
Emma and Cory

in a way this is a portrait of a friend of Joy’s

Joy’s six foot Garden of Eden type figure includes trees and birds, and a good touch of her usual good humour

It is not a standard pose and perhaps it is that which gives the image a unique and unforgettable quality

The tilt of the figure implies motion and this chap, Wayne, was Joy’s dance instructor for tap, and great friend

“Victorian Lady” was the title of the painting (…), but there is no name to the sitter

This was a very shy little boy and I loved the squirrel on his sweater

It is a bit strange to think here is this lovely portrait of this fellow and he doesn’t know it exists.

no record of a name or any further details

Yes, they are twins. Can you tell the difference

three young fellows looking for some fun

painted for a neighbour in loving memory of a son