The Landscape Art of Gordon Frickers
Haggadah.
This damaged book was given me recently by a French friend who thought it might interest me.
This is ‘The Ashkenazi Haggadah’, including a copy of a manuscript of the mid – 15 th century from the collection of The British Library.
Moonset Bretagne, 1 st February 2018 the art of photography, some impressions.
This is a rare phenomena, a “Super Blue Blood Moon”.
January is on the ebb, can’t say I’m sorry about that although one should never wish one’s life away, we are only sure we get one chance at living. Signs of Spring in my garden, not as lovely as Chris Fagg‘s garden, mine is more a ‘wilderness’. The weather over the past few days has … Read more
I’ve been reminded by an acquaintance, aged about 5 with paint I found in my parents garage, I painted in a very ‘experimental’ style, my parents garage and door rather well I thought. Told in very certain terms not to do that again, next I literally painted my friend Patrick Crawley. Again, I was discouraged … Read more
these people know how to make a quality life,
of revisiting on foot some places that bring back happy memories of times shared with good friends who visited,
Stev Mitchell, my son, Linda Winter & Michael, Edwin Morton & Sue, Edwina Harrison & Rob to name but a few…
Tomorrow I’m heading for Gaillac and Albi Tarn, a few chores to do and I hope catch up with some good friends. I’ve given this Gaillac painting a major reworking, changes to colours tones and most noticeable, textures. You can discover the changes via page https://artfrickers.com/s-w-france/gaillac/. Just scroll down and click on the hyperlink under the photo … Read more
Château Clément Termes, detailed revision, ‘done it’, that last elusive 3 % of effort. This charming painting so typical of South West France, measures 38 x 46 cm (15″ x 18″), oils, is available, If you love vines and pines, typical calm, late summers afternoons, then this painting, modestly priced, is a worthy addition to … Read more
As autumn ebbs away yesterdays sharp fall of the barometer (1031 to 978) and a brisk strong gale from the WNW had the oaks dancing and throwing their leaves in the air. This morning after a sharp frost and gloriously sunny sunrise the garden and patio are decorated as if after a marriage of Autumn … Read more
Ekk, I’ve been framed!
The latest delivery to my studio, of frames.
Each frame was hand made for the painting it will embrace.
For example one will contain a new painting, forming on my easel right now of Sunset over Saint Emilion, another is destined for the newly completed “Surprise ! Hermione“.
Each frame has been made to my individual order and specification; intended to enhance any room and the value of the painting; someone is going to be lucky !