On display to all, Letterbox Art allows a fascinating insight into people’s lives. Not only the styles of letterboxes but how people create art inspired by them
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Today is supposed to a stained glass painting. I naturally thought of a window but I had trouble finding one, although it may have been that part of me didn’t want to. Part of the issue is there are surprisingly few in North Buckinghamshire. Lots of Churches but most have plain glass windows. Then there’s
When a sky inspires a Stained Glass painting. Read More »
Is Doorstep Art a thing? If not, it should be. One thing I’m finding with this painting challenge. There’s no shortage of subject material in most categories. I’ve struggled with a few but, by and large, it’s being spoilt for choice that’s been the issue, rather than a lack of choice. That simulataneously makes everything
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Crenellations feature in the 25th of the Architecture paintings making the 4950 Paintings challenge
4950 painting Challenge Halfway Point! Read More »
Here’s a familiar sign, if you know the street. but where is it? Somewhere in Buckingham, naturally. The 4950 paintings are all of features in Buckingham and surrounding villages. This one you can find on Google Maps I’ve tried not to make it too easy for you though, where’s the fun in that? The painting
Recognise this Shop Sign in Buckingham? Read More »
Gardens and you’ll come across a curious structure, a Temple with an alcove that’s all decorated with pebbles. I was going to play a guessing game again. You know where it is, but the title sort of gives it away, doesn’t it.
23 Pebble Alcove – Painting Stowe’s curious Temple Read More »
Today’s architectural feature is a Bolt. The original image took me a while to find. I had my list of intended painting subjects and this one, Bolt, was particularly hard to find, which surprised me. Bolts are common place aren’t they? The trouble is, they tend to be on the inside and I wanted the
Wandering around Buckingham, most people don’t notice this spiral staircase. They’re not in a prominant location, but hidden around the back of a local landmark. Look carefully next time you walk around Buckingham and you’ll see them. You have to look carefully to find the Spiral Steps inspiration for painting number 21 of the 4950
Where in Buckingham is this Spiral staircase hidden? Read More »
These are my choice for each month in 2018. Looking back on 2018 these are my choice of the best Art of 2018. Some of them will be familiar, others I’m sharing for the first time. It’s curious how I have some months where there are several to choose from. Yet others I struggle to
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