John I was interested today, taking a short cut through the church yard, to see that a tree had been blown over. As we have not had very high winds of late I was curious about what might have caused this. On closer inspection I believe that I have the explanation. The tree in question had … Read more
I had a curious experience at the life-drawing class recently. The model (new to this class but evidently very experienced) wore throughout the evening a cloth around his head. This was, of course, the only clothing he wore during the evening. I pondered, on the drive home, why this might be, and it occurred to … Read more
Yes, perhaps, but perhaps only prudent. I turned down an invitation today to lead a session for children, on the subject of my “Green Man” material. I haven’t dealt with that kind of audience since about 1970. I am sure that I would need a great deal more time than is available in order to … Read more
(He always said he was.) Seriously, though, I have been away for a brief holiday in North Yorkshire, and I took with me a little volume about Hockney given to me by a friend. I encountered there a phrase by Hockney which I have seen quoted on several occasions. “That’s what artists do. We look!” … Read more
…. which best describes how life has been over the past few weeks. I guess that this has been reflected in the rather friable nature of recent posts. I have been struggling against injury and the weather, both of which have been interfering in their own way with the things I want to/need to do. … Read more
I have signed up for another group of on-line Italian language lessons. It has been difficult to find a time when both and the teacher are available. For our initial meeting we have had to settle for 7.30 am on Thursday! Ouch! I hope very sincerely indeed that we can agree on something more congenial … Read more
Facebook, manages to hit the nail on the head. A great deal of what I see there is a waste of time. Although I am climber I don’t want to see anybody’s attempt on Everest …. or Half-Dome, for that matter. How on earth they ever formed the impression that I am remotely interested in … Read more
Oh dear! Tomorrow I face a stern test. It will be the first meeting of this season of the regional Italian Circle. The bad news is that I am Il Presidente! Several months have passed since I had to apply myself to actually use my (fairly basic) Italian, and in my worst moments I fear … Read more
Somewhat to my consternation the rector at the church in Skipton, where my “Green Man” series is now on show, has suggested that it might be interesting to make this the theme of a presentation to children in the local church school. What a great idea! Until I realise that what he has in mind … Read more
This afternoon we drove over to Skipton, up in the Yorkshire Dales, to hang my series of images of the “Green Man”, in the ancient parish church. I’m rather pleased with the result …. although somewhat deterred by the follow up. The space in which I have been allowed to present my work is ideal … Read more