When I was at school in the 1960s and 70s, there were those who could spell, and those who could not. Those whose lack of ability was...

I was recently sent a family photo that unfortunately brought flooding back some memories of a traumatic period in my life. The era was...

First of all, today's post is the 'weighty eighty' – the eightieth post in this column since its inception twenty months ago. For this...

As some of you know, I consider the Languedoc in Southern France to be my spiritual home. The Languedoc is, for me, about primeval...

Some of you know that I have not been in a good 'headspace' recently. I have a few issues going on at present, in addition to a physical...

The death has recently been announced of the French painter Françoise Gilot, at the age of 101. Françoise Gilot STILL LIFE WITH FLOWERS...

The name 'Picasso' is on the lips of anyone invited to name a famous artist. He has even become the subject of a thousands-fold...

A piece of writing which I much admire is the collection of essays, MUSICAL THOUGHTS AND AFTERTHOUGHTS, by the great pianist Alfred...

Ok, I'm biased. I am an abstract artist. I do a little figurative work – I used to do a lot more – sensual nude studies, mainly to...

You'll not be surprised to learn that one of my favourite haunts is the Tate Modern on Bankside in London. With so many incredible...