It wouldn't happen without my sponsors.

My last show 'Erik the lost god of Crete' went well with a lot of interest from the media at a local level especially Swithin Fry of Stroud FM.
But I need to say a big thank you to my sponsors who, on a yearly bases, help me put on such events.
They are tempted by gifts and food, which is all there is really, and provide sometimes quite large sums to see me through. This money is used for materials and occasional travel, but always in the realm of facilitating my work. I have to make the ends meet, it's no free lunch, that would not be fair.
A lot of the projects that I consider are only made possible through their donations and the freedom this gives me can not be over stated.
Thank you. You know who you are.

Cambridge
A flying visit to Cambridge found me at the bar of the Eagle pub. I had forgotten just what a perfect pub it is and also the extraordinary ceiling. I was unaware that the tradition of smoking with a candle your name dated back to the 17C.

On the bright side

Some of the generous comments left:
The best I have seen here for ages. Love em. Jo Bousfeild

A ray of sunshine into a bleak February Day. I felt warmed. Paul Tucker

Very glad to have seen your exhibition - I love the play and interaction between colour and forms/symbols - Intriguing story and great connections to Greece portrayed in your art. Verna

Elegant, witty original work. I do of course admire the spirit of improvisation. Using this in relationship to storytelling and myth making seems a high-risk strategy. I admire this - so well do terry. regards etc - Roger Jones

They came and went!

One day I will be perfectly prepared for the private view disappointment. But not this one.
They said they would come, they wished me well, they even joked about the air fair but in the end the no-shows were in the majority by 10.1.
I still look at the work and feel proud, but I do wish a few more could have made it.