Susanpollardgillespie

Artist of realism, mostly still life, people, animals and flowers.

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My painting made it onto the BBC national show 'It Takes Two' last night. @bbcstrictly #strictly

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So glad I made it to 31 August with drawing.

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There’s something happy and peaceful about watching chickens.

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Detail from one of today’s life drawing poses.

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That can’t be me.

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My great niece.

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Patiently waiting under a cafe table.

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A friend’s granddaughter.

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Picking blackberries over the garden wall on a summer’s day.

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It’s apple season in our garden.

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A patient sitter today.

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Rescued strawberries from dessert.

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The lilies I bought the other day have opened up.

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Fellow travellers. I went on the train to Newark today with the girls for a day out.

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Only had time for a super quick sketch today - husband at computer.

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My favourite silver jug given to me by a friend.

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I rescued these yellow nasturtiums before the heavy rain hit today.

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Almost asleep. From today’s life model drawing group.

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In the gloom of the rain today I picked out the soft contrast of the vase and bowl on the mantelpiece.

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Sitting for me looking out of the window.

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