GUY FAWKES INN YORK "good fish crap coffee"

This is the birthplace of Guy Fawkes, or so they say, me being somewhat of a cynic. Called in here on a recent trip to York. The rain was pouring and we had just climbed 275 steps to get to the top of York Minster and so needed a drink! Inside was an open fire and candles on every table giving a real boutique feel to the inn. We ordered Fish and chips and were suprised by the enormity of the fish definitely 9/10 and as a bonus there was a beer festival on! So a quick pint of Gut Fawkes and back on the road!

Later that night we had eaten out and really fancied an irish coffee, so we called in and asked at the bar , the bar staff looked a little bemused (ive worked in catering and know that when one goes out more are sure to follow!)but said thay could do them. 10minutes later and a cappuccino with a shot of whisky in!! no cream just frothy milk! God Awful! So swapped for another pint of Guy Fawkes and Back on the road!!

Guy Fawkes good fish crap coffee!

Temporary Measures

Just found this picture of my temporary Studio!, this is the green house at the bottom of my garden which has been one of the most productive spaces Ive ever worked in! My Studio aquaintances are not artists but insects and offer little distraction (maybe thats the secret!). Only problem being when the light is on it becomes a giant beacon for every flying insect in the area!! I thought that we didnt get many big bugs but some of these moths are huge! and believe me when you are painting and two moths decide to enter your 8foot by six foot space It can be a little Hectic!

My allies are three large spiders that are getting increasingly fatter as I work later!

Welcome to My Blog

~Welcome to my Blog.
Today I took down the Six of the 12 paintings I was exhibiting at Hope Hospital, the paintings had been on display for eighteen months. I had some fantastic feedback from the exhibition and wished they could have been up longer. The remaining six paintings have now been donated to Hope hospital to remain on permanent public display.

The paintings are going to be added to my website shop for sale, until I can arrange for another venue to exhibit them. To view them please visit http://www.jamesbloomfield.co.uk.

I am also in the process of moving from my current studio , this is quite a daunting task!! My new studio is'nt built yet and I have till the end of December! Ah well a bit of pressure never did no harm!