Waiting by the Dog and Bone

Did you know I actually own TWO red phone boxes. I bought them from a nice fellow called Eddie who had snapped up hundreds of phone boxes cheaply from BT when they were getting rid and he saw a business opportunity. I really admire that. His day job was selling sunglasses from a suitcase on Brighton’s seafront.

He bought them for a pound each and sold them for a fortune. Up and down the country, across London and everything. And about 20 in Brighton. And before you ask, yes, I do have the papers properly drawn up and a letter from Brighton council.

I restored them (oooo they were in a stinky mess, used as toilets as so many are) and now they are run by Amber (who also runs our Little Mustard Club) as a free community gallery. She curates some brilliant shows. And next Summer a project with local children. Powis Square Brighton. Check them out.

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!)