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Track List of North American Rock Music Map
Read more“Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World” is a map of North American Rock Music that I have painted. This illustrated blog describes the references to the more than 100 bands and artists represented on this amazing painting.
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Painting the magic of the Uffington White Horse
Read moreThe Uffington White Horse is a place of great significance to so many people, living and dead, an extraordinary place that combines two things I love: nature and history. No wonder I have tried to paint its glorious magic so many times!
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Vincent van Gogh mutilates his ear – 23 December 1888
Read moreOn this day in 1888 in Arles in southern France, Vincent van Gogh performed the most infamous act of self-mutilation…
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International Women’s Day
No CommentsRead moreToday is International Women’s Day, a day when women all over the world celebrate their achievements. And I’m not just…
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The death of Captain James Cook – 14 February 1779
No CommentsRead more“Do just once what others say you can’t do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.” Whatever…
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Guns ‘n’ roses: the murder of Joan Root – 13 January 2006
Read moreOn this day in 2006, 69-year-old Joan Root lay alone bleeding to death from gunshot wounds at her home on…
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The suicide of Vincent van Gogh – 29 July 1890
No CommentsRead moreOn 27 July 1890, Vincent van Gogh, an unkempt, unknown 37-year-old Dutchman, walked out of his lodgings in the village…
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Europeans discover Easter Island – 5 April 1722
Read moreThe rise and fall of Easter Island is a parable for our times; a warning from history of what happens when…
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The death of Carl Linnaeus – 10 January 1778
No CommentsRead moreThe Bible, Genesis 2:20, states: “And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and…
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British Rock Music Painting
Read moreMy British Rock Music painting is pure Pop Art! My life has always been accompanied by music, much of it…
History
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