Piglet and Chickens 15cm x 15cm
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Illustrating the board game Midsomer Murders
When I was a lad and first getting into drawing and painting, I always had a bit of a dream of illustrating a board game. I loved all the bright colours and spot illustrations. I remember Mouse Trap and Haunted House being particular favourites. Christmas Day was never quite complete without a board game orRead more…
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…