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Influences & Inspiration
Thoughts, extracts and quotes; looking at other artists' work; observations of nature and my garden; walks, local vistas, colours and textures; concerns about environment and climate; global and local inequality - the many things that may make their way into my work.
Dizzard Atlantic Rainforest on Cornwall's north coast
Trebartha Gardens, Cornwall
I planted this woodland - with help! - in the winter of 2000. It's now such a delight to walk the paths, enjoy the colours, hear the birds and occasionally see the deer - and the rabbits!
This painting is one of three that sold last week at the Music on the Moor event. I donate 10% of all my sales to 'Sounds of Palestine'. This is a community music project using music education as a medium to achieve long term social change for the children and families involved. The program is free of charge for the children. www.soundsofpalestine.org Below is the thank you letter I have received.
Music - Literature - Paintings - Photography Button Button Button Button Button Button Button Button This Music on the Moor Festival is a treat - beautiful places to visit, the moorland landscape, and superb live music.. Hopefully tis will now be an annual event.
Here at Symondsbury Estate - near Bridgeport and not far from Lyme Regis - we have our 21 Group show at the Sou'-Sou'-West Gallery. There's also a cafe, shops and plants - it's a lovely place to visit. The exhibition continues until 15th June.
A walk here is always inspiring and beautiful. The hill with those granite boulders on the summit, and prehistoric settlements to be found on the lower slopes.
Kurt Jackson - #Biodiversity at the Cornwall Museum and Gallery, Truro
Prehistoric stones
I usually end the day with a walk
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