Watercolour with some pastel
27 1/2 inches tall x 9 3/4 inches wide.

These Mesembryanthemum flowers, growing on the wall on the Strand overlooking St Marys busy little harbour, were painted on mornings in June 2004. The bright sun causes them to open and blanket the granite walls with colour. It is a busy place with many locals and visitors looking over my shoulder to see the painting. People on the islands are very friendly and many stop to chat. However, concentrating on the intricate beauty and detail of these small numerous flowers is so absorbing that sometimes I hardly notice anyone passing at all!