Top: First drawing from 2018.
Below: “And Then the Jolly Fisherman Was Not So Jolly”, due to plastic pollution. Oils on canvas, 46cm x 56cm.
In reality Skegness is a very well maintained resort and, as is apparent from my blog, a place I have much enjoyed on day-trips. No derogatory implications are intended when using the resort's famous mascot as a setting for imagined plastic pollution.
All text, pros, poetry, photos & artwork, copyright Ian Gordon Craig.
New curtains for bedroom and lounge.
Two new chairs for lounge.
New bed.
New rugs.
Re-arranged paintings through the house.
Clean and tidy.
I think I'm settling back in, reclaiming my house. Lots of things are still in boxes since my attempted house move of a couple of years ago. Lots of things I disposed of have never been replaced. (I have one office chair in the lounge to sit on). At present I paint most days. Finding it difficult, as always, but the recent sale boosted motivation. I must take care not to miss out on Summer this year, being stuck inside here.
A few days ago, I showed my neighbour my latest painting. She’s an old woman, totally content with her life of “Corrie” (a UK TV soap), brandy, and football, none of which I could begin to hold a conversation about, but we manage. She’s always easily impressed with my paintings, pleased I show them to her, and this particular time was no exception. However, as I was walking away, she said “What are you going to do with it now?”
THAT is what I call a reality check.
All text, pros, poetry, photos & artwork, copyright Ian Gordon Craig.
