a drunk, in a Liverpool pub

I came across this character, drunk, in a Liverpool pub and couldn't resist making a quick sketch of him. How many pints of beer he'd consumed I don't know, but he was slumped over this table, a full ashtray before him, smouldering cigarette dangling from his lips, empty glass next to him. This image was captured about a year before the "no smoking" ban became law in England. I resurrected the sketch a few weeks ago and decided to work up the painting. Quite how he got home I don't know. But no one seemed to be taking much notice of him.
Image size 44x34 cm, oil on oil paper. Price £80 plus S & H from United Kingdom. PayPal accepted. Please visit: www.roymunday.com for more paintings and details.

I spent part of this last weekend helping out at a local art exhibition here on Merseyside. I visit the group once a month to offer tuition and other artistic advice. When I first started visiting the group, it was really in decline, down to only 9 members. In truth, it needed reinvigorating! They also realized this, and they followed my advice which meant that within a couple of months they had moved to a better venue; attracted more members (now around 25) and had organised their first real exhibition. The event also meant the group working together as a team which in turn has brought about a more cohesive group. Plus the weekend proved a social event as well, allowing members time to get to know each other better. They can really be proud of themselves for their achievement. My reward? Firstly, real pleasure in witnessing their achievement and secondly, I sold a painting! Their next exhibition is this August. In the meantime, anyone interested in buying the above painting, titled: "last light, Ainsdale beach," measuring approx 24x24 inches, oils on boxed canvas, price £160, please contact me at: www.roymunday.com

Always fascinated by light and dark, this subject will be familiar to British people. A red telephone box, once a common sight in Britian. Slowly they are disappearing, due to the mobile. However, you find them in the most unlikely of spots. This one is very isolated, yet offers an oasis of light in an otherwise dark and bleak landscape. This painting, measuring 20x24 inches is for sale at £160 pounds, plus P&P. Or visit www.roymunday.com

lightship planet up for sale!

Heard today that the actual lightship, Planet, no. 23, moored in Liverpool, is actually up for sale. I only started work on a painting of the lightship last week, and you can view it on this blog. Apparently it's current owner has run into difficulties and as now put the ship up for sale - I believe the asking price is £139.000. To find out more, visit: www.lv23.com