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PALS ARE REALLY IMPORTANT I need to stay in touch with old friends as well as meeting new ones, so the first section of this page is just about that. Anyway, you may find these subjects more interesting.
"THE" PATRICK WOODROFFE - OR - PATRICK'S ARTIST FRIENDS
The Danish fantasy artist CLAUS BRUSEN and his wife Sannie first came down to Cornwall to meet up with me and buy a few originals. This new friendship has had a huge effect on my recent life. So much enthusiasm and friendship really motivated me to get on with what I always referred to as "real work", i.e. painting! So, here's a recent image of CLAUS BRUSEN at work in his studio.
This photo that I took while I was up in Denmark with Claus, now seems very appropriate. Yes! He bought a lot of my work, but recently, when he went back to Denmark, he had some real flight problems. Anyway, he did get home safely, so I gave this photo a name - "Claus Flies North". Not many people are tall enough to lie on that Danish "Compass"! It fits in with a very old drawing... I'm sure everyone knows which one I'm refering to.
I have also recently met up again with the other Danish fantasy artist CARSTEN SVENNSON still working well in his studio.
One of the main news for 2007 was that when I was at Saebygaard Slot in Denmark contributing to the "VENUS" exhibition, all the artists became friends! Claus Brusen, who organised the exhibition, had recently received a portrait from the artist Daron Mouradian (Armenia). He added "Saint" to Claus's name. So, they all did feel like saints.
This clever writer and artist PETER UNDERHILL came down to Cornwall to meet me recently. Not only did he buy some of my things... he also gave me a signed copy of his clever book "DENNIS", a talent I never have had.
Several years ago a Scotsman known as "Dougie the Dog" came down to Cornwall just to meet me for an hour or two and buy a few things, which went well for us both. Then Lindsay Brunton, who lives in the same area, did a similar thing in 2003, very keen to add to his collection of etching proofs, etc. An amusing experience for us both, neither of us disappointed. Lindsay first spent £500, very pleased with his new possessions, but soon he shall be down to visit me for the sixth time!
This is what Lindsay wrote:
"Patrick's vast array of creatures and landscapes transcend the boundaries of fantasy art because you really want to believe that they might just exist! Patrick's artwork is like no other in his supposed genre. The highest compliment I can think of to compare it with would be Lewis Carrol's Alice in Wonderland. What can I say? I've been down to visit Patrick four times, and each visit grows more memorable and warmer that the last one. Being in his house, seeing the originals and getting to know Patrick personally is a truly heartwarming experience."
So, contact me by e-mail and make some arrangement. If you get no reply immediatlely, then remember that I could be too busy or away from home. I am willing to spend a whole day with a new pal - chatting, showing originals, etc. - but I need to ask for a minimum of £500 to be spent. There could be only one day available each week, but quite often, when I am hard at work, there may be none at all. LINKS TO PATRICK'S ARTIST FRIENDS Here's a list of artists I know personally, their style not exactly similar, but the subject matter being fantasy rather than reality. I admire their talent and recommend access to these websites. And, if you're interested in other talents, talk to Grant Bucknell, Patrick's collaborator in production of this website. Grant is an arts/music industry agent and promotor who works with some of the world's top blues and roots artists, so just contact him via his e-mail address. | Home | News | English | Francais | Deutsch | © COPYRIGHT PATRICK JAMES WOODROFFE |
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