Joel and Marie These Linquette suggested “why don’t you paint the famous French wine villages”?
I quickly realised the most suitable region to make a start was Bordeaux, and of course it was necessary to repeatedly visit the region, meet interesting people and of course, sample the produce. Pomerol, baby vines, available
Looking beyond my immediate concerns, it was suggested the paintings form a core for an exhibition or more together with products of the region; Paris, London, New York, Monaco were mentioned. Thus we have an opportunity for an exhibition manager and for sponsors.
“There be dragons” For St George & England ! St George’s Church, Great Bromley, Essex, needs new roof, please help raise funds: contact Chairman Fred H. Nicholls, or me (Gordon Frickers). This graphite drawing measures approximately 36 x 25 cms (14” x 10”). I’m happy to donate the original sketch to the church fund or … Read more
Calling all pirates, gentlemen, gentlewomen, for Maiden Rescue, who is a gallant, who will refuse to help maidens & mermaids when they cry for our help? Maiden Rescue. If you like the attached, by all means share, forward this poster. Together, let us help make this event a sell out and huge success. The more … Read more
Sunrise, to become a gift for a lady born on the 5 th August. A semi abstract painting produced ‘plien aire’ by Gordon Frickers, measuring 40 x 50 cms (15¾” x 19¾”), oils. How would the colours, tones, form and composition reveal themselves? “How long does it take to make a painting?” … Read more
More to it than you might at first think. Page updated new images and revised texts.
Château de Saurs, 17.05.17
This beautiful painting, produced partly on location was much acclaimed by the Gaillac historian and author Alaine Sorreano, mentioned more times than any of the other paintings in the collection when he introduced an inaugural showing of this collection at the Maison Culturale, Ville de Gaillac.
This elegant new painting in oils on canvas measures would make a worthy addition of any collection, private or public.
May day, the first roses in my garden and happy memories of May Day’s long gone; on Hayes Common with my Mother, watching the fete, people dancing round an ornate May Pole (very ancient tradition…) of Padstow May Day and the ‘Obby ‘Orse dancers… also an ancient tradition… Wishing you a beautiful, scented, memorable day … Read more
