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With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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I've read in one set of fleeting headlines that Ken Howard has died - am hoping this isn't true; if it is, it represents the loss of one of our finest artists.  

Alan Bickley

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I do hope not Robert, he’s one of my favourite artists! It would represent a great loss but I’ve looked at the news headlines and haven’t picked any confirmation up as yet!

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Dawn has indeed confirmed that Ken Howard has passed away - what a great loss! I’m genuinely saddened by this news, as will be so many of us on here.

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Sad news indeed such a great talent. His work is outstanding and always a pleasure to see. 

Norrette Moore

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Oh no.  One of my late Mum's favourites too.

Alan Bickley

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I love all of Ken’s paintings, he handles light so well. But I particularly like his indoor studio paintings with models.
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Fascinating 1989 article on painting the figure by Ken here https://www.painters-online.co.uk/tips-techniques/figures/articles/painting-the-figure-a-personal-approach-by-ken-howard/

Alan Bickley

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Thanks Dawn, a really enlightening article!

Denise Cat

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How very sad, when we discussed him recently, I found his studio paintings superb, the detailing in them, the window light, just beautiful. A real talent.

Alan Bickley

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I’ve just heard that Fred Cuming RA died earlier this year, 11 June -  another fabulous artist and a great loss to the art world!

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Tessa Gwynne

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I was unaware that we had lost these two wonderful artists this year, very sad. I remember the discussion of Ken Howard’s work recently and his great studio paintings with that lovely big window giving such an impact.  I just had a look at Fred Coming’s website and there is a lovely 10 minute film made by the RA a few years ago in which he describes how he was given his first small set of oils as a youngster, and his thoughts about painting more recently. It’s very thoughtful and atmospheric and well worth a look.  www.fredcuming.com

Alan Bickley

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Yes Tessa, it was myself who introduced Ken, a great loss indeed. I’ll have a look at that Fred Cuming film shortly, we’ve lost two of my favourite artists!
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