Unfortunately Annecy has recently just been in the press for the terrible shooting that took place there. Having just returned I thought I'd share a few snaps of an exhibition I went to at the Chateau and let you know dispite the atrocious act that put it in the news it is a very lovely town and had some cool work on display.

Well, in that this was 5 minutes from our studio I thought it really should be attended. To be honest I'd seen a fair few of the pics online so wasn't really expecting too much on top of what I was aware of. It didn't exhilarate me, however neither was it a waste of time. It kind of sat somewhere comfortably in the middle. Here's a couple more shots which I thought I'd post. I can't ruin it for anyone else as it's finished now, so if you missed it, sorry, but tough.

Every year I like to visit the National Portrait Gallery and view the entries for the BP Portrait Awards. And this year was no exception. The work on display is varied to say the least, some are not really 'my cup of tea', whereas others really are quite exceptional... Close your eyes if you're intending on going - and I thoroughly recommend you do as below is this years winner and one of my favourites too, Auntie by Aleah Chapin.

James Mylne is an artist with an interesting quirk, he's chosen the most democratic of mediums (the humble biro) to flex his creative prowess.