I have framed and entered one of the sketches for the NSA Spring Exhibition and it can be seen in 'Portraits'.

Following on from this successful London show I am now in discussion with the organizers to be part of a possible touring exhibition that's yet to be decided but also contribute to the permanent exhibition  'The British Music Experience'  at the O2 Arena in London.

As yet, painting format has yet to be decided upon.  It's early days and will keep you posted!

There were just two paintings to feature in the exhibition, Kate Bush by myself and Barbara Streisand by Sally Munton both to be auctioned for the charity Breakthrough (for breast cancer).

‘I wanted an idea that would be totally different from the usual  standard portrait so I came up with the concept of three canvas’s, the main canvas in the middle being Kate Bush’s face. I always remember seeing her in videos swaying and waving her arms around, pulling her hands across her face. Hence the two other canvas’s top and bottom. I thought that if I did her full body it would loose the impact and so decided to just paint the hands which we remember her for.’

The exhibition ran from 7 March - 1 April.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2030222/Would-pose-nude-portrait-I-did-45--unexpectedly-liberating-experience-life.html

Had two said friends come up from London to view and take their commissions and they were delighted with them. I think it was a total surprise to them the way I had tackled the subject in hand.

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