Occasionally, I get asked to draw things other than boats. With a bit of research, I can tackle most subjects (but I avoid animals, fairies and dragons. I know my limits!) and I often have to draw people, either as cartoons or realistic. My latest book illustration project was certainly a little bit different. It’s continue reading »
Hooray….. after extensive research, experts have reached the conclusion that the age we are most likely to feel content and fulfilled with our lives is 58. This challenges all the values our world holds dear: that youth is everything, that women over 50 become invisible and no longer valued, that ageing is to be feared. continue reading »
“A painting”, said a visitor to my studio as he pondered which picture to buy, “is a conversation”. He chose the one, I guess, that spoke to him most eloquently, and I hope the dialogue is still continuing whenever he looks at it. It’s true that the most effective paintings are those which leave something for continue reading »