The Field

Art in the field

VEN though he is one of our most popular sporting artists, John Trickett still isn’t quite sure if he is getting it right. “I have just this moment finally put the brush down on my latest painting and it feels rather nice to take a break and chat,” he says, admitting: “I had been struggling with this one. I have been painting a series of large-canvas Scottish scenes to commission. This latest painting features an elderly stag holding hinds and chasing off a newcomer, although it

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