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  1. nickderry

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    lovely pic, just like how you see grey waggies, they're a species that could fit into millions of pictures.
  2. nickderry

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    when you look at woodpigeons, they suddenly become the most inspiring things, colourful, big and full of character. This is a beautiful piece of work, so very well executed.
  3. nickderry

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    glad the birdfair went well - will have to watch the clip once I've caught up on everything here - I love your goldies, the colours in the pebbles resonate cold and warm tones which give such a vibrancy.
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  5. nickderry

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    ah yes, these swallows have it! top class - beautifully done.
  6. nickderry

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    gorgeous work!
  7. nickderry

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    That would have caused a scene had it happened to me, I'm obnoxious when I know I'm right! Just ask anyone in my family I've argued with! Not related to painting, but yesterday I was chatting with a guy I'd have rather slapped than spoken to. He was a local hunter, but that wasn't the problem...
  8. nickderry

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    this is very true! I'm amazed how many people still get surprised to see me with my left hand curled round a pencil scrawling away as though my hand's on backwards and just can't help themselves, they have to blurt it out! Ssssh, my left-handedness is a secret! I suppose it stems from the idea...
  9. nickderry

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    I often paint outside, but usually there are very few people about to see, and most of them are either birdwatchers or just plain ignorant of what I'm doing. In Lanzarote, I was sketching trumpeter finches through my scope in the Timanfaya National Park, when all of a sudden two gun-wielding...
  10. nickderry

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    You'll love it Jackie, though it can be stressful painting in front of groups of people - just take some nurofen with you just in case - last time I painted at a public thing I had a terrible headache.
  11. nickderry

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    love this sheet Jackie - it seems all the blackcaps have arrived here now, they were singing everywhere today and those big curious eyes peering past that snouty fine bill are as real on this page as they are in the field. Great stuff.
  12. nickderry

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    gorgeous piece of work, an instant smile, and happy days on the beach - I'm sort of reminded of Mary Poppins' day out in it.
  13. nickderry

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    wow - fluffy and feathery indeed. Great stuff.
  14. nickderry

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    marvellous work Jackie - lots of life and brilliantly observed. Very much looking forward to seeing more of your work.
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