by Jimbob | Dec 21, 2025 | Traditional
I can’t recall how many years ago I became aware of a little grave in the well manicured grounds of a beautiful village church in Thornton Hough, that small model village once acquired by William Lever in the late 1800’s in South Wirral. This small plot, at the head...
by Jimbob | Nov 3, 2025 | Traditional
Just a wee note to say that the WSA 2025 Exhibition has finished and the votes for the People’s Choice Award are in and have been counted. And….I came first! Yay!!! I rarely sell much work, never mind winning 1st prize in something, so forgive me if I’m a little...
by Jimbob | Oct 8, 2025 | Traditional
At last, here she is, a painting I started on back in January 2021 and put the last touches to early August this year (2025). ’She’ is one Sabrina Spellman (played by Kiernan Shipka) from The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a Netflix series based on the Archie series...
by Jimbob | Oct 3, 2025 | Traditional
Quick post to say I have 5 pics on show at the Wirral Society of Arts 2025 Exhibition at Mayer Hall, Bebington that runs from October 4th – 26th. The 5 pics are: Elizabeth Fraser Blacksocks & Daisies Asleep Girl and Her Horse Merida They’re all originals and...
by Jimbob | May 19, 2025 | Traditional
As promised, my portrait of Cocteau Twins singer Elizabeth Fraser done in pencil & chalk. I feel this could be better in someway and maybe if I had more confidence I’d use a black pen to darken the darkest areas, but I’ve just left it where it is. I’m guessing the...
by Jimbob | Aug 14, 2024 | Traditional
Just adding in a few of my recent works I’ve done while still working on the oil painting I mentioned in my first Journal post. First up is a portrait of David Sylvian (singer of Japan) done in pencil and chalk for a good friend of mine for her birthday last...
