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This morning I made some prints for Christmas presents, before visiting Margery and Paul at:
This ever popular exhibition did not disappoint in its array of art works in different media, reasonably enough priced to make for good, unpressurised Christmas shopping.
Margery’s own charming clown cushion makes a good start.
Lucille Scott’s snails would decorate any garden.
There is much good jewelry on a par with these necklaces.
Deborah Richards’s ceramic sculptures are a highlight.
I liked Ruth Facey’s wire pictures.
Rita Rouw’s Lounge Lady, reflecting the note of humour in the exhibition, has an air of Beryl Cook.
The cock and cats at the top of the stairs seems a happy juxtapostion.
On the way up are a row of Josephine Sumner’s colourful linocuts,
opposite which are strings of fish.
The contents of this shelf in the kitchen may or may not be for sale. Whether or not, they are examples of the objects around this home that display the best part of a century’s fascination with all forms of creativity.
There is still another week in which to visit the show.
We spent that afternoon with Elizabeth and Mum in turn at their respective homes in West End.
way home we noticed that a number of the small towns, like Lyndhurst, have switched on their Christmas lights.
There was enough of yesterday’s Indian takeaway for, with the addition of onion bahjis, second helpings this evening. Jackie drank Hoegaarden, and I finished the madiran.
Nice show. The collie is fantastic, but the wolves get my vote.
Ginene
Thanks a lot, Ginene. They are stunning
It looks like a great show. Too bad I’m too far away to visit. 🙂
Many thanks, Merril. It is a good one
I do enjoy a good art and craft fair. I would probably have left with a number of pieces based on what you have shown!
Thanks very much, Pauline. We did
What terrific gifts! The pillow is great and it looks so real. Thanks for sharing, Derrick!
Thanks a lot, Jill
I want those snails! What a gorgeous show. Put me right in the Christmas-shopping spirit.
Many thanks, Susanne
What fun!
Thanks, Leslie
Love those snails.
Thanks, Brian
Wow, wish I could drop into this! The flyer says Margery is 90!!!! I hope I can be as creative if I live that long.
Thanks, Lisa. She is quite amazing
Very nice!
Thank you, Lynn
They make such a fuss about modern art in the London galleries and quite frankly, none of it is as good as the creations you have here.
Very many thanks, John
There is an indescribable charm to the Christmas season in the UK
Very many thanks, Sylvie
A lovely xmas-show! Thanks Derrick, I enjoyed viewing the beautiful art. 🙂
Many thanks, Terry
A wonderful variety.
Thank you, Brenda
I like the string of fish best!
Thanks a lot, Eliza. Jackie did, too
It looks like a fantastic show, and it’s interesting to see the different things that people like – I liked the Josephine Sumner lino cuts (though when I looked them up on the web I decided I might have to limit myself to a greetings card.)
That is a problem with the paintings; but many smaller objects did make affordable presents. Many thanks, Quercus.
Have always liked the woodcut/linocut style.
Her smallest prints were £60 framed. That’s a bit smaller than the monkey you photographed.
Thanks for that clarification, Paul
Interesting stuff. The collie is great, but I’ll bet it’s difficult to clean. I think my favorite is the red-tailed monkey. I’d be happy to stick that on my wall. 🙂
Thanks a lot, Bun
I so enjoy this show. Thank you for sharing, Derrick. 🙂
Thanks very much, Amy
Hi Derrick, have just found your blog, helped by Paul from The First! I haven’t been able to visit the show so am delighted to see your selection of works. My wire drawings are a new development for me so thanks for the mention! 🙂
Thank you, Ruth. We liked your work