the life and times of a house in the country
With over 350 lots on offer the auction was bound to be busy. As well as the head of St Vitalis there were plenty of other items on offer. Paintings, furniture,jewelry, china, books, rugs, elephants feet amongst other household and garden items. Not forgetting a statue of Hitler from the 1940s which did not get [...]
As many of you will have heard there is an auction taking place here over the weekend. Auctioneer Damien Matthews is holding the auction of over 350 lots. The items include: antique furniture, antique & old master paintings, silver, jewelry, china, books, rugs, garden statuary. Not forgetting the now infamous head of Saint Vitalis of [...]
Well we think it is fair to say that the Super 8mm party was a success! The weather held which was a bonus, considering it was meant to be raining. Younger members at the party took advantage and played football with some of the more energetic mature party goers. Big thanks to Dennis Kenny for [...]
The good weather has kept us away from our computer screens recently but we have been busy with another much bigger screen. Next weekend were having a Super 8mm film evening. We have the space in the dining room to show the films but no cinema screen. Sure we could have hung a white sheet [...]
Every Easter there is a tradition of an Easter Egg hunt. This year the younger members of the extended family took baskets and went to find the booty that was hidden. Were happy to report that everything was found and every child found at least their weight in chocolates and sweets.
I got a two more sittings Richard Portrait. One hour each. I have been working on some illustrations so not so much time for the portraits at the moment.
This time of year the Nanny always floods.. so we get a change of scene.. I looks very mysterious when the fog comes in over it. Also in the evening if you have a clear night. Here are some pictures of the changing weather from the front of the house. The mist has yet to [...]
The Snowdrops are beginning to show themselves now. They are not fully out yet but it looks like it will be a good year for them.
Here are two portraits I am working on at the moment. Sophie sat for about 3 and a half hours and my son Richard was home sick from school so he got painted. Planning to do more work on both.
Artiest in residence Sadhbh McElveen (no we don’t really have an “Artiest in residence” title) gives her perspective of the life of a working artiest. Most of my time spent in Annesbrook should be spent in the studio. Not being quite as disciplined as I should be, this dose not always happen. I have not [...]
