SIMPLE PLEASURES. Time to get out the zoetrope. In this increasingly busy and complex world simple pleasures have become a rarity. For those of us in enforced isolation there is an opportunity to indulge in these and find comfort in the simple pleasures of life. Not so of course for the many brave key workers…
RONDEZ-VOUS in AMBOISE. 2014 This piece from 2014 reminds me of my friends in France, struggling , just as we are, with this pandemic. I am sure you have friends abroad and are keeping in touch to ensure that they are well and safe. One thing that this situation has brought clearly into focus is…
Day 4, I don’t know about you but it seems like a life sentence already! But despite the isolation, thank goodness for the internet when we can get in touch with loved ones wherever they are. This collage from 2015 is called ‘Three Little Words’. Three little words which we don’t often say, even though…
This collage from 2011 is a heads up to the new war cabinet, who are despite all odds are doing well keeping us all safe and informed. ‘Winston’ Portrait Series. Collage and Acrylic on Card. 2011, Private Collection. Devon.
We are all getting used to reading and following instructions lately, also spending time at home means that clearing out that garage, store room or cellar has become popular. Whilst clearing out I came across a small book of my poems from 1985/7. This one takes a lighthearted look at instructions. ADVICE. Don’t put all…
Whist doing the ironing this morning I was thinking it would keep me busy to post something each day of the UK lockdown which started today, 24/03/2020. A poem, a picture, a thought, whatever. So here goes….. Here’s a nod to all those brave souls who are working on the front line, keeping us safe.…
This piece celebrates an iconic cob and thatch Devon cottage. You can find it on: https://www.wordsandpicturesgallery.com/product-page/thatch-and-cob-by-f-g-davis
ONE OF THE PIECES ON DISPLAY AT THE AUTUMN SHOWCASE, FLEET WALK, TORQUAY. The exhibition is now extended till 16th Nov. 2019. Come along to the Evening View. 14 Nov. 6 – 8 PM. A Torquay Christmas Light show that evening, well worth a visit. The exhibition includes a great selection of artists from the South…
This piece is to be exhibited at The Arizan Gallery, Torquay, 8 – 31 May 2019, as part of an initiative sponsored by U.K. Geoparks, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the integrity of our natural spaces.It is painted on four panels, 100 x 30 cm. ( Totalling: 120 x 100) and framed in a handmade whitewood…
The latest piece to be exhibited at The Saint Ives Society of Artists Spring Exhibition.4 – 24 May 2019. My piece is a rich combination of mixed media on canvas . 100 x 50 x 4 cm in a handmade whitewood floater frame. See the best of the South Wests most talented artists in this…
