He was commissioned to create numerous portraits, including paintings of Benjamin Britten, Federico Fellini, and Enid Blyton. His work is featured in The Museum of Modern Art and a number of galleries, and his paintings can also be found in many private collections.
Thought I would post this in its own thread for those who may not have seen it before.
It will also be easier to find in the illustrators sections of the forums.
" A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
- The Christmas Tree Aeroplane - Society Member
I enjoy looking at that portrait as there's a great deal woven into it, showing so many aspects of Enid Blyton's life and work. It's a pity we can't see a really big version. I was trying to work out whether the circus and farm books are represented but I don't think they are. I particularly like the Faraway Tree and the fantail pigeons.
One thing that jars is Amelia Jane, as the doll depicted is a later creation. The original Amelia Jane doll which inspired the stories looked quite different - a photo of it can be seen on page 9 of The Story of My Life.
"Heyho for a starry night and a heathery bed!" - Jack, The Secret Island.
"There is no bond like the bond of having read and liked the same books."
- E. Nesbit, The Wonderful Garden.
Tom Adams is the front cover illustrator of the Fontana issues of Agatha Christie novels, they’re always full of detail and some of them were very macabre! I was fascinated and scared of them when I was little. Yes, it’s definitely Seckford Hall, I live very close by, and I’m certain that’s right.
I was, Susie. I've been retired for over 11 years now. However, I did my boat building in Norfolk alongside the Broads but the boats (sea-going yachts) were launched nearer to you in Ipswich.
"You can't change history as that won't change the future"
Anita Bensoussane wrote: ↑02 Feb 2023, 10:16
I'm sure it is Seckford Hall. Enid used to stay there with the Hunt family.
Thanks Anita - that's what made me wonder if it was that building, as I knew of the connection.
Thanks Boatbuilder for the close up. I drive past Seckford Hall on my way to work, but it's mostly hidden behind trees, and so I can only get a glimpse of it, and obviously I need to keep my focus on the road, so can't have a proper look.
Interesting to see we have another Suffolk resident on the forums (Susie9598).
