Even after twenty-five years at this game I find that I am still learning new things. I mentioned in a recent post that I have been asked to undertake a commission, for the first time ever. Naturally I was keen, and threw myself into the task, which is now finished, to the satisfaction of the … Read more
I am fortunate to have been invited to present a solo exhibition of my work at the Apothecary Gallery, in May. It might come as a surprise to discover that before the end of February I am already shaping up to the preparations for it. I had an exchange of long emails with the proprietor … Read more
To many (if not most) painters the question of framing one’s work is a problematic one. To begin with, to have work framed by a professional frame-maker is expensive, and we are all aware of the possible savings to be made by alternatives. It is possible, of course, to buy off-the-shelf frames. A colleague of … Read more
The next couple of months promise to be pretty busy from the point of view of exhibiting, so I am in the throes of deciding what I will put on display in several different venues. Among these is my regular slot at the Square & Compass, for which I am just finishing a couple of … Read more