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Joy Swindells originates
from the Pendle area of Lancashire, an area of outstanding natural
beauty and inspiration for a lot of her landscapes and sketches. Like
her husband Simon, Joy's rich Lancashire accent easily gives away her
origins and gives a whole new lilt to spoken French!
After studying Restoration
of Art for several years in Newcastle on Tyne, Joy returned to
Lancashire and went into business as an art restorer where she earned a
considerable reputation for her skills. During this time, she also
accepted and painted a large number of commissions of local scenes. Joy
was well known in East Lancashire for her exhibitions of work. She is
quickly earning a similar reputation in Brittany and has recently
undertaken a month long exhibition where a number of her works have been
sold.
 Joy
has three adult children who remain in England, but who visit her in
France from time to time.
Menhir Ty is an entirely new venture compared to anything which Joy
has undertaken in the past, but the challenge has been accepted with
relish. She admits that it has been a far bigger job than she could
ever have initially imagined. However, despite the huge learning
curve of becoming an instant builder/painter/plumber, etc., she has
enjoyed the experience with all its trials and tribulations. Joy is
looking forward to receiving visitors at Menhir Ty and, hopefully,
passing on some of her artistic skills. |
Pendle Hill, Lancashire,
from Pasture Lane.
(Click to Enlarge)
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Proprieteurs: Joy & Simon Swindells,
Menir Ty, Bogas, Lanouée, 56120, France, Tel: 0033
(0)297 75 41 59 |
