Telling the bees

This hourglass-beehive lady is only half done. I think she is also expecting a splash of colour. But as drawings and paintings take longer than words, and drawings are what appear from my pen these days more often than sentences, I thought I would post her as a work in progress. She looks slightly peeved - perhaps not happy with my decision. The bees seem to be busy and oblivious. More soon, I hope...

... And after an industrious evening painting at the kitchen table while drinking Earl Grey tea, eating wasabi peas and listening to Leonard Cohen, here she is in full bloom. She looks a little more satisfied with life, now her dress is gorgeous-stripy, though still not sure what to do with that rose she is holding. And whatever she has to tell the bees, I hope they aren't holding their breath waiting for her to spill the beans - the hourglass-beehive lady looks like one who holds tight to her secrets.