Spice of life
Having the joys of a summer cold over the last couple of days I’ve not felt like doing much painting. You can’t paint when you’re… Read More »Spice of life
A love affair with St Ives
I have been in love from the first time I set eyes on it, quite a number of years ago, and although its a place, and… Read More »A love affair with St Ives
Pent up energies being loosed on the world
Its been a difficult weekend, mostly due to feeling a sense of ineffectualness to help someone who is going through a tough time. There is… Read More »Pent up energies being loosed on the world
Lily pad loyalties
Sometimes its nice to play with light and shade, exploring shapes and negative shapes, and this painting is one of those. I wanted to capture… Read More »Lily pad loyalties
All the fun of the fair
Another recently finished picture is this one of a carousel at a fun fair proving to be a very complex subject to paint, but fun… Read More »All the fun of the fair
Room for improvement
 A picture that is nothing to do with my recent trip to Kent is this one. I started it a while back and had to… Read More »Room for improvement
A trip down the old Kent Road
Its been a busy week since getting back from my holiday on Monday night, and I’m only now catching up with blogging and other incidentals.… Read More »A trip down the old Kent Road
Time and money
The time that goes into a painting is equal to the cost of that work. That price also takes into account the talent,  art education… Read More »Time and money
Sunny with bright vivid red spots
Glorious sunshine, and the whole world looks better! At the weekend I was able to sit with good friends and enjoy a chilled glass or… Read More »Sunny with bright vivid red spots
Eat your heart out Soldier, Sailor, Tinker, Tailor, and Candlestick Maker
Right, a question for you, which of the following is the odd one out: Accountant, Book-keeper, Secretary, Therapist, Publicist, Photographer, Cleaner, Driver, Teacher, Writer, Artist, Framer ?… Read More »Eat your heart out Soldier, Sailor, Tinker, Tailor, and Candlestick Maker
Smile and encourage workshop
I made sure I turned up at the art workshop with Ticknall Art Group I had been booked for in plenty of time because you… Read More »Smile and encourage workshop
Unknown quantities and fish breath
When you agree to do a workshop for a local art group, most people would think you just turn up on the day and, well,… Read More »Unknown quantities and fish breath
No I don’t get it either
Its not often I criticise another artists work, but I think on this occasion I’ll make an exception. Last night I sat down to watch… Read More »No I don’t get it either
Carousels turning rings around me
It happened again this month, the same as the last one. And I suppose its going to happen, I just wasn’t expecting it so soon.… Read More »Carousels turning rings around me
Does anyone actually react to advertising ?
This morning, some sheets of folded coloured paper were pushed through my letterbox, I picked it up walked to the waste paper bin and dropped it… Read More »Does anyone actually react to advertising ?