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The Heart of Bury
I never pre-plan a painting. I start in the middle and see where it takes me.
I painted Paddy's portrait in June 2026. I have always admired him because he comes across as a genuine, kind-hearted man who never forgets where he came from. I wasn't commissioned to paint him. I chose to paint him because I wanted to honour his life, his Traveller heritage and the values he stands for.…
There is a room at East Lancashire Crematorium in Radcliffe where people come to sit with the Book of Remembrance.
I named it my wonder wall before Oasis made the announcement that they were getting back together.