_{The artwork “Ghosts” ( 80-120cm I think) isn’t an oil painting; it’s a vibrant acrylic creation. But who cares about labels, right? I just had to share it with you because of the wild journey it represents—a typical reflection of how I tackle my art. In the near future, I’ll be launching a gallery featuring a mix of multimedia, acrylics, and drawings.Let’s rewind to 1999. Fresh out of a breakup with my ex-boyfriend, I was utterly lost. With a laundry list of roles—designing theatre and TV costumes, couturier for the wealthy, directing three businesses, shopping guru, and even a fashion commentator on TV (phew, that’s a mouthful!)—I found myself at a crossroads. So, what did I do? I turned back to painting, my old flame. “Ghosts” was one of the first canvases to come out of this turbulent time.Fast forward to 2002, I met John and we embark on our French adventure, renovating a watermill with dreams of opening our B&B, “Jeviemavie” (meaning: I live my life). Inspired by our new beginnings, I dusted off that old canvas. It was time to give “Ghosts” a makeover. And boy, did it transform! What emerged was a whole new painting, reborn from the remnants of its past life.}

_{At the Bed and breakfast opening, spring 2004, it found its place in what we lovingly called “the crooked room,” where everything had a delightful tilt. Our very first guests took a tour and promptly declared, “We want the room with that painting!” By morning, it was sold—setting a new record for my art sales.}

_{So, what’s the allure? Well, our thrilled buyers raved about the mesmerizing colours and the mysterious aura of the painting, especially those enigmatic figures/men within it. As for me, I no longer see those men in the painting, but that’s the beauty of art—it’s open to interpretation.}

_{Take a look for yourself. Can you still spot the men? I can’t, but that’s beside the point. “Ghosts” was an eye-opener for me—a reminder to never start a painting with a fixed endpoint in mind. And that, my friends, remains my artistic motto to this day: the journey is always more intriguing than the destination.}