I live in the UK and like painting water colour pictures as an amateur artist.
I was brought up in Melton Mowbray, In my employment years I worked in Melton, Nottingham, Manchester and Wrexham. Now retired I now live in Oxfordshire.
I met my wife in Manchester and we have two sons and six grandchildren.
Most often I take a photo and then sketch from that before painting. If I have time I will make a quick painting outside but photograph the scene as well so that when I get home I can make a proper job.
I attended a U3A art group in Swindon twice a month which inspired me to keep trying. Alas a brush with cancer and a move to a new village I have let my membership of U3A lapse.
I hope to pick up painting now the move has been settled.