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Sometimes, it’s simply quicker to start all over again. I’ve been attempting to complete my latest portrait since April 2022, but having spent part, or indeed most, of the last two years either sofa surfing or moving and all that that entails, the first attempt had to be ditched as it had completely lost its raisin...Continue Reading

I’m not sure who was more nervous, Patrick Hutchinson or me, when we finally get to meet. It was the “Oh my goodness” “Oh my days” that Patrick uttered when he first laid eyes on his portrait. Any nerves I had dissipated as soon as I saw the delight and disbelief on his face. It was...Continue Reading

I know, I know, my fortnightly blog is a week late. As restrictions ease my social diary becomes busier. A long awaited reunion with my father and step-mum was first on the cards; Lunch at the Banyers pub, bar and restaurant in Royston and jolly good it was too dining al fresco in the lush garden....Continue Reading

Whilst the government, in particular Mr Shapps, dithers over the quarantine rule I turn my attention to Sally. It didn’t take too much time in the end and finally last Sunday I managed to finish her- she even looks good in black and white. Sally was very happy with it and I was thrilled with the...Continue Reading

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 to be learnt. I’ve painted hands, faces, dogs and hair- the tricky parts of a portrait, but still I work my brush over and over the canvas, striving for perfection in my art. This...Continue Reading