Studio.8.A
@pipstix
Painter, maker, friend.
I've voted in the British Podcast Awards. @originstorypodcast.bsky.social is the best researched, most humane, thoughtful mix of political social history. From the history of Socialism series (incredible) to Conspiracy Theories (still relevant), Ian and Dorian bring intelligence & humour
A Scene from Balzac IV (Finn) Oil and watercolour pencil on A3 board. A study of the very beautiful Finn Lewis.
The (Re)Creation of Adam. Oil on A3 paper Gay and queer people, create ourselves. We change our voices, our stories our choice of who we want to be in the world. And we invent ourselves. We choose our families We make our lives.
(King) Lycaon of Arcadia about to be transformed into a wolf by Zeus, as punishment for his crimes. Oil on paper. 40cm x 29cm
"And then he left, and I was alone again." Acrylic and oil on paper. 39cm x 29cm A life alone.
The Artist, Ramsgate A portrait of my dear friend and talented artist David Rodriguez Tovar. Oil on paper 30cm x 30cm
The Cameroon Apollo. Oil on canvas board. 60cm x 60cm. Why should not Golden Apollo be black? Charlie is a shining light of intellectual curiosity, culture and beauty.
A self portrait as "Philoctetes Abandoned". A reflection on friendship and the experience of being a single, older queer man.
My painting (A Scene before) The Birth of Love was LOVED by the curator, but REJECTED from a new show. As they expect a "family audience". I hope to find a space to share my more CHARGED work.