Malcolm Appelby was an up and coming silversmith, engraver and artist that mum and dad knew back in the seventies when we lived in Banchory. I remember that Malcolm lived in a wooden caravan, had a wild beard, and wore a very special and completely eccentric, sweater every day. He is now a renowned Artist, probably still eccentric, and based in Aberfeldy. I recently re-discovered his work on instagram and got in touch and bought this lovely heart pendant ... I haven't yet decided whether it's for me or a friend. We'll see! But in the meantime I thought it worked well for shapes and textures for this last week's theme on Flash of Red February.
How wonderful to have known Malcolm through the years as he rose to be acknowledged for his accomplishments and skills! All artists of worth are eccentric; it's a part of their vitality!
