http://www.markbetson.com en-gb markbetson.com 2011-1-24T00:00:00Z markbetson.com http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#85358 Feeling flat after an uninspired day at work lots to do but motivation not too high I decided to stop by Widemouth Bay on the way home. I sometimes forget how close we live to the sea and why we moved here. Today I needed a reminder.The sun was just setting the tide was out so the reefs were exposed the wind was howling and it was freezing. But I had to get out of the car and wander out onto a headland where I was treated to a group of 5 ravens riding the wind rolling around each other and generally having a good time. Looks like spring is on its way. I love ravens. They fill me with great joy. Sometimes see peregrin falcons too but not today. Sparrowhawk instead.Finding it difficult to find time to paint. Had to get the chainsaw out this weekend which is always a treat. Loads of important stuff to do around the farm. Got a bit of hedge to finish laying before I can start in the woods. Need to clear some scrub off an interesting verge with wild daffodils. Got to work too thoughSoon be... 2011-1-24 17:54:07 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#84524 2011-1-13 14:09:46 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#80811 2010-11-21 07:19:00 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#78931 As you can see from the new additions I have been busy preparing some sketches for a commission. This is exciting for me as it will be my first Watch this space.Been lucky enough to sell some work too. Some people have got good taste I suppose.Also hoping to confirm some hedge laying soon and to start some woodland management for some good people in Devon. Word soon gets around.Work is good. Trust is a wonderful thing.It feels good when talents are recognised and credit is given where due.Off to France at the end of next week to do some work on my house. I think the kitchen should have a make over.See you all at Holsworthy Christmas Craft Fair on 13th November. 2010-10-27 19:34:40 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#75826 Be where you need to be and do what you need to do. Lifes too short... 2010-9-19 12:16:57 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#75212 Yes along with a large percentage of the inward movers who call themselves Cornish I consider myself partly an artist. This is exciting as there is a large Bohemian population and you only have to visit the many arts and craft fairs around north Cornwall to appreciate this. After going to Bude Farmers and Producers market yesterday we visited our stand at the Launcells craft fair at St. Swithians church. I must admit I was expecting the poor steward to be sat all alone in a dank church surrounded by 4 or 5 stands of overpriced low quality tat. Not saying this view is reflective of our products. Instead I was astonished to be part of a thriving busy and prosperous event. Artists in north Cornwall produce quality there are loads of us and we all seem to be selling. Yes me included. I have sold another landscape painting although my wood turning is not quite the same quality as some of the retired folks work. So Tammy and I have both made some money and it proves what someone said to me t... 2010-9-11 08:08:13 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#74230 Yes and no surprise really. I start work tomorrow for the first time in 5 months When I say work what I really mean is going to work for someone else as I have been so busy with my own stuff since coming down that I have often forgotten how close to the sea we live Im looking forward to getting a bit of routine back in my life and to be honest the 6 week school holidays are too long For me anyway.So today I have been to buy a new wardrobe as in clothes to put on my back shirts trousers jacket. What an amazing place Bude is for charity shops. 2 pairs of trousers another new shirt and a jacket for 16313 I can recommend this shopping experience and the service was outstandingYesterday we went to the new FarmersProducers fair that we have set up in Crackington Haven. Really good turn out and we all made some money. The PV cells on the roof of Crackington Institute are outstanding and a really good investment. Local community event at its most vibrant. And I may have got some lecturing from... 2010-8-31 12:44:56 http://www.markbetson.com/page10.htm#72869 But then again all weeks seem to be busy days blurring together and hours passing in a blink of an eye.My brother and his family arrived on Friday night and we spent some quality time together.Last Sunday we had a Country Fair at the Farm. It was quiet we made some money but more importantly we did a bit of networking. Along with Gary of Wooda we decided to try and start up a regular farmcraftsart market in Crackington Haven. Not sure how many people are going to be interested but Bank Holiday Monday seems the favourite time to do it.Then on Tuesday I had a job interview which went really well so well in fact that I was contacted in the evening and asked to supply my references.On Wednesday and Thursday we prepared stock and stuff for the Bude Farmers Market. Spent a while picking beans and weeding as I was going along. I also finished Tree Layers our regular newsletter at Trelay. That was a chore I can tell you.Thursday night we went to my brothers holiday let for dinner. Regine his w... 2010-8-15 10:11:51