What a difference a day makes!

I know, out and about two nights in a row, what is the world coming too?
But last night’s treat, a talk by Paul Lewin and Paul Gough at Waterstones in Truro, was just too good to miss.

I have been aware of Paul Lewin’s work for a while. As a painter and business owner I am an avid follower of the art world and follow the courses run in Newlyn, St Ives and Falmouth.

I knew that Paul was tutoring for Newlyn School of Art and had seen some of his fantastic paintings in the Trelissick gallery while out and about on weekend dog walks. As I also keep an eye on new books emerging from Cornwall, I knew a new book of his work had been published. I had missed his book signing in Penzance at the Cornwall Contemporary gallery in November last year, so I was delighted to find out there was another planned for the 30th March in Truro.

Last night author Paul Gough, an ex-tutor from Paul Lewin’s Bristol days who now lives in Aus, also attended the signing, which was a great bonus.

Paul Lewin’s later confessed that the evening had been unrehearsed, but you would have never have known. The two Pauls thrilled the audience with a fluid, eloquent talk about all things to do with writing and painting en Plein air. It was a real treat.

A big thank you must also go to Waterstones for having the foresight to host such an event and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for lots more of the same.

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