The Last of the Marshmallows

It’s really odd what can inspire a picture.

Now that I can finally take my big puppy on longer walks, the ideas are flowing again and I don’t reject many. I’m so thankful for my daydreams.

Walking through Stanmer Park listening to the rustling in the trees, for whatever reason (maybe the colour of the leaves?) I started to think randomly of The Last of the Mohicans. I just love the sound of the title! I’d never wanted to watch it and as I stood there, I started imagining how it must be such an upsetting story with lots of people fighting and getting killed off. I started feeling a bit anxious… and to comfort myself I tried to think quickly of another ‘last of’ thing that was less scary.  My last Rolo. But ‘Rolo’ doesn’t sound like ‘Mohican’ and I loved the rhythm of the film title. Feeling much better after my rollercoaster of emotions, I realized a might have an idea for a picture.  It sounds contrived but that’s how it really happened. Funny how the brain works, huh?

The background on this one is all lumpy like clouds. It’s a bit delicious.

This piece will be ready to send or collect (by appointment) from 27th October.

• Image size 13 x 13cm
• Framed size 34 x 34cm approximately
• Mixed media original using oil pastel, ink and sgraffito on board
• Beautifully presented in a bespoke solid wood frame. Carefully chosen by Sam and Frame Factory Brighton, with a substantial profile for a ‘vintage modern’ feel. Stained in subtle shades of dark brown, lightly distressed, waxed and buffed to a soft sheen with antique gold fillet. Glazed using UltraVue which is a crystal clear, virtually invisible glass offering 70% UV protection
• Photographed without signatures but all pieces are signed on the front (and dated on the back of the picture before framing for posterity!)