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Croft Castle Revisited

I wrote recently, 5th February, about my aborted visit to Croft Castle when I was beaten by the weather and unable to finish the plain...

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There are times in your life when you are asked to do something, you willingly say yes to and then after due consideration you realise...

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Thinking of plein air painting ? Think again. Pick your location and go prepared. I didn't

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That was the first thing I had to research when Linda got in touch recently and sent me her photos of Buddy and Bessie. What makes a...

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I paint for fun, the challenge and the enjoyment. Whilst I sell some of my finished paintings, I don't lose any sleep if they don't sell....

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Painting an acrylic in Fuengirola.

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So here is my latest commission underway. Meet Jupiter a litttle Cocker Spaniel puppy. The photo was kindly provided by an SAA artist,...

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Let me start by saying up front, everyone can draw and everyone can paint. The problem is how much time you are gong to put into...

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I retired from business three years ago and decided to follow my goal of converting my home office into an art studio. I had promised...

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A traditionally farmed estate run by the National Trust the Brockhampton medieval manor house is an ideal place to visit for inspiration...

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That was the dilemma facing my wife and I when my nephew decided to marry a beautiful lady from Pewaukee, Wisconsin. William, my nephew...

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I’ve been painting watercolours for the last two years, and got bored wanting a new challenge. Personality fault? Possibly but actually I...

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