A Mississippi dream.
This summer I had some very intense dreams, these proved to be a valuable source of ideas and material which I subsequently developed into paintings. This is post is about one such . The seed of this dream story can …
Rooksmoor Gallery.
I had a recent email enquiry about a sculpture that I had made in 1984. That prompted me to look back and check my records. At that time I had not long left college where I had acquired my sculpture …
Artist Tom Perring & The Elizabethan House Plymouth .
This is the story of my Great Grandfather Tom Perring , his daughter/my Grandmother Kathleen and her creative family . Tom Perring (Thomas Henry Hearder Perring). Artist – 28th May 1881 – 13th Nov 1917 . Theatrical Career & WWI …
The return of the prodigal son ?
I always enjoyed the parables during RE at School . It was the clarity of thought I liked , here was someone wise telling me what to do in sticky situations. Of course , what you are ideally supposed to …
School is tough .
Congratulations and well done to those who have received their examination results today and last week . My thoughts come in these four paintings x.
Reflection.
Memories of love are like clouds. They are constantly changing shape and form. Sometimes they are bright and sunny, and sometimes dark and stormy. But even when they are dark, they still contain the beauty of the love that created …
Washing up & War .
Painting for me restores, nurtures and carries me on, it is my oxygen and life boat . It also happens to be my master, my fearcest critic , my shield and weapon of choice . As an artist, wife, and …
Easter Monday 2026 with a short video.
The Churches of St Martin, Mawgan in Meneage , St Anthony , and Manaccan are throwing open their doors and inviting you in. St Martin Parish Church on the Lizard peninsular Cornwall will be Open between 10 – 2. Welcoming …
Paintings up for Auction
David Lays Auction House has a live art auction ongoing, which began on February the 20th and ends very soon on the 8th March 2026. They offer two of my paintings from unknown sellers. Both these works were painted at …
A Cornish Treasure .
Here are a few of the paintings which have arrived in the studio since Christmas , including this one of the new born, a little “Cornish treasure ‘ . I don’t know about you but in the Uk and Cornwall, …
Stealing a persons integrity .
In my view , having a public platform is a privilege , being elected to run a country is a privilege. For me a prerequisite of this position, is to understand the importance of upholding the shared values and conventions of …
Inspirational Ruby .
All our pets over the years have become important members of the family . Our little rescue dog named Ruby, came from Molly Wyatt’s Cornish rescue centre in 1987. I called them up and asked ‘do you have a short …
A Christmas wish to you x.
I don’t know about you, but I particularly look forward to hearing traditional Christmas carols at this time of year and getting together with family . To be honest I am not talking luxury , a cup of tea and …
Wally was here .
Earlier this year, some dear friends asked if I would paint them a commission and I agreed . They , like so many of us, had followed in the press the curious story of ‘Wally’ the Walrus . Around the …
Remembrance Day
At this time , like many, I remember all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives for ours, and those who have survived, and who with great dignity have silently carried the horrors they endured physically and mentally while serving …
A Seaside Beauty from 1981.
A dear friend just let me know she found my ‘Seaside Beauty ‘ at auction in the cotswolds. After studying sculpture at Art College and finishing a degree at Cheltenham , we settled down in Gloucestershire , and remained in …
Thunderbirds are still go 60 years on !
I too would like to celebrate The Thunderbirds puppet show recently revisited by the media. I thoroughly enjoyed watching The Thunderbirds during my 1960’s childhood. I do have to confess that I did have a preference for the Lady Penelope …
The artists cat.
Our little cat inspired this recent painting. It celebrates the simple pleasures in life as we share their world and love .
I had a bit of a chat with Google Ai today …..
Here are the results …..seems it’s the same as it ever was in the art world ! Zoe – Do you think an artist who’s work is made with life experience and integrity is less likely to be fashionable at …
Sleeping child.
The summer at our house always gives us the chance to catch up with family who come and stay. Not only is it a rare opportunity to share time together , but it often inspires new paintings once I get …
The wedding breakfast .
A story about Mevagissey , a strange dream about Nelson and a painting .
Remembering Martyn Val Baker.
A lovely man , a writer and promoter of artists and music here in Cornwall for so many years . It was with great sadness that I heard of his recent passing. From 1995 he was kind enough to show …
Pope Francis.
Although I am not a follower of the Catholic faith , I was moved like many to hear that Pope Francis had died. So many people had been anxiously praying for him when he was very ill. We saw their …
To wilfully inflict cruelty is alien to most of us.
Like many of us who watch the news, I too have witnessed the terrible scenes of the people and children starving in war torn Gaza . What seems even worse to me, if worse is possible, is that the food …
VE Day . 80th Anniversary
This afternoon we will go along with others, to the village hall for tea, cake and shared memories, and I remember fondly my Uncle Coyte . A kind man who survived the second world war in the Artillery. He didn’t …
The Flood.
This is a recent Ex Votive painting about one of my family who was flooded . A traumatic experience for anyone who has been in this horrible situation. Not only loosing familiar and treasured family possessions but your home, for …
Pope Francis 1936 – 2025.
In the 1990’s I had the opportunity to visit the Vatican City in Rome to see its beautiful artworks including Michelangelo’s astonishing fresco’s in the Sistine Chapel , it all made a great impression upon me. So when Pope Francis …
Florence , Italy.
This painting came to mind today, it’s of an old friend who has a birthday tomorrow. Painted after we met up for some lunch in the Piazza Santa Croce in Florence, while painting there in 1994. I had an extraordinary …