A busy day started at 10 am. Loaded with materials and a heavy French Box easel, I caught the bus into town and arrived at the Porter Brook Studios for a full day of painting. The easel seemed like a good idea until my arms were stretch a further three inches. Tim Rose had one of his life painting session which also included a delightful lunch at the Fusion Cafe. I had a good mag with a young women who is an art teacher at Rotherham College; she is an interesting and pleasant person with a great sense of humor. That's one of the good reasons for going to these painting sessions - meeting interesting people ...
Walking back to the bus, I had the sense to drop into a store and buy a luggage trolley - no more lugging the easel ... arms back to their usual simian proportions.
I also came across a free arty magazine - "Now Then" - which is specific to Sheffield, and which turned out to be an interesting read if you like a bit of contentious opinion.
Back at the flat all was in order ...
It's better to travel than arrive ... then again ...