First fire; October is astern, an unusually mild dry sunny October during which I’ve taken as much advantage of the good light as possible for painting.
My days used to be ruled by the tides and wind.
Now it’s sunlight and warmth I keep a weather eye on.
My training at sea helps with reading the moods of the sky.
November made it’s presence felt with the first cold night of the season.
It’s not yet worth turning on the central heating, yet, but it is a pleasure to feel and see this cherry log fire.
Diary
Vintage 2017
What you think of this year’s harvest and vintage?
Some European vigneron are saying that 2017 has been a really bizarre year.
The harvests are home.
A rare visitor
Anyone know what this creature is; or what it turns into? I noticed it ‘galloping’ past my studio recently… I hastened it on its way.
Autumn, Entree de Mere
Literal leap into the unknown, I particularly wanted to paint a morning mist; I almost missed it. ‘Into autumn’, mellow season of mists, harvests from vines, measuring 50 x 40 cms (20” x 16”), oils, available, £900. I painted this scene of Saint-Brice on location as it happened, what I’m referring to is mentioned on … Read more
Studio space
The Brittany studio of a determined painter, works well in fine weather… spacious, high ceiling You may notice, this studio is quite climate change sensitive, could be drafty, and cold, a problem come the equinoxial gales and winter…
‘Vines and Pines’
New painting: If you love vines and pines, the warmth and tranquility of a typical late summer, appreciate the best, then this painting, modestly priced, is for you. Painting By Gordon Frickers, fine art, 38 x 46 cm (15″ x 18″), Oils, available, £1200. Contact Us T: + 44 (0)1865 52 2435 Mobile 00 33 (0) 6 10 66 … Read more
Shana Tova
Shana tova, sunrise sunset, swiftly flow the years… may you, all my friends, be inscribed in the book of life for a good year. Shana tova, coucher de soleil au coucher du soleil, coule rapidement les années … que vous soyez tous amis, inscrivez-vous dans le livre de la vie pour une bonne année. The … Read more
Saint Mary’s Port, Isle of Scillies
Isle of Scillies, St Mary’s Port. Measuring 33 x 22.5 cms (13″ x 9″) each, Oils, very original, sold. Each painting, one made on the quay, the other on the opposite beach, looks into the other. A very unusual, a pair of studies made on location at St Mary Port, Isle of Scillies. These two … Read more
Doll’s House
Been painting, making a few minor improvements to the painting Linda calls “The Doll’s House”; chateau de Saurs, Gaillac. How about you, whotsup? Hot weather here, 30 C + ideal light for daubing. I have the pleasure of Linda Winter and Michael Baker visiting. Lots of artie chat, website stuff and we have made time to eat including out … Read more
Kynance Cove
Kynanace Cove, Mermaid’s Pool, a Cornish secret, few people, mostly locals know of it’s existance. In reply to a friend via facebook, I wrote “I still have it (the painting) here. If you ever get the chance, summer or winter, do visit Kynance Cove. Magnificent, awesome in a winter gale, in summer with a north … Read more