Jon’s Flea Circus by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA

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Just brilliant Dianna. Great character depiction and beautfully caught. Good work..love it.

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 19 Jan 15:24:04

A fine piece of work Diana caught the character beautifully, excellent.

Posted by dennis roberts on Fri 19 Jan 15:27:29

It works beautifully Diana, every bit of it.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Fri 19 Jan 16:13:29

Your talent for art is amazing, regardless of the subject matter, you always make such a wonderful painting. I find it difficult to come up with any new comment that has not been said before. can I repeat myself and say once again you have surpassed yourself. what a lovely and unforgettable character WELL DONE DIANA

Posted by Tao Barry on Fri 19 Jan 16:35:42

Fab watercolour Diana :)

Posted by Louise Naimian on Fri 19 Jan 17:37:06

Lovely work, full of character. Works so well.

Posted by andre mulard on Fri 19 Jan 18:23:02

He looks so happy and enthusiastic, he obviously loves his vocation. Diana. Wonderful handling of the medium.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 19 Jan 18:42:15

Amazing Diana....so well done!

Posted by Sylvia Pawson on Fri 19 Jan 18:49:14

Fabulous work Diana, he looks quite a character.

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Fri 19 Jan 19:31:25

Great painting Diana

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Fri 19 Jan 20:10:55

Looks a magnetic personality Diana, wonderful monochrome painting.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 19 Jan 20:19:23

What a great study Diana, he's an "everyman".

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 19 Jan 20:25:38

Great painting, Diana

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Fri 19 Jan 20:27:16

Thank you Jim, my daughter got married a year ago and all the showmen,circus friends came to give performance at the reception. Thanks Dennis, he is 70 today but no sign of slowing down. He has a collection of other side shows too. Thank you John . I can see a few areas which need a bit of work but I’ll sort them today. Thank you Tao. I’m looking forward to making a start on a subject that I’ve chosen now. Paintings always turn out best when I feel excited at the start. Thank you Louise. It’s not one of my best but such a short time to do it. Thank you Andre. . It’s good to know that the character is evident Thank you Fiona. He certainly is passionate about his work. He and my son in law have a variety of workshops and shows. Thank you Sylvia, Margaret and Dennis. He is wonderful with much little granddaughter too. She gets constant shows and theatre experiences.

Posted by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA on Sat 20 Jan 07:49:31

Thank you Carole. I do love monochrome,and yes, I think it suits the subject. Thank you Marjorie,he’s a true showman Thank you Maureen. It’s a bit rough and ready but looks like him

Posted by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA on Sat 20 Jan 07:51:14

Brilliant Diana, I can almost hear his pitch you have captured the character so well.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Sat 20 Jan 10:34:24

Lovely tonal work, full of life and spontaneity. A super piece, Diana!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sat 20 Jan 11:17:22

Excellent.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sat 20 Jan 15:41:33

Thank you Gudrun, Seok and Barry. I’m pleased that his character is evident.

Posted by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA on Sun 21 Jan 08:14:15

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20/01/2018

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Half imperial watercolour on rough paper. This is Jon. He s a showman and here he is inviting people to come and see his show. I remember loving the flea circus at Hull Fair when I was a small and not so small child.

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Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA

Jut before retiring from teaching , I returned to painting after a 40 year gap. I did O level then half an A level in art ,followed by a bit of oil painting ,printing and ceramics as part of a primary teaching course but hadn’t touched it since. I was bought a sketch book and pencils while on…

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