly. Just a reminder that I always follow back if you follow me. So many great devart-ers out there! Beginners, pros and everyone in between... it’s wonderful to see so many peeps making art in all forms. Talk later! X

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Yes, I'm a tad behind all. I had plenty of notifications to go through but I'm caught up to date now. Thanks to all for the birthday wishes. On Jan 7th, I got older. Nuff said. Kirino Tongue Icon 

It has been a busy Christmas. I think everyone got what they wanted and I received plenty new manga/anime related items. Gudetama slippers and a Sebastian (Death Note) Pop figure were two faves, along with a warm bear robe. Yup, a bear as in it has a cute as out bear hood. 

New Years was quiet. So quiet, I fell asleep long before the midnight tolling. Hey ho, just another day really with a different number at the end of the year date.

i have a number of photos in my Stash album so those will be going up as in when. I really haven't had time to go strolling for photo ops. Most of the pics I took over the winter were simply family photos. But the weather seems to be picking up, so hopefully I'll get out for some shots this fine week. 

Thats it. I hope you all had a great holiday and talk soon!
 Blowkiss valentine fella (Love) 

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Hi Hi Hi! 

I've been absent the last while due to a butt load of commitments elsewhere.  That has basically put any of my chances for photography out the window, plus the weather hasn't cooperated all that much either with the ground being waterlogged and muddy from rain. 

Yesterday, the sun popped through, but even more importantly it was Mothers Day, so I treated myself to a wander over near the farm with my kit. Although I didn't take take too many shots, it was enough to put a smile on my face for the rest of the day. 

There's an update on my novella "Footsteps". It looks like the publisher from my last book "The Raising" will be picking up this one as well and publishing it as an Ebook this year. I will give release dates as I know. Also, I am currently writing a sequal to another one of my books - "Darkness Springs" - and I hope to have it finished by summer for a possible winter release. 

We got a budgie in the new year and he is becoming more and more tame. His name is Kawaii and he's a funny little guy. He's taken to sitting on my iPad so he can watch other budgies on YouTube. I have budgie tongue smears everywhere. Ick.
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I think that is about all for new stuff. A big hello to all my new watchers and my thanks to all who have favourited my work. In between writing, I'm relaxing by looking through your galleries. A talented bunch here in Devart. :ilovedevart: 

Have a great Easter everyone!
Bunny FELLA afford Easter (Universe) 

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Hi all,

I've been so busy over the holiday period, I haven't had much time for photography, so there's nothing new to post. I will be attempting to get out in the next week though to try and capture some pics in the nearby countryside. The sun has been finally making a comeback so it's a good time for it.

Also, I'm in the final process of enditing my new novella. "Footsteps". It should be available within a month.

I had a great Christmas and got lots of cool things - mostly anime related. Also, I have a new blog up and running. You can find it here - lifetheretohere.blogspot.co.uk…

i wanted to say thank you as well to everyone who wished me happy birthday on January 7th. I had a nice relaxing day.

By the way, I'm looking for some cover art for my novella. I can't afford to pay much, but I am offering a nominal fee if anyone is interested. The book is a horror siory so it needs to be in that vein. Leave a comment below with a link to your artwork if you're interested. 

Thats all all for now. Have a healthy and prosperous new year everyone!

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