Work in Progress

I had to admire this chap's commitment to his art, braving the arctic conditions on the Thames riverbank to work on his painting.

I used to do quite a lots of sketching and painting myself at one time, but since I have been self employed, I just don't seem to have the time anymore. Which is probably why I have become quite so keen on photography over the last 3 years. It seems to work as a form of shorthand for painting for me and is a great art form in it's own right.

I hope to get back to some serious painting and drawing again some day...... That may well have wait until I'm old and retired the way things are going.

[Sgt. Pepper]

Great catch. You do know that with this government you will never live long enough to retire don't you ;-)

[Swillin' Billy Flynn]

@sgtpepper I have plans in place Alf. I have a really good pension from my high flying days with Sony Music which kicks in when I'm 60. So Should I live that long. I'll be OK. :)

[Sgt. Pepper]

@swillinbillyflynn Sssshhhhh, do't tell them that they'll find a way of nicking it.

[Montez Sattman]

I love this capture. The artwork and artist are so clear. I like that you caught him in a position that looks like he is contemplating his next brushstroke.

[Anna Kucharska]

This is terrific! I have painted outdoors in freezing (literally) conditions, but that was a one off!

[jennifer]

if it was as cold there as it was here , then that is dedication indeed
great shot and DoF

[Susana]

super shot,

[Kassidypup]

old and retired
rather than shy and retiring

way too cold to think about doing that

xxx

[Susie]

Great shot, love the DoF and composition. He sure is a dedicated artist too

[Craig]

Great capture!

[Yao RL]

For the love of art, passion overcome everything. cool shot.

[Tunia McClure]

He's pretty good for a painter with gloves on.

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

This is a great shot. Love the focus on the actual painting against the blue of the subject he is painting. I agree, photography for me replaces the drawing and painting I no longer have the time for.

[Bernard d'Brienu]

Excellent

[Anita Russell]

Lovely artist at work