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I've just spoken to Tony Lewery and he has confirmed they are both his work. Terence

Hi Carl, That was the artist I suggested to the seller. Terence

A couple of nice items here on ebay from Forget-me-not. ebay link Terence

Hi David, He did a sample of Sunny Valley which can still be seen at the Canal Museum Stoke Bruerne (top floor) here's a couple of pics. A very nice chap who when I moved to Braunston gave me a lots of encouragement. Terence

Very nice David you should make more, many folk who attend my course are always asking where they can get items from to paint. Now I know where to send them. I'm no carpenter but here is my attempt before I paint them. Terence

Yes Dave is a friend, and was actually an influence on my early work. Terence

Here's a nice one currently on ebay ebay clicky Terence

Hello to one and all. For the past few years now I have been teaching ‘Roses & Castles’ Painting courses in collaboration with Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum (2012 being a huge success). The dates for our next courses are 11th/12th May and 21st/22nd September 2013 (A good idea for a Christmas Gift). If you are interested in either course you can book a place by contacting the museum on 01604862229 here is a link to their website Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum All materials are provided and you usually find that the majority of people attending have never painted in this style before (which helps for a more fun two days). All you need to bring is a happy smile and an apron/old shirt to paint in. The museum will also assist you with information for accommodation if required. I hope that some of you can join us and if you need further help just drop me a line. Terence

It's always worth having a go. Knowledge and a fun weekend rolled into one. thank you I had a chap from Blackburn on the last course. The Museum can supply details of good B&B's in the area. So don't let the travel put you off. Stoke Bruerne is also a lovely place to spend a weekend. Thanks, Terence

Hello, I’ve recently been reading on the Forum folk asking about Roses & Castles Painting and how can they learn. Bookings are now being taken for my Roses & Castles Course at Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum on the 22nd / 23rd September. If anyone is interested in booking a place you can either contact the museum on 01604862229 here is a link to their websit Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum or just DM me a line or call me on 07534316784. All materials are provided and you usually find that the majority of people attending have never painted in this style before (which helps for a more fun two days). All you need to bring is a happy smile and an apron/old shirt to paint in. I hope that some of you can join us. You can also now follow me on Twitter where I regularly tweet my work. @Canalarts Cheers, Terence

Hi. Too late to join this weekend's Roses & Castles course, but I think there are a couple of places available for the 19th / 20th of this month if anyone is interested. Just contact Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum and book a place. Thanks Terence

I’ve always thought that when I paint I do it because I enjoy it. In the beginning I never thought I would be making a living out of it. My love for this style of art is like it should be and comes from my love for the Canal System. Traditional Roses & Castles is what I like and will always be at the forefront, but, times have changed and the modern boater wants that little bit more and if I want to carry on making a living I too have to change to cater for the market. So we now have two categories, Traditional and Modern. I do think though that having a good feel for the history will really help any budding painter, whether it’s a castle or a dog (in this case) that they want to paint. A Water Can on a traditional looking boat decorated in the traditional style looks in my opinion wonderful, as does a Can Painted in a modern style on a modern boat. Mix the two up and to an expert you get the NO NO but to the novice we get a WHT NOT. Preserve the history and enjoy the future, no one will change us. But I’m in the Traditional camp. Terence

Classic Red Ford Pick-up Truck 1949 Terence

I'd say a Ford Pickup Terence

Phil Speight will travel and I'm only guessing maybe 200-400 you would have to discuss the price with the signwriter. Drop him a PM on this forum he should get back to you, snow, horses, fences, and quadbikes permitting. Terence

I use an old goose hair brush that I've had for many years (a bit stubby now though), there is a brush designed for the job and you can get one from Rosemary & Co heres the link Tree brush link. They are a bit pricey but do a good job. They are also ideal for bushes. But It's all about practice. If I could make a comment on your painting (which is very good by the way) just be careful when and where you use 'orange' it's a very strong colour. Hope this helps? Terence

Cheers mike much better. Terence