Velázquez – The Great Magician of Art

Sherborne Art Society is a vibrant forum with a varied season of fine art and art history talks. We had not attended a meeting for one reason or another but were attracted to last weeks talk. Douglas Skeggs was the guest speaker on the subject of Diego Velázquez. With my art history education based on…

Architecture, Turner & Salisbury Cathedral

Daniel, my friend’s son, recently graduated with a degree in Architecture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. I chatted with him last week about the experience and the conversation reminded me just how complex architecture can be and how I admire those who master the profession. I always stand in awe when I look…