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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Welcome to this weeks inspiration from artists , the featuring artists this  week are  Jonathan Wolstenholme and Evind Earl. Jenny will open with her introduction to Jonathan Wolstenholme and on Wednesday Lewis will introduce his chosen artist Evind Earl . I hope you have a good week and enjoy the artwork chosen. 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, NAPA

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I will come back with an Anne Toms post, when my current round of depression has spent itself.  Just makes it worse if I have to force the pace.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Just let me know when your feeling better and ready to do the intro Robert . 

Jenny Harris

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Jonathan Wolstenholme is a British artist and illustrator who was born in London in 1950.  He studied at Croydon Art College and is best known for his detailed works which derive from his love of old books and an appreciation of surrealism.  He is fascinated by the world of antiquarian books and paraphernalia from a bygone age when craftsmanship was highly prized.  He paints beautifully detailed watercolour still lifes of books in his own distinctive style of quirky humour. As an illustrator he has worked for all the major magazines and newspapers and has been commissioned by the German publisher Haffmann to illustrate the Diary of Samuel Pepys, Alice in Wonderland and Grimms Fairy Tales. Most of the following are approx 12.5” x 19.5”.

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Tessa Gwynne

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Brilliant, very original/unique, definitely odd! I like them Jenny. Wasn’t aware of him but will look further.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thanks for the introduction Jenny a artist I’ve not known before, love his quirky artwork it’s beautifully done. I could have chosen a lot more . 
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Lucian Hodoboc

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I like these a lot. How did he achieve the text effect on the pages? How large are the works?
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Lewis Cooper

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A fantastic artist, whose work is jammed full of interest.  His technique is great, I love the weathered look of some of the books.  I particularly like the books playing chess, and the fact that we can see one of the books is about chess moves.  The painting imediately below that of the illustrated book, with illustrations on the wall...stunning.  Whilst I appreciate most forms of art, it's the odd-ball, quirky, idiosyncratic artists like this that really spark my interest.  I was aware of this artist, and it's great to see his work again.

Sylvia Evans

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Gobsmackingly amazing....just superb.
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Marjorie Firth

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Somehow very Lewis Carroll - and Dali.

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Russell Edwards

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Wow, amazing artist. I hadn't heard of him so thank you Jenny for showcasing his work.

Jenny Harris

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A few more of his quirky watercolours (other than books).

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