tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post3274564114929517994..comments2023-12-30T19:34:10.283+00:00Comments on Older Mum (In A Muddle): The ViewingOlder Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-51360820938654659682014-05-14T10:11:18.644+01:002014-05-14T10:11:18.644+01:00I really hope he gets the recognition too and this...I really hope he gets the recognition too and this exhibition sends lots of commissions his way; I would love to see him become a full time artist. And Floella, it was hard to believe how youthful she looked - no wrinkles or lines, non what so ever. X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-7659075049727167302014-05-14T10:08:05.106+01:002014-05-14T10:08:05.106+01:00He really is very talented. He studied at Glasgow ...He really is very talented. He studied at Glasgow School Art - A BA in Bachelor of Fine Art, and has been living in Glasgow ever since. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-57107054656228849492014-05-14T10:05:55.794+01:002014-05-14T10:05:55.794+01:00He really does have a super talent.He really does have a super talent.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-41557743420050419672014-05-14T10:04:06.002+01:002014-05-14T10:04:06.002+01:00Great isn't it? And at last, he is starting to...Great isn't it? And at last, he is starting to receive some recognition for all his efforts.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-45309329686734773592014-05-14T10:00:46.958+01:002014-05-14T10:00:46.958+01:00Isn't it just? He's a very talented artist...Isn't it just? He's a very talented artist indeed, and I couldn't believe they were charging for the drinks, very very cheeky given that it was a private viewing. I think that was a first for a rendition of a radiator! XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-23608304899077366882014-05-14T09:58:06.286+01:002014-05-14T09:58:06.286+01:00I was totally WOWED by it too, and we are all very...I was totally WOWED by it too, and we are all very proud of him - just hope this pushes him further forwards now. XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-70977348182705443802014-05-14T09:54:07.282+01:002014-05-14T09:54:07.282+01:00Thank you very much lovely! It is really amazing, ...Thank you very much lovely! It is really amazing, and I think it did take him a long time to do it.... no idea how he actually does it though! X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-978961082778093382014-05-14T09:53:16.602+01:002014-05-14T09:53:16.602+01:00Hard to believe isn't it?. Yes, we are all ver...Hard to believe isn't it?. Yes, we are all very proud. I try to get to galleries when I can but that isn't very often. Glad you liked my post!Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-44379103615986257682014-05-14T09:51:58.516+01:002014-05-14T09:51:58.516+01:00Thank you very much:o).... and you are very right...Thank you very much:o).... and you are very right, when you look close-up, you can see that it is drawn - a very clever illusion. XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-6351801670700384102014-05-14T07:53:55.847+01:002014-05-14T07:53:55.847+01:00I'm blown away by the portrait, it's amazi...I'm blown away by the portrait, it's amazing, truly amazing - really hope your brother gets the recognition he deserves. I'm sure he's incredibly proud of you too, what a talented family! Love your take on the private viewing, and agree about Floella - saw her singing at a gig a while back and she looked fabulous. How can she be 64? xJumble Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178572046978666630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-77765006295708396532014-05-14T03:21:47.092+01:002014-05-14T03:21:47.092+01:00Speechless! Amazing talent. Did he go to Art schoo...Speechless! Amazing talent. Did he go to Art school? (I'm Canadian, did he study anywhere?) Susan Colemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927510141588044564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-52142194862720814112014-05-13T21:12:31.355+01:002014-05-13T21:12:31.355+01:00that is an outrageous talent that your brother has...that is an outrageous talent that your brother has, absolutely amazing HPMcQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984329745060531993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-28281694568546214272014-05-13T20:15:51.791+01:002014-05-13T20:15:51.791+01:00Wow, that is amazing. What a wonderful talent to h...Wow, that is amazing. What a wonderful talent to have! I'm so glad he is being recognised.Cat (Yellow Days)http://www.catsyellowdays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-71549355422114361892014-05-13T19:19:12.378+01:002014-05-13T19:19:12.378+01:00He is very gifted. It's a wonderful piece.He is very gifted. It's a wonderful piece.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-16598834085717491262014-05-13T19:18:38.817+01:002014-05-13T19:18:38.817+01:00This is his portrait! :o)This is his portrait! :o)Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-20375892302680407982014-05-13T18:32:21.073+01:002014-05-13T18:32:21.073+01:00Thank you you very much, glad you were there too. ...Thank you you very much, glad you were there too. And yeah, my brother is pretty good at drawing.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-54715265823893065982014-05-13T18:29:52.387+01:002014-05-13T18:29:52.387+01:00You made me laugh.... no, it isn't a photograp...You made me laugh.... no, it isn't a photograph :o). And no, I'm not kidding I'm afraid. Thank you very much, glad you were there too! Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-20941018322130144792014-05-13T18:25:40.131+01:002014-05-13T18:25:40.131+01:00Thank you very much lovely. It's a great portr...Thank you very much lovely. It's a great portrait isn't it? X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-59476863868017459182014-05-13T18:17:50.638+01:002014-05-13T18:17:50.638+01:00Says you Mrs totally talented photograph lady and ...Says you Mrs totally talented photograph lady and all round blogging behemoth! Yes, he's drawing Begbie next - hope he's not pished! I don't go to galleries that often either, but I do like the Tate Modern when I can. X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-53591882083002391472014-05-13T14:33:34.945+01:002014-05-13T14:33:34.945+01:00Yes, I'm afraid it is. It's very good isn&...Yes, I'm afraid it is. It's very good isn't it?. Wow, wow, and WOW indeed.Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-16308151936616430872014-05-13T14:31:29.371+01:002014-05-13T14:31:29.371+01:00Thank you very much! I couldn't believe it whe...Thank you very much! I couldn't believe it when I first saw his portrait, I had to double take over and over again! X Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-46992534354598530152014-05-13T14:24:25.465+01:002014-05-13T14:24:25.465+01:00I hope he ends up doing really well... good luck i...I hope he ends up doing really well... good luck indeed! When you look up really close at the piece - you can just about tell its pencil, but then you go cross-eyed :o). XOlder Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-48223076419228784342014-05-13T14:21:56.709+01:002014-05-13T14:21:56.709+01:00That was my first reaction when I first saw it, I ...That was my first reaction when I first saw it, I thought it was a photograph too. He is very talented isn't he? So are you a closet artist then? And thank you very much. Older Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923339244117157344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-80173063872499191392014-05-13T14:12:21.796+01:002014-05-13T14:12:21.796+01:00What an amazing talent your brother has! So beauti...What an amazing talent your brother has! So beautiful! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886095836279480469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269818854687226287.post-8271386137702280072014-05-13T12:22:43.962+01:002014-05-13T12:22:43.962+01:00That portrait is stunning! Your brother is so tale...That portrait is stunning! Your brother is so talented. Just like his big sis. Loved this piece. So much love in it too, for your family - your own and your siblings. Funny how your family means two different groups once you have your own children. Outrageous, charging for prosecco! "Who paints radiators?" - ha ha! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05101400922915784452noreply@blogger.com