The Marsh House by Christopher Gee I saw a painting by Essex-based artist Christopher Gee on Instagram recently. It featured an old house, with many windows, set against a dark background of trees and an inky sky. I felt as though I recognised the building. Gee’s work really appeals to me. The muted tonal palette and sophisticated naivety of his … Read More
C F Tunnicliffe: Ladybird Nature Series and ‘What to Look for in Autumn’
C F Tunnicliffe from The Ladybird Nature Series: ‘What to Look for in Autumn’ The Royal Academy in London recently hosted a small but beautifully curated exhibition of C F Tunnicliffe’s work. I made reference to it in an earlier Instagram post. I have seen some of his wonderful engravings reproduced as cards but had completely forgotten that he … Read More
Tom’s Midnight Garden
Philippa Pearce -Tom’s Midnight Garden. Detail from cover design by Peter Farmer. I have always loved reading. The books I had as a child were richly illustrated and even before I could understand the words I remember looking at the images that accompanied the stories. (Many of those ‘treasuries’ I still have and would never part with). I particularly enjoyed … Read More