En Plein Air by John Eccleston: A Realm of Stucco book

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Front cover

Last page

The book contains a short story by John Eccleston, who is best known for Garlick (Troubador, 2025).

En plein air references my Indian paintings, and contains speculations on plein air painting and the future.

This is the third book published by Realm of Stucco to accompany my exhibitions. 

Please contact me on Tadeusz598@yahoo.co.uk to purchase a copy (£5 + post and packing).

Grounding: printed invitation to a exhibition ar No31, Duns.

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Printed invitation to an exhibition at No31 in Duns, in the Scottish Borders, with Jenny Ozwell and Jane Rutherford. 

Do come!

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Morocco: Sidi Ifni: 3. three lighter paintings of architecture

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Sidi Ifni: three lighter paintings of architecture 

Sidi Ifni, Town centre, 29.2 x 30 cm, oil on card, available

Sidi Ifni, A view, oil on card 28.8 x 24.5, available

Sidi Ifni, A wall, gates, oil on card, 30.2 x 24.5 cm, available

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Morocco: Sidi Ifni: 2. three darker paintings

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 Sidi Ifni: three darker paintings

Sidi Ifni, Radio Antenna, blocks, oil on card, 27.2 x 23.2 cm, available

Sidi Ifni, seafront, oil on card, 27.2 x 23.2 cm, available

Sid Ifni, A block, oil on card, 21.1 x 24.9 cm, available

I continued to work in this smoky style, using a mixture of Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Umber to create a sort of black.

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VACMA Award, Clashnettie Arts Centre

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I am very grateful to have been awarded a grant from VACMA (small professional advancement grants funded by Creative Scotland, part of the Scottish Government).

This will allow me to go to Clashnettie Arts Centre near Huntley, Aberdeenshire and take up a residency in July, producing a body of Scottish paintings for my portfolio.

I thank Alison for her encouraging Information Session, which persuaded me the Award was worth applying for.

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Morocco: Sidi Ifni: 1. two paintings of the hills beyond

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Sidi Ifni: two paintings of the hills beyond 

Sidi Ifni, A road, oil on card, 27 x 24.5 cm, available

Sidi Ifni, View from a rise 24.5 x 20.7 cm, available

The town is every bit as lovely as I remember it: clean, quiet and friendly. 

The sea is very alive and is popular with surfers.

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Morocco: Marrakesh: two pochades

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Marrakesh

Marrakesh, motorcyclist, residential buildings, 23.5 x 28.8 cm - available

Marrakesh, a gateway,  oil on card, 18.8 x 21 cm - available

Marrakesh seemed less seedy, more touristy, less sinister and less interesting than when I was there a decade ago.

I alternated between black and white and colour across the Winter trip.

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