Monthly Archives: November 2012

A Visit to Ramsgate and the artist David Winthrop

David Winthrop, artist extraordinaire, is also my brother and I went to visit him at his home and studio in Ramsgate. David is working on a large drawing – he said it has taken about 2 weeks to get this … Continue reading

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Last night walking from London Bridge to Bankside

How gorgeous is this view – City / Lights / River / so lucky to live in London

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At Last!

I have just finished two new paintings, and delivered them ( at least the Post Office will do that tomorrow ).

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North One Artists Paintings and Prints

Last night 10 artists ( North One Artists or NOA ) had a very successful Private View at The Gallery, Alan Baxter & Associates, 75 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EL. Jim Churcher Joan Dannatt Mick Davies Shelby Dawbarn Wendy Jacob … Continue reading

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Royal Watercolour Society’s Autumn Dinner

Last Sunday evening, 29 RWS Members and their guests assembled at the Bankside Gallery for the annual Autumn Dinner. Sixty four people sitting at eight tables had a delicious candle lit supper provided by the latest up and coming restaurant … Continue reading

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Strictly Come Dancing and Me

I have just realised I am the Ferne Britton of painting – exactly what Bruno, Craig, Len and Darcy say to her every week applies to me. Nice, competent, decent performance but lacks excitement. Bruno told her to stop dusting … Continue reading

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When I was 2

On the Queen Mary, 1948, heading back to USA. Never really liked children’s parties especially if an accordion was involved. I’m at the right, possibly sucking my thumb, with two balloons.

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