Amarylis bulb in glass jar, 3 views of the unfolding bud, painting by Tessa Bennett.

Painting of an amarylis bulb growing in an old glass jar. Three unfolding views of this magnificent flower.

Antique tiles, Dutch, English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and books, painting.

6 antique tiles, Dutch, Spanish, English, and Portuguese, books by Albert Camus, Desmond Morris and George Orwell,  painting by Tessa Bennett.

Angels in stained glass, c1880

We all need an angel, this one stands at the half way point of an imposing staircase in Berwick-upon-Tweed. She holds peace symbols, white lilies and a white dove.

Another angel stands at the top of the same staircase. She floats,  and gathers roses.