Tag Archives: Painting

Proof That Writing Is Never Wasted

Posted on April 26, 2020 by philmansell

As a writer, I’ve always believed that everything one produces is of some value. All writing has merit, if only to take you a little nearer your goal of producing something you’ll be proud of. Every time we write we … Continue reading →

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First Lockdown Video: Some Enchanted Evening

Posted on April 25, 2020 by philmansell

Here in Spain I’m now on Day 45 of the emergency lockdown regime implemented to stop the spread of the CoronaVirus (Covid-19). The need to self-isolate has curtailed many of the activities my wife and I enjoy doing – going … Continue reading →

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All Set to Publish!

Posted on February 16, 2019 by philmansell

I’m about to press the button to launch my first book on Amazon. It’s a moment filled with excitement and not a little trepidation. Just how did I get here? It all started  about a year ago when I wrote a story … Continue reading →

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Painting the ‘Working Class Heroes’ of my childhood

Posted on March 4, 2018 by philmansell

After years of doing funny scribbles with a watercolour  wash I’ve finally got into painting with oils. As always, it’s people – rather than landscapes or still life – that interest me, and so I’ve set about creating a series … Continue reading →

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