Portrait of Deptford Miscellaneous

Portrait painter Ian Bruce, also 1/2 of the band The Correspondents, invites us into his studio for a portrait painting session.

Portrait painter, Ian Bruce, is going to take you on a tour of his neighbourhood as he is about to embark on a new portrait project to very simply paint people he knows in DeptfordThe area is full of musicians, artists and writers many of whom have carved their own unique style in their chosen field

The artist, who also happens to be 1/2 of the famous band The Correspondents, will lead a walk through Deptford that starts at his studioThere you will discover the full range of his work from painted animation to an exquisite book of delicately drawn pornographyParticipants are encouraged to send Ian a photo of themselves before their visitAt the studio they will find themselves included in a drawing which they can take away with them after the walk

After a cup of tea the tour continues to Acme artists studiosA stones throw from his front door these studios were built in the 70s in a former ships propeller factoryThere Ian will introduce you to his favourite artist and have a perusal of his studio

This will be followed by a walk through Deptford market, one of London's oldest and quirkiest of street marketsA diamond in the rough is found more often than you'd think in amongst the stacks of old junk, old trunks and old clothes

It'll be lunch time by this point and there is no better place to eat than The London Particular in New CrossBecky, the head chef, is a genius and you won't find a better plate of food for around £10

The walk includes tea and coffee at Ian's studio, your portrait to take away, and lunch

Artists: Ian Bruce, Penelope Sacorafou

Category: Attractions | Walking / Guided Tours

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