PAGE AND THOUGHT CONJUNCTION

This thought came into my head yesterday. It's deeper than it looks.

DRAWN

THE BIG DRAW asked a few months ago if they could interview me. Of course I said yes. Matilda Barratt sent me some questions and yesterday the interview was published on the Big Draw art organisation's blog.

You can see it here:

A BIG QUESTION

If you’ve reached the signpost labelled 65

or perhaps gone on to the one marked 75

or even the one marked 85

and anything between or above those numbers,

DO YOU DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ON A REGULAR BASIS:

1. Make faces at yourself in the mirror?

2. Sing in the shower or bath or anywhere at home alone or in company?

3. Dance by yourself while listening to music?

4. Caress your house plants or any plants you come across if you like them?

5. Attentively observe the facial expressions of all animals including strangers you see in public places?

If you NEVER do all or any of these things, I have a serious question for you:

TAKE OFFENSE, FOR INSTANCE

HOW DO YOU REACT IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW OFFENDS YOU?

a) Say nothing but inwardly ache and grumble, going over the incident repeatedly in your mind for hours, days, maybe years.

b) Immediately walk away silently and resolve not to see the person again.

c) Instantly express your feelings and challenge the person to explain themselves.

d) Make a sarcastic remark putting the person in their place but never say why their behaviour towards you was hurtful.

e) Notice it, feel it, forget it,

f) Write about it.

SOME RECENT PORTRAITS

Here's a small gallery of recent-ish portraits I've painted. If interested in commissioning a portrait send me a private message and I'll reply with details. I can work from photos if you're in another country.