Terrible title. Dates from thee late '80s I think, when I was in love with Peter J. Absolutely no idea where he is noww. That is the way of the world, but it upsets. So too Pete Church. Somme just aren't on socials! #theferrisfilees #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty #frustration

Another abstract over the threee primaries. Could be a response to Jasper Johns. he was one of those artists who started brilliantly, then lapsed into complete unfulfillment. Along with Rauschenberg and de Kooning. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #mixedmedia

Been cutting up the personals from gay mags from 2003. Am going to glue them to another piece of paper or card, spray withing enamel, and then impose an image on top. Would have prefered a bigger piece. #theferrisfiles #acrylicpainting #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham

Balancing Act. Right! Time to get on with it. I have no idea how I keep going some days. All I want now is for some gallerist in Japan to 'discover' me... Won't happen though. #theferrisfiles #mixedmedia #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham

Angel Boy. Made an apple and sultana crumble earlier. It'll do 6 meals. Listening to Bronski Beat. Looking at old source material. Anoher project for a MA thesis after I'm dead. He said, hopefully! #theferrisfiles #acrylicpainting #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty

Heavenly, Tahoe. My skiing days are over. I came across a cache of old photos. Took me back to 1982 in Acambaro, and Brussels a little later. Will scan some and post. #theferrisfiles #mycottenham #nostalgia #acrylicpainting

Red Nude. Last in this batch as I got 3 notifications this morning. Acrylic on wallpaper sample. Early 70s, given to my father for school, but it came to me. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #acrylicpainting #mycottenham #nostalgia

Chacmool 2. A frottage and enamel on paper. It's a food implement taken from Catz when they refitted. The name is a falsehood, made up by an overkeen archaeologist, apparently. #theferrisfiles #mixedmedia #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #nostalgia

Grilled cheese with A's tomatoes. Fisr time ever to use the grill incorporated into the oven the owner replaced a couple of years back, though it took Tucker Gardner 9 months to do so! Anyone else eat this snackette? #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty

Loads of blackberries at the back of the house. Making a crumble with C's apples later. I have lard for pastry, but it was 'Best before 2021'! Where does the time go? #theferrisfiles #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty #ferrisphotos

First time ever I used the grill incorporated into the oven. I used Forman grll before, but it's getting ropey, losing its non-stick surfaces. Capricorns like simple and savoury over sweet. #theferrisfiles #ferrisphotos #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham

Cottenham Village Charon. Will probably restrict myself to posting 10 pics in a single moment. I have so much else to do. Who said retirement meant you could do all things you'd left previously undone? #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #acrylicpainting

Pestilene. My mind always sees the dark side. This was done BEFORE Covid, but after the AIDS pandemic. Blake somewhere in my head when I was staring at the smudges left when cleaning my brushes. #theferrisfiles #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty #nostalgia #artforsale

Trick Cyclist. This is a very old one, maybe the '80s. I bought some 'embellishments' and stickers at the Works yesterday. Have ust tried the first one. Just not sure how long they will remain in place? #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #acrylicpainting #mycottenham #nostalgia

Fabula. Inspired by El Greco. There are no filters on my PC. I couldn't remember the Spanish word, so typed #boy and monkey.' Wow! You should have see what came up on my search. We are heading for extinction! #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #acrylicpainting

St. Eustace. I may drop the rent for a cotenant yet again later today. I have to get someone. I am losing money as never before. 3 months covering everything myself. Just another strand to the awfulness! #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #mixedmedia

Holy Moses. Watching the hideous chaos and corruption across the pond. Why is he still in post? Maybe I understand nothing, but I have spent a lot of time in the States. The world is going to hell in a handcart. #theferrisfiles #mixedmedia #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham

Feed. Acrylic on paper, a way to echo the decalcomania, which actually requires wax and petrol! My grandparents had coal fires; I used to stare and see leonardo's battle scenes. Odd memory. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #dream #mycottenham #artforsale

Help. Oil pastel and ink on paper. I have four portions of pizza left over from lunch yesterday. 2 days food. Am going to make my first ever apple pie tomorrow, fruit supplied by a friend from work. #theferrisfiles #mixedmedia #mycottenham #metaphorsaplenty

15 notifications this morning. I have NEVER had so many. Has the algorithm changed? Or are people just beginning to see my posts? Either way, thanks so much. Feeling depressed at the mo, so this helps. #theferrisfiles #metaphorsaplenty #mycottenham #mixedmedia #happiness