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- Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1630314251047-VAVPJLAMJB3CPWYPJ7YD/IMG_9997.jpeg News Blog - At long last a 'real' Art Fair rather than online!!! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1630314268848-9SP9RPEUOD4JT7T88IJ5/IMG_0061.jpeg News Blog - At long last a 'real' Art Fair rather than online!!! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/12/10/christmas-greetings-to-you-all-and-wishing-for-a-much-brighter-2021 monthly 0.5 2020-12-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1607608093448-ZS65Q202SY62PU2RTQ51/Screenshot+2020-12-10+at+13.25.45.jpeg News Blog - Christmas Greetings to you all and wishing for a much brighter 2021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1607608712777-9TXQICA4UGYV3HIBBCEM/IMG_8071.jpeg News Blog - Christmas Greetings to you all and wishing for a much brighter 2021 Little Sitting Dog. 44cm H x 35cm L x 28cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1607609010701-S2XBM1YGV5VKI3LTIOBO/IMG_2380.jpeg News Blog - Christmas Greetings to you all and wishing for a much brighter 2021 Staying Strong! 25cm x 20.5cm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1607609055834-MQLNT7RIHD23SIP7ZAV6/IMG_2367.jpeg News Blog - Christmas Greetings to you all and wishing for a much brighter 2021 Old Friends I. 42cm x 29cm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1607609096651-ZZXXLEIEUV2273QPS30E/IMG_2362.jpeg News Blog - Christmas Greetings to you all and wishing for a much brighter 2021 Still Close Friends I 42cm x 28cm https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/28/this-is-colossal-article-about-my-work monthly 0.5 2020-10-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603881425022-A8IF00EWB8EQ4MACI9W8/Screenshot+2020-10-28+at+10.25.26.png News Blog - This is Colossal. Article about my work https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/octoberthe-month-of-the-dog-for-me monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603542842210-9PLI4766GYRFLPQ2S2C9/IMG_9464.jpeg News Blog - October......the month of the Dog for me ‘Tapestry Lurcher’ on the left, then ‘Little Sitting Dog’ in the centre and ‘Artemis’ Hunting Hound’ on the right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603543501221-ZPOI6E5KJ1MTF08EDRA7/IMG_9608.jpeg News Blog - October......the month of the Dog for me My beautiful Painted Dog, I had such fun in choosing the right fabrics for this piece, even managed to find some African print. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603543817272-B1ZGUJ3IO9FF80QEFLM0/IMG_9625.jpeg News Blog - October......the month of the Dog for me A lovely face of this stunning creature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603544166139-FI2TM90TW4HM44ZXOZ0Q/IMG_9011.jpeg News Blog - October......the month of the Dog for me My denim dog, made from a friends old jeans and shirts, I wanted to keep as many of the old seams in as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603544231063-XSUUXHOAUJ0ORJ1RZ2BH/Screenshot+2020-10-17+at+10.14.16.jpeg News Blog - October......the month of the Dog for me There he is amongst all the other many exhibits https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/september-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603542210965-G3NM3FL7LY6Z1XHTFJZA/Screenshot+2020-09-22+at+08.42.24.jpeg News Blog - September 2020 https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/august-a-small-respite-to-see-people monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541725871-GZIXVHEOXBW5M4WBKWZF/IMG_1782.jpeg News Blog - August, a small respite to see people The spacious marquee https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541769399-4DNTYOSOAJC23M7UY2X3/IMG_1785.jpeg News Blog - August, a small respite to see people Oooops, the wind had a say in the matter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541812425-NNJU2URO5FN13133WLFC/IMG_9530.jpeg News Blog - August, a small respite to see people The little Airedale destined as a surprise present https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541875329-HVK7LUKLOATAISPH8TNF/IMG_9554.jpeg News Blog - August, a small respite to see people The Airedale https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/july-and-its-a-painting-month-for-me monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603540869389-3L0BN0BCZTC7W1L3HQDD/IMG_1511.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me These two chairs reminded me of the old friends, Sir John Betjeman and John Piper (both of whom I have been fortunate to have met). they just never stopped talking and giggling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603540999911-41DJB6XRMCCNYJUJLR0X/IMG_1685.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me ‘Not talking’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541038073-I7CY2E4YSYX6E1F3U73F/IMG_1485.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me A comfy old armchair https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541115814-7RADFW55NYZ4J3E17MJY/IMG_1683.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me ‘Nothing to say to you’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541148794-9NX8W8JH6SQELCWYWRTC/IMG_1493.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me An old friend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541183597-UPKMH2OGG1SUXL060GNQ/E8BC29B2-183D-4A2A-9ADD-0BFF5E7A0012.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me Sketch of one of my fabric dogs in ink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603541221996-EY6T5O1BHC2I5DHR3GN5/IMG_1446.jpeg News Blog - July and it's a painting month for me ‘Mr Blue’ the Greyhound in inks https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/may-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603539631094-GCB70XYED270PHXEUZU0/IMG_9375.jpeg News Blog - May 2020 The two versions of Mr Blue the Greyhound with his very particular markings. Scale wise the taller one stands at 37cm high https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603539752591-YSOUYHGG9MGTEWCYK8LD/IMG_9324.jpeg News Blog - May 2020 The one made from wire, paper and epoxy resin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603539799456-9CJCPNOZIV3YI5MPEW57/IMG_9397.jpeg News Blog - May 2020 The textile version in playful pose https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/february-march-and-april-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603538504540-S2H8P8DLB9JM1D5ZGVSU/IMG_1666.jpeg News Blog - February, March and April 2020 The ‘Newcastle’Magpie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603538602862-GY9DJZRSXKU4VZG18LXX/IMG_8977.jpeg News Blog - February, March and April 2020 The Cat, sitting quietly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603538688272-ZNJJ9PKNAV67MQJU98O5/IMG_9250.jpeg News Blog - February, March and April 2020 ‘Brock’ the Badger with old wristwatches, clothes brushes, tobacco pouches and pipes to name a few of the personal items incorporated. The most intriguing being a plastic mite, the gentleman had been a research animal Veterinarian in Africa . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603538797375-NKZ1TY4ALDWGR3T8690S/IMG_9302.jpeg News Blog - February, March and April 2020 Old dog leads, military insignia and white pipe cleaners are all to be found on the head of the Badger. https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2020/10/24/start-of-the-year-catch-up-january-2020 monthly 0.5 2020-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603537866160-JTPHHQGM2RRCYCKBI2B0/IMG_8945.jpeg News Blog - Start of the year catch up January 2020 ‘Independent Spirit’ the Cockerel stands at 45cm High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1603538038963-03EIWMASLN9KQ5IO434W/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Start of the year catch up January 2020 https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/11/27/christmas-is-coming monthly 0.5 2019-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1574863860220-XFF25SQVPGPDFHZSVAYZ/White+Hound+38cm+H+x+15cm+W+x+44cm+L+-+Version+2.jpg News Blog - Christmas is coming The White Hound , mixed media 35cm H x 44cm L x 15cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1574863946025-CNLUNOA7RVM0OBPMRMQZ/Silken+Lurcher+38H+x+45L+x+16W.jpg News Blog - Christmas is coming The silken Lurcher, textiles and wire, 38cm H x 45cm L x 16ch W https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/7/11/third-piece-of-july-news monthly 0.5 2019-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1562838946605-CWDMY6WS2H76AUKTG2B6/Screenshot+2019-07-11+at+09.48.55.png News Blog - Third piece of July news! https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/7/11/second-bit-of-july-news monthly 0.5 2019-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1562838498705-660YCNVQDP4YRRW8AOBO/Meles+Meles+-+Version+2.jpg News Blog - Second bit of July news ‘Bisto’ the life size Badger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1562839584591-AL0W4WDB9GBBKHVEDFT7/Screenshot+2019-07-11+at+11.05.39.png News Blog - Second bit of July news https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/7/11/first-july-news monthly 0.5 2019-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1562837836342-A3D4WCCU5MZ0NCPCAM13/Ontario+Hare+32cm+h+x+34cm+L+x+19cm+W.jpg News Blog - First July News Ontario Hare 32cm High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1562837873842-V9T6VBNAN2DTRMJEYBAC/Little+Hare+.jpg News Blog - First July News Possibly the Hare’s last view of greenery from my workroom window before being crated up for its journey https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/6/30/summer-design-collection-in-glasgow monthly 0.5 2019-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1561894410821-N7MQ898W0U5VW8F7HM8H/Chicken+with+attitude+42cm+H+x+35cm+L+x+22cm+W.jpg News Blog - Summer Design Collection in Glasgow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1561894442207-7TNT028BB48KGZMH825U/Chicken+with+Attitude.jpg News Blog - Summer Design Collection in Glasgow https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/6/18/skylark-galleries-summer-exhibition-19th-june-30th-june-2019-galleryoxo-oxo-tower-wharf-london-southbank monthly 0.5 2019-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560874199486-U9SQG5LP8BK8H8IY8JBA/Elegant+Black+Hound.jpg News Blog - Skylark Galleries Summer Exhibition 19th June- 30th June 2019 Gallery@Oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Southbank Elegant Black Hound 51cm H x 72cm L x 22cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560874319552-7GXC2LKMJH2GTZUWG2VX/Elegant+Black+Hound+++49cm+H+x+66cm+L+x+19cm+W.jpg News Blog - Skylark Galleries Summer Exhibition 19th June- 30th June 2019 Gallery@Oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Southbank Hound made with a strong wire armature, and vintage textiles with some embroidery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560874427049-M0I9EFC9IQNGDUJVOKCA/Gallery+%40Oxo News Blog - Skylark Galleries Summer Exhibition 19th June- 30th June 2019 Gallery@Oxo, Oxo Tower Wharf, London Southbank How much is that doggy in the window? Hanging Day at Gallery @Oxo 18th June——-opening night tomorrow 19th June https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/6/18/pinkfoot-gallery-cat-show-25st-may-2nd-june monthly 0.5 2019-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560873141927-NXJ6QGN0MCR3S6PJRIOH/One+in+a+million News Blog - Pinkfoot Gallery Cat Show 25st May - 2nd June ‘One in a Million’ made from a huge selection of found objects including plastic dinosaurs and typewriter keys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560873231362-O364X4LFASG913CV0R5G/lion+at+heart News Blog - Pinkfoot Gallery Cat Show 25st May - 2nd June a Cat called ‘Lion at Heart’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560873269868-XKHTD744ITF62TXZ636N/Thimble+tip News Blog - Pinkfoot Gallery Cat Show 25st May - 2nd June ‘Thimble Tip’ the cat https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/6/18/dog-show-at-chatsworth-house-during-may-2019 monthly 0.5 2019-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560872246053-GVX4Z4WKUTKJI1J6I9Y2/Artemis+Hound+found+a+new+home+after+the+show News Blog - Dog Show at Chatsworth House during May 2019 ‘Artemis’ Hound’ found a new home after the show, the tapestry fabric with all the animals woven into the design was such an appropriate find. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560872289619-E1A78BZ48BTRU053C2CP/Artemis%27+Hound News Blog - Dog Show at Chatsworth House during May 2019 58cm H 66cm L x 26cm W https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2019/6/18/april-in-australia monthly 0.5 2019-06-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871024365-VC1KY9780UJ63W1O2GNY/IMG_8633.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871038945-A2ZJDR0ORY1IRB9E78T7/IMG_7975.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871050398-FRWWY67ZNKV0ZAFRYWG5/IMG_7804.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871064674-2WX6IESGHC83J7U5UEHO/IMG_8637.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871076300-AR92GD7TSMW699Z5PWOV/IMG_7834.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871085236-NZQBJKIS3MDOCX8S12BU/IMG_8665.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871094283-EK3M8TGNZRYSI8V548GK/IMG_7751.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871108986-YZBA5CH02WM6YFU75J0D/IMG_8558.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871131876-DTRMNKE011G87X80TFTL/IMG_8686.JPG News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871162818-L1LG8LFBLLS26V3FHV6H/IMG_8323.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871172684-YBXTP0Q8CPVA78MH6ZLA/IMG_8374.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1560871183244-QHM2HUMGBG80U2LM62T5/IMG_8670.jpg News Blog - April In Australia https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2018/9/14/new-house-new-studio-space-1 monthly 0.5 2018-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1536919183882-2Q3CX5BCOWAECYBQTBBL/IMG_5744.jpg News Blog - New house, new studio space https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2018/5/18/textile-workshops-next-april-in-australia monthly 0.5 2018-05-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1526636087759-KSW6C25AJ04AAJPEEAXN/Screen+Shot+2018-05-18+at+10.30.12.png News Blog - Textile Workshops next April in Australia https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2018/4/21/second-art-fair-in-may monthly 0.5 2018-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328721670-RZEJ224F046YQDAJZHLS/The+Otter+and+his+prize+73H+x+40+L+x+17+W.jpg News Blog - Second Art Fair in May 'The Otter and his prize' a life-size swimming Otter proudly hanging on to its fish-shaped jelly mould https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328827438-Z0RS4S60YOKFMFVTNM7W/Leaping+Pine+Marten+58cm+L+x+41cm+H+x+16cm+W.jpg News Blog - Second Art Fair in May 'Leaping Pine Marten' a life-size wire and expanded foam form covered in Scottish tweeds and 'found' objects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328899598-MLQ15HOZ3EKWEHT8PVSU/Lion+at+heart+45cm+L+x+46cm+H+x+15cm+W.jpg News Blog - Second Art Fair in May 'Lion at heart' life size feline full of attitude https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328949940-W72O617R6DSVLPK2PZSY/Cygnus+head+on.jpg News Blog - Second Art Fair in May 'Cygnus' a life-size Bronze resin Swan to reside in your garden https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2018/4/21/two-art-fairs-in-may monthly 0.5 2018-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524327910477-A8YTHY1W5TPMDN216UUN/Eagle+Owl%28Bubo+bubo%29+75cm+H+x+41cm+W+x+28cm+D.jpg News Blog - Two Art Fairs in May Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo) a very arresting Owl from various found materials residing on his own Deed box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328026319-CCMVRV0JGY2FA6YCBTDF/A+Parliament+of+Owls.jpg News Blog - Two Art Fairs in May A Parliament of Owls made from wire, tin and an old cash box, they give sage advice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328214663-S43AHKOMBQGRAPHAXQSI/Rapid+Response+49cm+H+x+94cm+L+x+25cm+W.jpg News Blog - Two Art Fairs in May 'Rapid response' the Hare with all the things he needs to help attached to his collar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328300880-F92SK5XAVZAE5K2SBSLR/%27Thimble+-tip%27+45cm+H+x+29cm+L+x+24cm+W.jpg News Blog - Two Art Fairs in May 'Thimble-tip' the cat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1524328398280-R4K9P7EHUQBOE9RZDOQS/Elegant+Hound.jpg News Blog - Two Art Fairs in May 'Elegant Hound' a beautiful creature made from wire, and textiles https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2018/2/21/australian-magazine-junkies monthly 0.5 2018-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1519218376343-IZAYP2AXW6KI9VSELX1H/IMG_8617.jpg News Blog - 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British Craft Council Pavilion at the London Design Fair This Horse and Foal made from all manner of recycled and found objects will be amongst many other pieces on show at the Fair, to give an idea of size, the larger Horse is approx. 50cm H x 50cm L https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2016/8/19/edinburgh-festival-at-the-union-gallery-12th-august-12th-september monthly 0.5 2016-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471605121521-BNQB43ZE4XLO7XY8AKZF/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Edinburgh Festival at the Union Gallery 12th August - 12th september from the left:'If I keep a green bough in my heart, then the singing birds will come' 'Birds of a feather flock together'; 'Every bird loves to hear himself sing' https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2016/6/9/bucks-open-studios monthly 0.5 2016-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1465480971079-WHZH2B4A6779NXZMDQXE/just+some+of+my+small+flock+that+will+be+on+show News Blog - Bucks Open Studios Just some of my flock that will be available at Alphabet Soup https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2016/5/21/curious-and-cautionary-tails-opening-may-26th-2016 monthly 0.5 2016-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1463848086519-4E3NPNGN9UM5FI2OEI5J/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Curious and Cautionary Tails opening May 26th 2016 https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2016/3/12/2hv4u3i0povvwr3pf9bxcgjs4h9rxu monthly 0.5 2016-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1457794256417-6IKQT8HW2H3GJ0TUGELZ/Black+Swan News Blog - Another Life at Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery Black Swan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1457794316236-GC4TUG2VRHUM8SX9PDPA/Fish+please++the+Cat News Blog - Another Life at Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1457794416088-YJDUQFP3HJ02RATL8XJC/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Another Life at Leeds Craft Centre and Design Gallery https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2015/7/7/summer-cocktail-at-the-union-gallery monthly 0.5 2015-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1436264292698-ZDVXZKVTRWCVQPIEMZT8/Hare+Heads News Blog - Summer Cocktail at the Union Gallery 'Penny' and 'Handsome' 70cm high https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1436264370738-ADVI8CXRTHESL3U9USPG/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Summer Cocktail at the Union Gallery https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2015/6/8/sculpture-on-the-farm monthly 0.5 2015-06-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1433781895352-2RZYBOJUWV1EXN56Y3RY/%27Cria%27+the+Alpaca News Blog - Sculpture on the Farm Cria the Alpaca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1433781974873-ESV3ULOJJ7L49AQQEQRS/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Sculpture on the Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1433782004985-5ZHCRJ8WFIUM2EUWYJNW/image-asset.png News Blog - Sculpture on the Farm https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2015/5/28/bucks-open-studios-showing-at-alphabet-soup monthly 0.5 2015-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1432833766336-USL6HLZP8YS8XQ2FKU5F/A+flock+for+the+show News Blog - Bucks Open Studios, showing at Alphabet Soup Flock of birds ready to go to Alphabet Soup in Great Missenden , Bucks https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2015/4/23/68zxtr6c46tyumffv2i0egh6sq0voy monthly 0.5 2015-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1429774917816-ZVELTO5C8JVN66AQJL4K/Brighton+Dog+Show News Blog https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2015/3/23/shaggy-hounds-in-bath monthly 0.5 2015-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1427116185836-IAQ5TKDX90FL1U0PCDKS/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Shaggy Hounds in Bath https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2015/3/7/exhibition-in-bath monthly 0.5 2015-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1425770573105-X4F95XS0LT0E3C05DEPV/IMG_3080.JPG News Blog - Exhibition in Bath https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2014/11/15/christmas-show-at-smithy-gallery-blanefield-glasgow monthly 0.5 2014-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1416067270279-UKNMM77ZQL5JJIUCUH2N/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Christmas Show at Smithy Gallery. 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Here are some of the birds waiting for their perches, spot the species: Great tit, Blue Tit, Long tailed Tit, Greenfinch, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, Chaffinch, Wren, Robin and Kingfisher https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2014/5/16/the-chelsea-flower-show-in-london monthly 0.5 2014-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1400237615171-41D7C6FHYT6PA5PG6QGL/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - The Chelsea Flower Show in London 10 species of british birds https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2014/4/30/shaggy-dog-tale monthly 0.5 2014-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1398881873845-P2BSPHGMALLLAP208G47/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Shaggy Dog Tale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1398882025862-3JBMKTHYXMI0RHGRN02G/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - Shaggy Dog Tale https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2014/4/23/the-albion-gallery-in-chipping-norton monthly 0.5 2014-04-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1398237665933-BU8ETBGZG0C4L1L7X51W/it+stands+63cm+H+x+76cm+L+x+19cm+W News Blog - The Albion Gallery in Chipping Norton 63cm H x 76cm L x 19cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1398237805950-GO76SAA74Z6DSJUWMC6Q/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - The Albion Gallery in Chipping Norton https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2014/3/29/one-church-street-gallery-spring-collection monthly 0.5 2014-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1396110946478-6N6E62IU0AS1SSAMMIS9/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - One Church Street Gallery, Spring Collection Sky Blue Kimono 138cm H x 123cm W x 8cm D https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1396111258345-FIFV6ZKIKNRI2S6KZQUO/image-asset.jpeg News Blog - One Church Street Gallery, Spring Collection Floral Kimono frame size 26cmW x 26cmH x 4cmD https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2014/1/25/whats-happening-this-year monthly 0.5 2014-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1390675918516-97GBD5DTR18FU3MPQ0Z8/Carriage+Horse+right+profile.JPG News Blog - What's happening this year? You can see one of the toy horses under the eye which is made from an antique spoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1390676086964-QPC6GJYWI79WE0B7TBZ1/Carriage+Horse+52cm+H+x+67cm+L+x+18cm+W.JPG News Blog - What's happening this year? Typewriter keys, cutlery and knitting needles are also to be found in the piece. 52cm high x 67cm long x18cm wide https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/11/9/menagerie-in-full-swing monthly 0.5 2013-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1384012557004-5S7JVPDAEYFZ353NNUED/Squirrels+in+the+window.jpg News Blog - Menagerie in full swing An admiring glance through the window https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/10/31/show-opens-tomorrow monthly 0.5 2013-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1383246476348-H87Q74ILUYWMD3MSUQ2I/A+Sure+Thing.JPG News Blog - Show opens tomorrow https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/10/25/packaging-pieces-ready-for-the-show monthly 0.5 2013-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1382701048607-94049TOP56YU52YV9OWU/Cygnus+right+profile.JPG News Blog - Packaging pieces ready for the show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1382701086529-5KXRR0RZAWA02UIZ0RQV/Cygnus+left.JPG News Blog - Packaging pieces ready for the show https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/10/17/solo-show-in-edinburgh monthly 0.5 2013-10-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1382036157457-6PRIRYX413O23KEKK2VC/Solo+Show+invite+1.JPG News Blog - SOLO SHOW in EDINBURGH https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/10/15/squirrel-mayhem monthly 0.5 2013-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1381834744726-M9RJFHLHMAGH8LG1WSN1/Squirrel+Mischief.JPG News Blog - Squirrel Mayhem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1381835166621-KP5DMQ5LBV4SSZZLGMIA/Squirrel+%27Picante%27.JPG News Blog - Squirrel Mayhem Here is 'Picante' the squirrel, named after the pimento tins I used in making him https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/7/31/august-birds-a-pair-of-long-tailed-titmice monthly 0.5 2013-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1375293850163-VPKZIOHN2FYGAWU44D8O/August+offer+Long+tailed+Tits.JPG News Blog - August birds A pair of Long-tailed Titmice https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/6/29/julys-tufted-titmouse monthly 0.5 2013-07-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1372529867035-SD5S7MO0EJWU9EZC83RL/July+offer+Tufted+Titmouse.JPG News Blog - July's Tufted Titmouse https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/6/29/pinkfoot-gallery monthly 0.5 2013-06-29 https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/5/31/june-offer-a-kingfisher monthly 0.5 2013-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1370000305353-GMSGO5L5GKQREOLH76OD/DSC07217.JPG News Blog - June offer. A Kingfisher (sorry he has already flown away) https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/5/27/zoneonearts-website-to-follow monthly 0.5 2013-05-29 https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/5/1/38v014dqrlooc8p66eh26nuivctkjf monthly 0.5 2013-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1367424319414-YZS8G9KZLD9QS9XE48HL/May+Great+Titmouse.JPG News Blog - May offer - A Great Titmouse has now flown off! Great Tit for May https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2013/3/5/affordable-art-fair-7th-10th-march monthly 0.5 2013-03-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1362526234189-RPUA647T3C0VU8KI6EGO/AAF+Hare+Leaping.JPG News Blog - Affordable Art Fair 7th - 10th March Leaping Hare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1362526267246-J7WTD9FHSNOTTR3PU177/AAF+Hare+Bounding.JPG News Blog - Affordable Art Fair 7th - 10th March Bounding Hare https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2012/11/10/9rjg1grtq0iu55jatq2y6o0xhyuxyt monthly 0.5 2013-01-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1359655661655-UFLPH2JDSW6MU5DJUEES/Dsc09602.jpg News Blog - 'In the Company of Birds' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1359655667850-ZK5A5YIZ4EV3UYW2DDZC/%27Edgar+on+his+perch%27+left.jpg News Blog - 'In the Company of Birds' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1359655680094-E8DP9CPKRAV0EPLC93DR/Mischievious+Magpie+right.JPG News Blog - 'In the Company of Birds' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1359655689550-ND3SDQ7DPUYBBSFBNCDY/Thieving+Magpie+I+34H+x+49L+x+22W.JPG News Blog - 'In the Company of Birds' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1359657280108-2QTDFXDQ87UOST2DPAKO/Long-legged+line++98L+x+47H+x+1D.JPG News Blog - 'In the Company of Birds' https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2012/11/10/lots-of-tweeting-in-my-workshop monthly 0.5 2012-11-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1352570042995-PSIHW9E5YENSTD861N5C/DSC06730.JPG News Blog - Lots of tweeting in my workshop https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2012/9/21/horse-of-sparta-off-to-japan monthly 0.5 2012-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1348265643278-N9JSYU7QMGF00RVQXI0U/DSC06510.JPG News Blog - Horse of Sparta off to a new home https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2012/9/19/upcycled-sculpture-ready-for-leeds monthly 0.5 2012-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1348053872236-DJOPUZFO4G876XO247SE/Hare+Belle+79H+x+37L+x+22W.JPG News Blog - Upcycled Sculpture ready for Leeds 'Hare Belle' 79cm high x 37cm long x 22cm wide This piece is going to be shown at the Leeds show in November. It is made from a whole assortment of recycled and now 'upcycled' materials! I have made several Hares in the past and they are such a beautiful form to work on, I try to portray their seemingly deceptive fragile structure and their ever alert state of presence. In this piece close inspection will reveal car windscreen wipers, bits from a cafetiere, a dog collar and cupboard handle amongst many other 'found' objects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1348054632658-QJPVAGVGOVEP7JTQV0J6/Hare+Belle+head+right+side.JPG News Blog - Upcycled Sculpture ready for Leeds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1348054655817-F7FI9F7LSY5L85J9YT9P/Hare+Belle+right+side.JPG News Blog - Upcycled Sculpture ready for Leeds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1348054670905-GYES159GWGKZYUVCP65O/Hare+Belle+head.JPG News Blog - Upcycled Sculpture ready for Leeds https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2012/9/17/steampunk-horse-on-its-way-to-aberdeen monthly 0.5 2012-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1347884062459-X39R5E5X3YUJDUXP01QU/%27Horse+of+Sparta%27++63+x+74+x+20.JPG News Blog - 'Steampunk' Horse on it's way to Aberdeen! 'Horse of Sparta' is 63cm high x 74cm long x 20cm high it is off to the Jack Tierney Gallery in Aberdeen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1347884193876-8NLHWWXQXLOM94LA6B6U/DSC06491.JPG News Blog - 'Steampunk' Horse on it's way to Aberdeen! This lively piece is made with a wire armature onto which I have attached a variety of found, recycled and now 'upcycled' materials. Close inspection will reveal dog leads, hinges, old clock parts,keys and cutlery amongst many other items. I love this piece and hope it will find fans in Scotland. https://barbarafranc.co.uk/new-blog/2012/9/4/leeds-xmas-show monthly 0.5 2012-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1346753386367-A6RW9BAN2RIK4B6F5S7Y/Artist%27s+mess.JPG News Blog - Leeds Xmas Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1346752720842-S1QSPC6RYVDM6WLFSJAL/%27Fish+Eye%27+detritis+1.JPG News Blog - Leeds Xmas Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1346753252040-5HCA936HKW3Z40R6T80I/Red+Squirrel+sitting+1.JPG News Blog - Leeds Xmas Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1346752762419-91XP8B8MVKDRN52XRBKM/My+hidden+treasures.JPG News Blog - Leeds Xmas Show https://barbarafranc.co.uk/index daily 1.0 2023-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690570504348-ASBV7PF83ZA8W2OEI3TZ/IMG_8030.jpeg Images - Three stunning Lurchers These three have a wire armature and body made from papier mâché. I am always inspired by the elegance of these gentle creatures….approx height is 42cm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690637775527-VE8VSEJQHFV3Z1WGSF04/Eagle+Owl.jpeg Images - The Eagle Owl Bubo Bubo Close up of my Owl showing the opticians’ test lenses that I found to use for its eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690639656013-JATIOU1D2ZTI6DNALSJQ/%250A.jpeg Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690645371846-6KLPAYF6EKH0M2XT4MRV/Otter+73cm+H+x+40cm+L+x+17cm+W+Fresh+Art.jpeg Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690646795544-ZC8MIJT1BIVMPVPHZKMN/April%2BWren%2B2.jpeg Images - Wren with flowers a wall mounted piece for indoors as are all the others https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690648033099-8TP9I2075XR8LEOZ53EY/Pinkfoot%2BKingfisher%2BII.jpeg Images - Kingfisher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690735782887-ID9UJCXZO0T5LRVNHA2O/Griffin.jpg Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471626173593-1JDHJCNO3DG5T0N64FH2/Brock+57cm+L+x+47cm+H+x+23cm+W+-+Version+2.jpg Images - Brock the Badger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471624927600-1P3OTB6WLG8Z880T9QWK/Barbara+franc-+Fox+and+hen.jpg Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471700945656-TGJMEYFY8E5E2ICVM3K2/Barbara+franc+Huntley+1.jpg Images Huntley is 115cm H x 90cm L x 37cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1346407283819-DI5PGXOHBM0GCPFNEXLS/Sisters-silver+3.JPG Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471708634378-YYRTYD0B2YTKG396P5XY/red+herrings.jpg Images - 'Red Herrings' Three Fish swimming together made from copper wire, brass shim and glass paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471716018475-CTMICEX5GCXTJGVU12LG/Cow+with+the+Crumpled+Horn+58cm+high+x+90cm+long.jpg Images - The Cow with the crumpled horn I This early sedate creature was made with a mixture of wire, copper, recycled scrap metal, tins and plastic milk cartons 58cm H x 90cm L x 26cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690643046799-IFLDWVVFIN2OCDWZUSKF/IMG_5376.jpeg Images - Diana's Horse This was a specially commissioned piece where my client sent me a whole hoard of personal items to incorporate into the sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690570839880-T9SANI3BO6WEBPEXSGYN/Rapid+Response+49cm+H+x+94cm+L+x+25cm+W.jpeg Images - Rapid Response A bounding Hare with a sculpted foam core covered with hand dyed fabrics and metal bands, mounted on a first aid box. it is 49cm H x 94cm L x 25cm W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471611068464-ZFE5V4WIFKW2UN81AOJP/Barbara+Franc+-+Scottish+Deerhound+and+the+Haberdasher%27s+Dog+-+Version+2.jpg Images - The Haberdasher's Dog and Scottish Deerhound together https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471620417131-1CV6V8F3DSDP0KOPG1M1/Barbara+Franc++Anchovy+Cat+head.jpg Images - 'A cat called Anchovy' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690620595533-8OMWH33EFOLUMQ31MM0L/IMG_4670.jpeg Images - Pearl close up She is quite the fowl with diamanté' broach and a ring of plastic carrots round her neck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471615328762-LF9AF9XEEDIERDARSLJA/Barbara+Franc-+hare+left+profile.jpg Images - Portrait photo of the 'Singer sewing machine' Hare https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1405937117935-AVH57OOPLBCI5AE4P0A7/White+swan++front.JPG Images - White Swan I https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471616801724-8993KBHLO3A3Q9CAH4EE/Barbara+Franc-+Birds+of+a+feather+flock+together+H45+xW38+x+D23.jpg Images - 'Birds of a feather, flock together' a very common British saying that I have illustrated with Long tailed Titmice, as you never see one on it's own. The glass Bell Jar with a ceramic base was found in an old clock repair shop where it was no longer needed for display. The jar is 45cmH x 38cm W x 23cm D   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1687169049375-SP0YLTCDHZQOOTJRJCF2/Goldfinch+Charm+for+AfPD.jpeg Images - Charm of Goldfinches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1346421508417-TEXEU1XF002J1G4TLRDL/Military+Macaw+-+Mark.JPG Images - Mark the Military Macaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690640543320-WSKR0X2EHY5FNM8UJG6X/IMG_7922.jpeg Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1690624392114-9DEG4M73SPXBSQXSE6W2/IMG_4949.jpg Images - Fox on the prowl This is my most recent Fox commission and I was happy to deliver it in person and see where it would stand in her garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471712228957-NNVGLL8A7PIS9DKTEA1I/Angel+Corset+II+60+cm+high.jpg Images - Angel Corset II https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471713895829-J2E2XJNHZL002QTCJY53/94+Serenity+70+cm+high.jpg Images Serenity against a mirror in the garden to show the rear view of the hollow interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5040863284ae39da43a2ffa3/1471714585717-7SS8B0I8C24H0R1R1QQM/lead+horse+left.jpg Images - 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