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Work in progress. One of a set of four 12x12 inch portraits of my sons. Acrylic on wooden panel. This is no. 3, Simon. Eventually, if I am spared, they should all be joined as a polyptych.

Work in progress. The second of a set of four 12x12 inch portraits of my sons. Acrylic on wooden panel. Here is our first-born, Richard. Eventually, if I survive, they should all be joined as a polyptych.

Sunday self-portrait. Fine liners, alcohol markers, A4, Bristol paper. Sorry to post another oldie, but no energy for a new drawing.

In Goethe's "Gingko Biloba" poem the ginkgo leaf symbolises the nature of the entire cycle: unity in duality, East and West combined yet each preserving its essence. Michele's elegant ginkgo leaf earrings in silver with a pearl drop are dainty yet eye catching. #GoetheWasGood

Work in progress. The second of a set of four 12x12 inch portraits of my sons. Acrylic on wooden panel. This is no. 2, Paul. Eventually, if I survive, they should all be joined as a polyptych.

#thedailysketch Bryan (and Terry) with Walsall Pleasure Painters, St Michael's church hall. Mars Lumograph #pencil #Derwent coloured pencils #A4 #Bristol #paper #guerrillaportrait #usk

Work in progress, no. 4 son, David. If I am spared, all four will be displayed together as a polyptych. 12x12 inches, acrylic on wooden panel.

.Essex Police my 12 year old girl went to school this morning and didn't turn up, her last location at 1:59pm was Highlands park in Chelmsford which is 50 miles from where I live. Your call handler just told me that this is not getting treated as a priority!

Sunday self-portrait. Blackwing pencil, white conté crayon, on A4 grey-toned Stillman and Birn sketchbook. Window on the left.

This stylish chest of drawers by @jonathanpearcefinefurniture emphasises craft and traditional techniques. The drawers interior boasts contrasting wood and detail. #HandmadeInUK #BespokeFurniture #BespokeDesign #FurnitureDesign #ContemporaryFurniture #HomeDecor #FineFurniture

Our workshops are now live! We have a selection of artists running a variety of workshops at the Gallery. If you are looking for something creative to do this summer, our workshops are perfect. Find out more information here: rbsa.org.uk/workshops

Sunday self-portrait. Feeling very unwell today. Strangely elongated drawing, using various markers on white A4 Daler Rowney Ebony sketchbook.

It has been known since at least 1920 that adding CO2 to greenhouses and even to open air causes a huge increase in plant growth, with no harm caused to plants or animals. The “climate emergency” is a hoax. sealevel.info/ScientificAmer…

Sunday self-portrait, #blackwingpencil #A5 #leuchtturrm #sketchbook

There are still some places left on my “Drawing the Jewellery Quarter” workshop at the RBSA Gallery on 4 August. For more info and booking visit the gallery’s website.

Retweet if you think it is insane that the Netherlands will have to shut down farms to meet climate goals.