A drawing of Cromer Pier Norfolk
Other painting stories
A visit to the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London is always a highlight. Having exhibited there myself a few times, it’s a place I enjoy returning to—if only to be a bit envious! The galleries are filled with an impressive range of paintings, sculptures and installations, and one of the exhibition’s amateur,can exhibit alongside some ofRead more…
A painting of a piglet and chickens at an agricultural show
I spent most of my life living in cities, including 24 years in London. The result was that I knew almost nothing about farm animals. In truth, the only ones I really knew were the ones neatly wrapped beneath cellophane in supermarkets. I was a proper Townie! A good few years ago, though, allRead more…
A house painting commission in Richmond Upon Thames, London
Earlier in the year, I was asked to paint a client’s home in Richmond upon Thames, London. I was rather looking forward to it, as I have visited Richmond a number of times over the years—not only for painting (see below), but also for days and nights out. Interestingly, on previous visits I generally keptRead more…