Ghost Writer by Julie Ann Maguire

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I was trained on typewriters like that - they were quite an aid to the creative process which you illustrate, because, like a pen, they came between writer and paper, breaking up the easy flow of thought which, on a word processor, can flow too glibly and wordily. As I've probably just proved.

Posted by Robert Jones, Napa on Sun 12 Jul 15:30:37

I like the aerial viewpoint (and Robert's comments!)

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 12 Jul 16:26:31

Lovely painting and i love the Ghost Writer concept. I too trained to type on a manual typeweiter, and often wonder how much tipex I would use to write a letter on one these days. I do love this painting.

Posted by Lynda Chinery on Sun 12 Jul 16:28:43

Very atmospheric - it feels as if the writer has just left or is about to arrive…..

Posted by John Kinsella on Sun 12 Jul 17:13:29

A well painted and thought out composition

Posted by Chris Scott on Mon 13 Jul 05:46:11

I agree with everyone, lovely work

Posted by Petra Palmeri on Mon 13 Jul 07:35:19

The composition absolutely caught my eye. Extremely clever and well executed.

Posted by Gerry Mellor on Tue 14 Jul 20:37:09

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12/07/2026

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“Ghost Writer” evokes the quiet presence of creativity in absence. A vintage typewriter sits untouched, surrounded by the textures of a lived-in workspace—wood, fabric, and light. Through colour pencil detail and nostalgic composition, the piece explores themes of memory, authorship, and the unseen forces that shape our stories. It is a tribute to the enduring spirit of inspiration that lingers long after the writer has gone.

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Price: 220.00

Picture Size: Framed 56cm x 45cm

About the Artist

Julie Ann Maguire

I have been drawing since my late teens and never had the opportunity or income to follow a traditional academic art route, so attending a local art college was never an option. Instead I became a “long-term” student of London Art College, a vocational route which began for me in 2006. Mostly…

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