What music I could write if I had you with me always. (Elgar) The Painting is by Fragonard and can be seen in the Wallace Collection in London (Quote below slightly amended.) A young girl, carves her initial on the bark of a tree, while observed by her pet spaniel, the symbol of her fidelity […]
For 100swallows
This time it is life size, with this sort of “look” but in bronze!
Post Script amd.
I spent that night on board, it was a very still, beautiful moon, no wind, and the tide was barely noticable; all fortunate because I had to go ashore rather a lot as the dog needed to! The result of this was my last post! Thought you should see the funny side!
Poem
Of course you only die once. If you are lucky it’s quick or happens in your sleep. If it’s you that is left, then why not dig yourself out from the deepest loneliness? Find a new life of laughter and joy; it will take time and perseverance. Better to have loved once than never loved […]
Albert Toft
Sorry, poor photo of a “Toft” in the V and A
Beware the South West
We have some of the most dangerous tidal waters in the world, some of the sharpest rocks, the most unpredictable weather and our history and shore line is littered with wrecked ships to prove it. Please stay away from Dorset, Devon and Cornwall as there is yet another hazard this year; me!
My Studio reality
This is how people imagine I spend my working time in the studio. No such luck. Just to spoil a few myths as so many ask! This delightful work is for sale see Sothebys.
New Life
I am lucky now, I have a brilliant commission. She is a mystic, Arthurian Princess in an exquisite dress. Her gaze will be a happy one, gazing into the future her head to one side. She can see the good times ahead and believes what she sees. I shall enjoy creating her passions and her […]
Cevinia
I’ve been skiing! Here firmly with my bottom on the snow! Here under the Matterhorn!
Rodin and the thick ankles
A couple of years ago I went to dinner with one of my clients. It must be said that it was a fascinating evening and filled with happy memories, one of which I must share with you. I had just visited the Rodin Exhibition in the Royal Academy in London and noticed yet again that […]
