As a painter, be it in whatever medium, when you develop a certain style you can be pigeon-holed as producing that and very little else. The truth is polar opposite, as you’ve spent years, decades even, studying, practising and sometimes failing before you find that elusive style. We recently took this little beauty out of storage, gave her a bit of a polish and a new frame and she’s now displayed in our studio. John painted the panel for his mother about 25 years ago and I’ve always really liked the lovely profile and strong tonal contrast. So to all those creatives, struggling or successful that progressive pathway can be seen by those who care to look and appreciate.