Well here I am, one month into my early retirement following redundancy. I can now spend more time painting and will hopefully will be posting many new pictures and comment over the year. Over the years I have mainly painted from photos. When the weather improves I intend to get out there in the hertfordshire landscape, so if you see a scooter parked by the side of the road and a guy in field painitng, it could be me, stop by and say hello :-). I am also working on a web site www.apurdyart.co.uk. It is a great feeling to be able to focus on your passions in life and kick real work into touch !