Rehearsal
This painting was commissioned by the Royal Air Force Club as part of a series of paintings for their dining-room that overlooks Green Park, London. For research I spent two days with the Band of the RAF College at Cranwell, sketching and photographing them. The flutist in this painting is wearing her service maternity uniform and a few days after I took her photograph during this rehearsal, she started her maternity leave and gave birth to twin girls. She has since returned to work.
About the Artist
Tim O'Brien
I am a full-time artist, author and tutor. During my 39-year art career I have enjoyed working with a broad range of clients and subject matter (Landscapes, architecture, animals to transport - ships, cars and aerospace), having started out as a Commercial Artist in the world of advertising &…
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