2020 – Acrylic on Canvas
Throughout the CoronaVirus lockdown I wanted to paint something that summed up the human reaction and response to this pandemic. Sir Colonel Tom was that man, inspired by his sheer determination and desire to help his fellow man I decided to paint him. I wanted to capture his strength of spirit, his history encapsulating his story into the painting in the background. Faint images of soliders from the 2nd WW emerge from the mists of time, memories behind him. While he fights for his country in the present doing what he can to help his country and the NHS. His strength and determination are clear and present.