Last year was a very difficult year and I feel very pleased that we are on the way out of what has been an unbelievable year. Last year the solo show was, understandably, cancelled. To say I was disappointed was an understatement I think was in more of a shock, as the 2 years work just went to nothing — that’s how it felt.
It was a surreal experience to prepare for a solo show and it be cancelled, that had never happened before. Like everyone, it was about a new way of working and a new way of thinking about how to create and getting your paintings in front of people. As the year progressed Denise (who's run the Castle Gallery for over 20yrs) said "let's aim for 2021 in the June", I remember at the time in March of last year thinking "Oh my god that is ages away!". But as the months rolled on I relished the blessing of lockdown and that it enabled me to work (almost) every waking hour.
I worked harder than I ever had in my 25+yr career. I think it was almost like someone had said you have as much time as possible to do the work. In between homeschooling and work I managed, like everyone, just !
The result was the show that has currently just happened at the Castle Gallery has been an incredible success . The best solo show I have ever had, sales exceeded all expectations and the people's response to the work was the stuff of dreams. Thank you — buyer or browser, you made it special.
The work now will remain at the Castle Gallery for the foreseeable future and there are a few pieces left. Please visit the Gallery website to view/purchase and they will happily send worldwide.
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Thanks again for all your lovely kind words and also for supporting me throughout.
Stay happy, healthy and creative.
