16th – 23rd November I arrived in the Capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaata, after a long Aeroflot flight via Moscow. It is a harsh winter -25 to -40 and my friends are uncertain if we will be able to drive 500 miles North to our destination. Fortunately Mongolians are fearless and love nothing more than a Continue Reading
Reflections on painting
People often describe fine art as “a universal language” and it is true that despite geographical, ethnic and cultural differences, it is natural for humans to enjoy art not because it is necessary for survival, but for art’s own sake. The impulse behind art lies in the pleasure that is derived from conveying the ‘beauty’ Continue Reading
Portrait artist Alexander Talbot Rice strives to capture beauty over time
Article by Janice Jann for #legend online If the eyes are the window to the soul, then Alexander Talbot Rice’s eyes betray a ravenous soul, his gaze absorbing every detail around him. Talbot Rice’s gaze has recently fallen on Hong Kong, where he is undertaking a project for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Through his skill as a Continue Reading