The perfect fit

‘The light flooding into the room was perfect for Helen, and with her back to the garden, and myself facing the garden, what couldn’t be a better place for me to sit?” says Beryl.

“I have never ever sat for three hours just looking at the garden, and I was surprised to view the number of different species of birds landing and rummaging around the flower beds and lawn. Sitting there also brought realisation that due to the very dry spring, some watering was needed, so work to be done once Helen left my home!

“The time passed so quickly and we talked and talked about my life, her life, what interests us and much more.

“Helen is an extremely talented lady. It was a wonderful experience, and one I shall always remember.

“I feel very privileged to have been asked by Dave Clarkson of Armstrong Watson to consider the portraiture, delighted to have been in the company of Helen and witnessed at first hand her artistic flair and talents, and so thrilled I said ‘Yes’. It was an amazing journey.”

Helen says: “Beryl’s watch was possibly the most detailed little thing I’ve ever painted. It was so neat - I felt I had to really make a good job of it. I like the light in this painting, bringing out the white highlights on the pearls and the pearly pinks on her cheeks.

“Sometimes, you meet people that you really enjoy talking to - often people you would never have met otherwise. Beryl was a real pleasure to draw.

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