On the announcement by Jacinda Ardern the Prime Minister of New Zealand of her decision to retire I thought I would post my painting and words from March 2019 after the heartbreaking tragedy of the Christchurch mosque attack:
“Compassion, strength, comfort, and humility: true leadership for leaders of the world to learn from.”
Venice 22.5.20
Five years ago today I was also in a Venice frame of mind.
Studio 365: Day 142 22.5.15
Venice study I 22.5.15
Painting this watercolour and ink sketch in the studio this afternoon allowed me to re-visit our magical trip to Venice in July 1999, a visit documented in a precious journal that I kept throughout our Italian travels that year.
The Pacific Spirit Park floor came to the studio this afternoon after our daily walk.
somewhere under the rainbow
The request:
“…unicorns and ballerinas and elephants and rainbows and fairy tales etc of course in pinks and purples and glittery colours…”
The journey:
acrylic on canvas 48″ x 36″ 2019
On a day of celebration of the rescue of the Thai boy’s soccer team and their coach this little watercolor sketch of France’s only goal against Belgium today is dedicated to the memory of Samarn Kunan, the Thai navy Seal who lost his life, together with thanks to the brave and dedicated international team that saved them all.
Paralympic Moment I
Congratulations to Canada’s Kurt Oatway, sitting super-giant slalom gold medalist
Pyeongchang 2018
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Dedicated to the memory of Stephen Hawking.
Olympic Moment XIII – 22.2.18
Congratulations to Canada’s Brady Leman, Gold Medal winner in Men’s Freestyle Ski Cross 🇨🇦
Glen Canyon Study #3 Watercolor, Pen and Ink 16.3.17
Glen Canyon Study #4 Pen and Ink 16.3.17
palette strip 16.3.17
Happy Birthday to V
Tuscan Sketch 15.6.15
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