I have in the last few months started to run...regularly I take a quick walk up to Backheath and then have a run and walk back. It is a really great way to start the day and especially at this time of year enjoy the fresh air and the precious light, I think I am not dramatic in saying it has changed my life and my body for that matter.
On the way back last week I dropped into the charity shop and came across a print by Rowland Hilder dated 1936. It bought some great childhood memories flooding back as I had the good fortune to have a friendship with one of his grand daughters and as a consequance got to spend alot of time with them all from the age of about eight. Rowland and his wife Edith who was a wonderful women lived next door so the huge gardens were joined by a gap in the wall at the bottom. We spent many a happy hour in this glorious garden and often wandered into Rowlands Studio which he was quite happy for us to do.
The painting I have made this week is a homage to Edith and Rowland as I am sure not only my own artistic home has had its influences so did that one.....
'Honesty'This month you can see a collection of work shown with Catharine Miller at 'The Decorative Fair' in Battersea Park 24th-29th January
Including 'Honesty'
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Hi Jo, I found your blog through Hazel Terry's blog and I love your work! I have become your newest follower and look eager to seeing your new work. When you have some time come for a visit at my blog.
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