Enough room to swing a paintbrush
Its been a long time since I’ve looked at properties to buy, and over the years the basic requirements change. Having said that I’m a long… Read More »Enough room to swing a paintbrush
Dirty little secrets
Its always nice when a friend asks if you’re free to meet him in town for a meal. Its even nicer when you know that he… Read More »Dirty little secrets
Big day
Today I can start looking for a house. An Artists house.
How COULD it be boring?
Artists always say that painting a Summer landscape is boring, compared to the other times of the year. The winter bare branches of the trees are far more… Read More »How COULD it be boring?
Having my cake with the nude boys
Eating cake with friends is a nice occupation. But it adds a frisson of amusement to all concerned when you know that you’ve seen them… Read More »Having my cake with the nude boys
I wasn’t telling the whole truth about the tits and arses
I bumped into an acquaintance the other night. He was playing pool, and the minute he saw me walk past him, he came over to… Read More »I wasn’t telling the whole truth about the tits and arses
Sea air and a change of scenery
It’s been a while since I’ve had a painting that I’ve been happy about to show you. But I’ve just finished one that I’m really… Read More »Sea air and a change of scenery
If it makes you sing
I’ve got a couple of exhibitons coming up in the next couple of months. I’ve already got some artwork ready for them, but like to have… Read More »If it makes you sing
Mysterious fish and a fabulous moment in time
One of the things I love about being an artist is the people I meet through it. Like this weekend, for instance. On Saturday I… Read More »Mysterious fish and a fabulous moment in time
Bad timing and the importance of missing the spot
What should have been a nice little break away in the picturesque county of Essex suddenly became a lesson in the subject of timing! And… Read More »Bad timing and the importance of missing the spot
You’re not a proper artist unless you can smell the paint
My mother used to say that a woman shouldn’t be a midwife unless she’d given birth to a baby of her own. And I could always understand… Read More »You’re not a proper artist unless you can smell the paint
Selling a painting’s a night mare!
I’m always looking at ways of selling my paintings. And in a recession, other ways need to be looked at. That’s why I’ve decided that I… Read More »Selling a painting’s a night mare!
Recollections of the collection
As I had fully expected, the postman arrived today bearing a long letter from Stuart writing about his experience of commissioning me to do the cheeky… Read More »Recollections of the collection
Cheeky cards and cheeky boy
Stuart arrived grinning and with an armful of fresh flowers for me, more fragrant blooms from his garden – delightful pink and red camelias vibrant with… Read More »Cheeky cards and cheeky boy
No, I’m not scared of black!
I don’t always choose what I paint. Sometimes it’s chosen for me. I suppose I could say no, though. But sometimes it’s fun to try… Read More »No, I’m not scared of black!