Piping hot Christmas wishes to the POL team and my POL friends!

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Super painting Kim and what an interesting, if true, story! Best wishes for a good Christmas.

Posted by Louise Naimian on Wed 18 Dec 21:11:33

Gorgeous watercolour painting Kim as always from you and a super potted history of the man which if true is miraculous of course, you have captured him beautifully

Posted by Ros Patterson on Wed 18 Dec 21:43:51

A very interesting story and a fabulous watercolour portrait of the man behind the story. Seasons Greetings to you too Kim.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Wed 18 Dec 22:20:06

Yet another super watercolour figure study. I also enjoy your narratives that go with them. I look forward to viewing many more in 2014, all the best.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 18 Dec 23:15:05

Interesting story and a lovely painting in gorgeous colours Kim. Have a great Christmas and wonderful New Year. X

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 19 Dec 08:54:02

You've set the bar high now for Christmas post! Full of interest and lovely use of watercolour as usual! Have a Happy Christmas and all the best for 2104.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 19 Dec 09:10:58

Thanks for your encouragement and superb postings over the past year - all the very best, Michael

Posted by Michael Edwards on Thu 19 Dec 09:52:25

Another super watercolour Kim. Great use of the lost and found technique. All the best for 2014, Robert

Posted by Robert Furniss on Thu 19 Dec 12:34:55

Wonderful painting - painted with your usual flair and skill. Such an interesting and tragic story,too. All good wishes to you for a happy Christmas. I would like to thank you sincerely for all the wonderful help, advice and feedback you have given me in the past year. It has definitely contributed to my learning more about this painting lark.

Posted by Thea Cable on Thu 19 Dec 14:38:25

Beautiful story with a beautiful painting. Have a lovely Christmas Kim!

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Thu 19 Dec 20:48:49

Best Wishes - a lovely explosion of colour.

Posted by Norman Smith on Fri 20 Dec 05:35:50

Great story and a lovely painting.

Posted by Debs Jones on Fri 20 Dec 08:34:12

Stunning, stunning work, Kim! I love the way the viewer's eye is drawn straight to the pipes, and your palette is just beautiful. I wish you a very merry Christmas and New Year!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Fri 20 Dec 16:11:23

Another delightful creation of spirit and charachter Kim......beautifully rendered. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 20 Dec 18:54:25

Have a wonderful christmas and thanks for all your beautiful postings and your support throughout the year.

Posted by Avril Soldani on Sat 21 Dec 08:59:06

Merry Christmas Kim! Excellent !

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Tue 24 Dec 15:17:11

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01/04/2015

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ANOTHER OLD IRISH PIPER GONE "On Sunday the 11th Pat Ward was knocked down by a motor car outside his house at Black Bull, Drogheda and succumbed to his injuries on the following Tuesday morning. He was born in Co.Meath on 17 March 1846 and for over 50 years followed the profession of ploughman, earning the respect of his employers and the affection of his neighbours. He leaves a widowed daughter and her 5 young children to mourn the loss of a devoted parent. His skill as a performer on the pipes was enhanced by his charm of manner and absence of the slightest trace of professional jealousy. He had an utterly unselfish love of the old Irish airs and delighted in imparting his knowledge to pupils who came from near and far to acquire some of his art." (Drogheda Independent, 14 April 1928) PS. Pat Ward was blind which explains perhaps how he met his tragic end, but not how he ploughed for 50 years....

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