Lockdown productivity
- John Wilesmith
- May 5, 2020
- 1 min read
Having been furloughed in March from my job as head of operations at the Three Counties Showground, I suddenly had a lot of time to fill and as a result, decided to indulge myself by painting people and rugby players who really interest and inspire me.
I have produced over 50 different figures since the New Year, from Arthur Gould, Obolensky, Wakefield, to Sean Fitzpatrick and Fergus Slattery, and even Boris Johnson.
A real hero who has inspired me and captured the hearts of millions of people is Captain Tom Moore, whom I painted during April. The response I've had on social media has been amazing, and I managed to get in contact with Tom, who is keen to sign his figure, which we will auction off for charity all being well.

With the nation in shutdown it has also been far easier to make contact with many of my subjects and there are about 20 odd figures coming back from various parts of the globe, hopefully signed!
It's a difficult time for all, and i'm very grateful to be able to paint during lockdown.
For those wanting to purchase a Hand Painted Hero, please get in touch, as we are delivering during this time.
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