Author: JAM

  • Stray in Valletta

    A Far Cry From the Upper Barrakka Gardens Upper Barrakka Gardens provide a space of peace and shade in the heart of Malta’s vibrant capital city. Situated in Valletta, next to the Castille Palace, the beautiful gardens offer fantastic views of the Grand Harbour, the cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Kalkara as well as the Breakwater. Visitors can spend…

  • An Art of an Apology

    Spanish Baroque artist causes Still Life to stir FLASHBACK: London, October 2021. So much sightseeing to do; so little time; tube lines; routemasters and art memoires. For over a decade, since I won First Prize in the Derwent Best of British Competition 2012, celebrating her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee year and supported…

  • People’s Choice Awards at Patchings Fest

    People’s Choice Awards at Patchings Fest

    Highly Commended 2023 Patchings Art Fest has just celebrated 30 years this week, in bringing together well known artists, artisans and art materials from across the country and further afield. https://www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk/patchings-festival/ It may not have been selected for public exhibition, however, I am proud to say that my entry “He’s Behind You!” received Highly Commended…