[Paintings from the Street] With Alice

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Now and then in London, I spot something that is so wrong, its right . . . unfortunately, I rarely seem to have the camera ready, or with me, to capture these rare moments . . . on this occasion I was all camera’d up, Sitting at a table, having an Avocado Wrap and OJ outside Pret a Manger in Carnaby Street.
I saw this guy who looked tough as nails, approaching quickly, powering through the crowd, walking with such purpose and determination, his muscles pumped and defined, his head set on towards a point in the distance.
I thought, excellent, a really powerful possibility here if I can get a clear shot between the arms and legs of other pedestrians.
. . . then I saw the bag and grinned . . a big paper, candy striped bag with the word Alice printed on it . . . just perfect. It changed the whole context of the scene and added a wonderful touch of humour.
The crowd parted slightly, he broke into an open space and I took a run of photographs in quick succession . . . getting this wonderful shot for a painting.
Some days things just fall nicely into place.

Solo Exhibition

This painting has been delivered to the GX Gallery, London for my solo show : 

PV, 7.30, 3rd June.

Show run: 4th June - 27th June 2011.

GX Gallery

43 Denmark Hil

London SE5 8RS

Private Viewing is at 7.30pm on the 3rd June

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