My uncle had a shed. Not just any shed, it was more of a workshop. In it was a lathe and other metalworking equipment. He looked nothing like this. He was a doctor and I’m told he delivered me! For relaxation, he built engines, steam engines. Small replicas of train locomotives that ran on narrow gauge railways. I suspect he was never happier than when he was making his engines. Invent your own copy of this by going to Red Bubble     Continue reading He’s probably got a shed

This drawing reminds me of my chum Graham, who was my original business partner back in the days when all the drawing was done on paper. Graham still does all his drawing on paper and is a bit of an expert on coloured pencils, take a look at his stuff, it’s worth the trip. Man with coloured pencil Naturally he looks nothing like this but that irepressible cheerfulness that this chap seems to have is perhaps what I am remembering.Graham’s hair has changed since those early days, but at least he has some, mine is just about hanging on. When I … Continue reading Frans​ Hals updated haircut