To say that a work of art is good but incomprehensible to the majority of men, is the same as saying of some kind of food that it is very good but that most people can’t eat it.
Leo Tolstoy
Other painting stories
A video and painting visit to The Affordable Art Fair in Battersea, London
Recently, I paid a visit to The Affordable Art Fair in London. It was going to be a very slow day because the previous evening had been rather lively. Yes, that evening included a band that sang songs about (amongst other things) dog dribble. Despite the title It was a far better gig than youRead more…
Three more sets of greetings cards added to my collection
Last year I began selling greetings cards featuring my allotments and gardens. Just recently I have decided to add three more sets for you to choose. Having looked through my collection of artworks I thought three locations would be of interest. The London Collection The Cornwall Collection The Cotswold Collection Each is on high qualityRead more…
An art talk to Portsmouth Urban Sketchers Group
In recent times, I was pleased to be invited to deliver one of my art talks to the Portsmouth Urban Sketchers group. I really enjoy giving these talks, as they give me the opportunity to share a few painting tips with those who are already painting and drawing—and, hopefully, to inspire a few new convertsRead more…