A Walk on Hampstead Heath

Posted on December 10, 2012 by northoneartist

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A quick walk on Hampstead Heath as it was sunny but chilly – it’s good to get out!

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1 December and Where the Borders Meet

Posted on December 2, 2012 by northoneartist

At 10am yesterday morning I joined a group of walkers for a fascinating glimpse of what’s happening now around the Olympic Park. The history of lost industries, redevelopment, warehouses becoming exhibition space and artist’s studios and the first day of … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Ramsgate and the artist David Winthrop

Posted on November 30, 2012 by northoneartist

David Winthrop, artist extraordinaire, is also my brother and I went to visit him at his home and studio in Ramsgate.

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David is working on a large drawing – he said it has taken about 2 weeks to get this far.

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His work is incredibly detailed – his eyesight must be excellent.

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This is work in progress just to see the detail. Then we went out for a walk down to the sea……..IMG_4039

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Last night walking from London Bridge to Bankside

Posted on November 27, 2012 by northoneartist

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

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At Last!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by northoneartist

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

Posted on November 13, 2012 by northoneartist

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

Jill Leman

Martin Leman

Amanda Taylor

Annie Williams

Lucy Wynne

A wide variety of work was on show, all for sale direct from the artist.

if you didn’t make the PV, the exhibition is open to the public on Saturday17 & Sunday 18 November,11-5, and Saturday 24 November 11-4.

Cash or Cheque sales only please

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Royal Watercolour Society’s Autumn Dinner

Posted on November 10, 2012 by northoneartist

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 in SE1 ‘The Table’. The restaurant is run by the charming Shaun Alpine-Crabtree – how could he not be with a name like that? His staff, including chefs brought the amazing food round from the restaurant on a trolley. We feasted on:

Home cured gravadlax with pickled cucumbers /salads of green beans, roast red onions and roast plum tomatoes/ roast peppers and baked ricotta / roast pumpkin,baked mushrooms and spinach. Grilled chicken and an exotic cous cous with pomegranate seeds and dates. A selection of tarts and home made Foccaccia. Phew!

Desserts were provided by me, Wendy (Vice President) and Annie. They included, lemon mousse, Boodles Orange Fool, St Clements Charlotte, cheesecake, and several more choices.

Thomas Plunkett ( RWS President ) gave a short, informal speech, presented some RWS Certificates (signed by the Queen). He also presented David Paskett (PPRWS) with some very classy watercolour brushes to say thankyou from the RWS for his 3 year Presidency.

All in all it was a very enjoyable occasion – ‘a swell evening’ as someone remarked!

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Strictly Come Dancing and Me

Posted on November 7, 2012 by northoneartist

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 the floor and get down to it!!! So watching SCD is a lesson as well as enjoyable……..I have chucked away the mop and duster and let’s see what happens!Image

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When I was 2

Posted on November 1, 2012 by northoneartist

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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Quince and Apple Jelly

Posted on October 28, 2012 by northoneartist

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Someone gave me more quinces so this time I added apple to make the jelly.

Very satisfactory.

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