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A very bleary eyed good morning to you, I've been here in the studio staring at the computer since 4.30 am. Knowing I wouldn't go back to sleep I thought I'd get some work done whilst the house was quiet, but instead I've sat here looking at this screen for an hour and a half; now I'm wishing I'd stayed in bed! But here I am, my day has begun so I'll make the best of it.

The family 'holiday' (and I use that term loosely) is over for another three months and I can now get back into my stride. Having a week off during the preparation for an exhibition is probably not the way forward, my poor brain is so stuffed with 'things to do', 'things to remember', 'things to paint' that it's almost ready to implode and anyone visiting the studio would be forgiven for thinking I've totally lost the plot as I wander restlessly muttering to myself, scribbling illegible things on sticky notes and adhering them to the wall 'so as I don't forget'. I did manage to draw out a couple of pieces of work yesterday and got one under painted to an acceptable standard, now just need to finish the other five that are hanging around taunting me. It sounds like gloom and doom, but it's not really, just a bleary eyed artist wishing she'd had another couple of hours shut eye!

I thought today I'd give you another little sneaky look at a piece of work that will be on show at the exhibition, it's while since I posted an image.

Babewatch. Copyright Michelle Milburn 2009.

I really am having so much fun painting these ladies, I can't wait to unleash them on the world! Invitations to the preview will be going out next week, so if you'd like to come along and enjoy the artwork, have some cake, a chat and a giggle, I'd be delighted to send you an invitation, just leave your details on the contact form on my website and I'll get one sent out or emailed to you.

Well, time for a coffee and cornflakes I think, then the day can start proper! See you soon,

Mx