Blog 4 Columns

SSH, But It Seems Summer’s Here

Sometimes, it’s simply quicker to start all over again. I’ve been attempting to complete my latest portrait since April 2022, but having...
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The Handover; Patrick Gets His Painting.

I’m not sure who was more nervous, Patrick Hutchinson or me, when we finally get to meet. It was the “Oh my...
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Bearing Fruits

I know, I know, my fortnightly blog is a week late. As restrictions ease my social diary becomes busier. A long awaited...
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RESULT AND A TASTE OF FREEDOM

Whilst the government, in particular Mr Shapps, dithers over the quarantine rule I turn my attention to Sally. It didn’t take too...
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REFLECTION

The numbers are down, the economy is in free-fall and Sally’s portrait refuses to be moved on; I mean there’s nothing new...
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The Hero/Knight in Shining Armour

Settling down to the evening news during the summer of 2020, I watched, in awe, as this strapping young black man hauled...
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED

What a couple of weeks it’s been. The heatwave has continued, the sun has shone, the conservatory has become unbearable to work...
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THE (COVID) WAR EFFORT

Last night I finished “Kimberley”. She is a Radiographer who works for the NHS in Stafford. The first to respond to my...
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