How wonderful life is when you’re in the world Scottish Show 2022 The son of an antique

The son of an antique dealer

I needed a flight of fancy to take it to the next level

Rather than the expected gem-like miniatures this is a broad brush

I’ve always championed his work

A very different portrait to much of his public work

How wonderful life is when you’re in the world Scottish Show 2022 The son of an antiqueThe Crookleigh Chronicles I chose this short 1894 novel for the lovely italic capitals used on each of the 39 chapter headings. This delightful village romp by Silas K Hocking was the inspiration for this collection. Acrylic, coloured pencil, and ink hatching on vintage book pages & UV protective museum glass