From an artist, musician, painter, poet

May I share these words from a fellow artist and poet with you? It’s bit of a read, enriching though. > My friend Vera Lees wrote on Facebook “Best ever painting. Adore the colour scheme, so fresh. Great brushwork too. Alive! X” 

Domaine de la Tronque 23.09.16
Domaine de la Tronque 23.09.16 
Vera, artist, painter, musician and poet, and I have been friends a very long time. It was Vera who introduced me to the delights of Plymouth Jive Club where new window opened for me on dance. Back in 2003, as I slowly began to emerge from the darkest period of my life Vera was one of the first to see my 2003 French ‘plien aire’ paintings, the results from 5 weeks around Bordeaux and Castelnau de Montmiral.
Domaine de la Tronque, detail 23.09.16
Domaine de la Tronque, detail 23.09.16

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new painting almost completed

Domaine de la Tronque, new painting almost completed. I wish to revisit the location next week and tweek any details of form or colour that may bother me. That last 1 % of effort… One of the Gaillac Series, this painting measures 81 x 5 cms (32” x 23″), oils, and is available. You can … Read more

De Saurs Spot

Chateau de Saurs, progressing, 12.09.16 Discover more on the sister web site page Château de Saurs, Gaillac, enjoy the time, better still, sample the wine!

London, 28 th October 2016?

28 th October 2016, London? Excuse me, meaning? 28 Octobre 2016, Londres?

In part in preparation for a significant exhibition the page for the painting “First Shots” has had a major upgrade.

La Collection Trafalgar par Gordon Frickers, si vous êtes dans ou près de Londres et le sujet est d’intérêt, ne manquez pas cette événement ponctuel.

Why? “The Trafalgar Collection” by Gordon Frickers, if you are in or near London and the subject is of interest, don’t miss this one off event. It will be by invitation only so ask for details.

HMS Victory, Trafalgar, ranging shots begin to reach her
HMS Victory, Trafalgar, ranging shots begin to reach her.

Il sera sur invitation seulement pour demander des détails.

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Surprise!!!

Surprise, in a Pickle!!! No, not HMS Surprise as featured on the fictional action movie ‘Master and Commander’, this is the real thing.
A new Trafalgar image for you to see.
The Trafalgar Messenger“.

The Trafalgar Messenger completed 24.08.16
The Trafalgar Messenger completed 24.08.16

Surprise!!! Non, pas HMS Surprise en vedette sur le film d’action fictive “Master and Commander», ceci est la vraie chose.
Une nouvelle image Trafalgar pour vous de voir.
“Le Trafalgar Messenger”.

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‘itzdun’.

After over a year of work, this fine painting is completed even down to house flags and Royal Mail Pennant.

Kenya, Maiden Arrival, B I Sunday
Kenya, Maiden Arrival, B I Sunday

There has been a title change too.

B I Sunday has become, “‘Kenya’, maiden arrival, B I Sunday, Mombasa

In part because more people are likely to search for Kenya and her more famous sister Uganda than for the historic day that was B I Sunday.

For those who appreciate details, you can note, Kenya is maneuvering to her berth to complete the line up of all B I ships in the port (even the dry dock not shown).
Kenya has put her engines astern as you can see from the prop wash and by the tug assisting her.

'Kenya', maiden arrival, B I Sunday, Mombasa
‘Kenya’, maiden arrival, B I Sunday, detail

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