Sunday, 14 May 2017

Young artists.



Somewhere on a Welsh hillside, circa 1971.

The four adults in the photo were all at college together. Simon Fletcher (see his work here http://www.simonfletcher.org/), his lovely wife Julie, Cro, and Lady Magnon. Also in the photo are our respective first-born sons, and my first dog Hamlet.

Simon recently sent me this previously unseen (by me) photo. I think it must have been taken when we'd just left college.

Great times. 

Photo © Simon Fletcher.



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36 comments:

  1. chloe14 May 2017 at 05:22

    Simon Fletcher is a well known water colour painter. I have friends in Montpellier who own some of his wonderful paintings. A question do you have exhibitions where we can see your works and what is your artist name ?

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 05:43

      Simon has work in important collections in many countries; he's a top-notch painter. Personally I used to sell privately; I hated giving 33% to some gallery owner.

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    2. chloe14 May 2017 at 09:27

      Are you still selling privately?I understand that 33% represents quite an amount. Didn't know about that. Is it the same in France ?

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    3. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 11:52

      I'm slowing down a bit now, but still sell the occasional bit of work.

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  2. Jo14 May 2017 at 06:13

    How cool is this photo. It reminds me of the movie: Up on the roof (or something like that LOL) I'll pop over and check Simon's work now. Thanks for sharing this nostalgic image. Greeting from a cold South Africa, Jo

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 06:49

      It's a great photo, taken by Simon on a timer. It brings back those wonderful days so clearly.

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  3. Alphie Soup14 May 2017 at 06:35

    Gee Cro, you haven't changed a bit. OK, maybe just a little bit.

    Alphie

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 06:50

      You were right the first time Alphie, it's just that I own one of those wrinkled mirrors.

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  4. Sue14 May 2017 at 07:06

    That looks like a very steep hillside!

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 07:22

      It's amazing we didn't slide off, down into the valley.

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  5. Maria14 May 2017 at 08:02

    I went to the link; I like his colourful paintings.
    You and Lady M make a beautiful couple. I agree with Alphie Soup; you haven't changed much.
    Greetings Maria x

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 08:35

      You're too kind. I'm pleased you like Simon's work; he's at the head of his game!

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  6. Frances14 May 2017 at 08:46

    I have just been to see Simon's website. I am totally in awe seeing his watercolours. If I was better at painting, that is the style I would want to adopt. Beautiful images and colours.( I am sure I have seen the chicken picture before somewhere..... I shall get my paints out and try and do some copying of the chooks ! ) I also love the photo of the younger you, and agree that you haven't changed much..just a bit greyer. ( whiter?)

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  7. Jacqueline @ HOME14 May 2017 at 09:10

    Beautiful paintings by Simon ..... I do love a water colour ..... they are very gentle even though he uses bright colours. Love the photograph of you all ..... my husband had that very same coat that Simon is wearing, in the 70's !!!!!! XXXX

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 10:26

      I think I had one too, but much later on.

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  8. The Weaver of Grass14 May 2017 at 09:16

    And great hair!

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  9. The Weaver of Grass14 May 2017 at 09:20

    Love the vibrancy of the paintings.

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 10:29

      He loves colour, and uses it to great advantage.

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  10. Rachel Phillips14 May 2017 at 09:26

    It is so 1970s. Just like my parents photos were so 1940s. Each era has its look. Great memories held there in that photo.

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 10:30

      I don't remember the actual occasion, but I remember well how I felt at that time.

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  11. Yael14 May 2017 at 09:28

    I love them too.

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  12. Rachel Phillips14 May 2017 at 09:30

    Simon is not a watercolourist of the North Norfolk creeks and boats school of artists.

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    1. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 10:32

      Not exactly David Cox; more an Emil Nolde.

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  13. chloe14 May 2017 at 12:01

    Emil Nolde's colours are much more powerful and intense. He is one of my favorite painters.

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  14. Tom Stephenson14 May 2017 at 13:19

    You remind me of David Kossov in that pic.

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    1. Tom Stephenson14 May 2017 at 13:23

      P.S. I didn't know that Simon was/is a Brummie!

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    2. Cro Magnon14 May 2017 at 13:24

      I've been compared to many things, but never David Kossoff.

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    3. Rachel Phillips14 May 2017 at 16:05

      You remind me of Dr Who.

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    4. Cro Magnon15 May 2017 at 04:40

      A Brummie? Where did that come from?

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  15. Jennifer14 May 2017 at 17:06

    Wonderful photo, Cro. Moments captured in time....

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  16. gz14 May 2017 at 18:54

    Simon's work is good. We'd love to see more of yours though.....

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  17. Bea15 May 2017 at 00:03

    If you'd just had a bit of cardboard...whoosh, down the hill!

    Excellent photo.

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  18. Frances15 May 2017 at 00:39

    It's good to have had such happy days, and to still be in touch with folks who shared those times.

    I also liked your watercolor doorway. I am always drawn to interesting doors, windows, gates...perhaps because they can all symbolize freedom?

    Best wishes.

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