"Cheeky" 24" x 24" Oil on canvas
"Tim" 30" x 36" Oil on canvas
We decided to spend last weekend in York and I dropped these two pieces off at The Acorn Gallery. I'd completely forgotten about the Royal wedding when I booked our room, and didn't realise we were above a pub! Ah well good time had by all I think:o)
York is an amazing place to visit. I guess most popular for people are the castle, Viking city and York Minster. I really loved walking down the cobbled streets and the buildings. Such amazing architecture. Some buildings were built in 1300s, I'm sure others were sooner. You can just about make out the 'lean' in this one above.
Well so much for my diet.
It was going to be a 'well behaved' weekend as I was taking part in an endurance race on Sunday, but we couldn't resist some chocolate and a trip to Bettys team rooms!
I met a few friends on Sunday at the Wiggle Enduro 6 where we had to bike as many 6 mile cross country laps as we could in 6 hours. My legs were like jelly, respect to the cyclists as one of the guys next to our camp boasted how he was doing a 12 hour challenge the next month! This is us after the race with a well deserved beverage;o)
and this little piggy said wee wee wee all the way to the gallery. i want to visit the sweet shop,
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great weekend had by all. Love the old cobble stone roads. Oh and not forgetting the Lolly (sweet) shop. We have a British Lolly shop at the Hunter Valley Gardens. YUMMY.
ReplyDeleteA well deserved drop of the best .. :)
That was one of many sweet shops;o)I could walk down those streets all day hehe
ReplyDeleteThe Sweet shop would be my first stop! It really shows that you had a wonderful weekend...I as well, love those old cobblestone street...and as far as "Cheeky"...she's too cute.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog and I love your stories and I LOVE your paintings. You handle the animal portraits beautifully.
ReplyDeleteGreat story and love Cheeky ...ah...you leave me exhausted with the tale of your biking!!:-)
ReplyDeleteGreat story and I too, love Cheeky! Tim has beautiful colours - that blue face is special.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit behind on my blogging Sam - these are super, but I have to say 'Cheeky' is truly gorgeous - I want him!!! The lighting and expression are superb!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful paintings,and it sounds like you made the most of your trip to York! Maybe someday you'll make it out here to NEW York!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you all!
ReplyDeleteAh, Sam, wonderful work as always! It's such a treat to catch up with you and see what you've been up to! I'm going to go see what I've been missing...
ReplyDeleteLove Cheeky, perfect title for this one. Which one are you of the 4 sporty blokes?
ReplyDeleteCheeky and Tim are both adorable and beautifully painted. Love the photos and story of your trip, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandy, Im on the far right Diana) Cheers Theresa!
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