{"product_id":"lando-norris-original-painting-by-lee-mansi","title":"Lando Norris Original Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eLando Norris Original Painting by Lee Mansi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'helvetica neue'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eARTIST BIO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease let me introduce myself. I am a 62 year old male who's passion is anything to do with art. Ever since I was a child my Nan would buy me drawing pads and crayons, I loved to draw. Even my best birthday presents were art pads and pencils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt school I couldn't wait for my art class which flew by, unlike maths lesson seem to drag on for ever. From an early age I would go to the library and ponder over paintings by famous artist, trying to copy their work from Leonardo de vinci to Hockney.\u003cbr\u003eUntil I went to college studying art is where I could appreciate the different styles of painting. I love the impressionist paintings, Delacroix colours, Van goghs use of brushstrokes, and Monets use of light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough William turner was not an impressionist painter as such he's later work I admire the atmospheric feel to his works.\u003cbr\u003eAfter leaving Barnet art college in 1978 I became a trainee draftsman with Sir Owen Williams and partners. I couldn't see much future in that so went on as a bricklayers apprentice, finally working on Alexander Palace rebuilding the 6 feet round bullseyes 100 feet from the ground and many other famous buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStill my passion for art was a hobby for me as unless famous would not pay the bills.\u003cbr\u003eMy wife worked in the city and I renovated our properties moving up the property ladder our goal to be with each other renovating properties. In 1993 we hit a recession and lost all our equity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI have three lovely daughters, but the youngest Colette at seven weeks old contracted meningitis leaving her severely disabled. A year and a half later my wife died aged 38. My children have kept me going and now some 20 years later they have flown the nest and Colette in supported living, I can now pursue my love of art. It is so therapeutic for me. I am no Leonardo de vinci, but every brush stroke I put on canvas makes me happy and that for me is what painting is all about .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Escapade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55568273899905,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0906\/6459\/9937\/files\/pxl_20260424_155952811.mp-full.jpg?v=1778590338","url":"https:\/\/escapade.com\/products\/lando-norris-original-painting-by-lee-mansi","provider":"Escapade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}