Drawing At the Welsh National Opera in Swansea Grand Theatre

One of my favourite times of the year in the theatre is when Welsh National Opera visits. It is a world class company, extraordinary gifted singers and amazing costumes and sets. First on Friday I took my sketch pad etc and drew my way through Tosca. Such dramatic sets and visuals, a real pleasure. I had tingles. The opera stars Claudio Otelli and Mary Elizabeth Williams were also very generous with their time for me as always. I can't wait to work on the drawings I have done from the production.

Next was Roberto Devereux, one of their Tudor opera's. I saw the trailer and the 2 leading ladies and thought I MUST have those to paint!! First in blue shot taffeta was Leah Marian Jones playing the Duchess of Nottingham. Very striking. Then I got to meet French CAnadian soprano Alexandra Deshorties in a swathe of red silk, black high leather boots, and a beautiful metal glove. An artists dream. I would have loved to have spent more time with both but there was something about them having to get on stage to sing.....