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Still logging in to Virtual Tourist after 7 years...

I joined VT to tell you honestly about places, things and experiences I really like (or hate). That means I don't write about places I have not visited, unlike some members. So, if you ever find an overload of unnecessary information on my pages, copied at will from other websites or guidebooks... or endless holiday snaps... or if I begin to sound like I am employed by the local Tourist Board, then you have permission to shoot me on sight.

Please 'rate' my tips if you find them useful and/or entertaining. It helps me think all the work has been appreciated. Don't believe anyone that says they aren't bothered about ratings ;o)

Virtual Tourist Artist Type Thingy Persons

aaaarrgh in reflective mood

Over a number of years now I have compiled a list of Virtual Tourist members who were visual artists, quite often travel related. This was thanks mainly to a small number of enthusiastic, like-minded VT friends. There are a fair number of creative members on Virtual Tourist. Below is the list of VT painters, sketchers, embroiderers etc. It will be a list of members who currently display their creative genius somewhere on their VT pages.

A special mention should go to Fred Siwak (VT member PALS) who, having been diagnosed with a debilitating illness, has still managed to successfully get his art photographed in ALL countries in the World!! His pages have been updated with the help of VT artist catalysta.

STOP PRESS: Sadly Fred passed away in July 2010. But his demonstration of tenacity and ambition will be an inspiration to many people!

Here comes the list...

The List, plain & simple

quick sketch

2-day (BE), 2wadegrnt (US), aaaarrgh (WAL), Alex-Perth (AU), Ann75 (CA), antonela (RSA), aquamantos (ENG), arty_girl (NIR), Ballyshagen (US), Beausoleil (US)*NEW*, birgitte (PH), birsen (ES), blint (ES), bluedeep (US), bsoucek (WAL), catalysta (US), cowieindc (US), edith626 (US), eugene.uk (ENG), florry (IE), funnybee (CA), gilabrand (IL), GrandmaR (US), Gwynethart (US), highlandlaura (US), j-san (JP), Katmosphere (US), Janeblue (PL), jeffmartinartist (AU), Jenniflower (ENG), Lady_Mystique (CA), Makart (PK), maritagnes (NO), nicolettart (US), painter123 (US), painterdave (IT), PALS (US), Parisforless (FR), phildeni (US), poons (ENG), ray_d (AU), roz.van (NIR), saccharinicity (US), Sir Richard (ES),
tiny58de (DE), tropicalbirdartist (US), unravelau (AU)

The total is creeping up slowly, now standing at 47! Those highlighted in BOLD have travel-related art. If you come across any others with their art in display, then I'd love to be able to increase the list.

Aaaarrgh's Newest Travel Pages

foggy memories

'Tintern Abbey - Tintern and the Wye Valley'

And new tips:

Cardiff, Wales... 'The city of greedy Seagulls'

Oxfordshire, England... 'Kelmscott ~ William Morris's Rural Retreat'

Wales... 'Caerleon ~ well preserved Roman town'

Travel plans...

Life's been busy so I haven't had a decent holiday for a long time. But I'm looking forward to a few days in Amsterdam (my second trip) in mid February 2012.

Berlin is also on my list, hopefully I'll get there too before the year is out!

Intro Updated Apr 5, 2012
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HORSCHECK Apr 19, 2012 at 1:13 PM Report Abuse

Sean, fabulous photo of your mini VT meeting with ettiewyn.
Beausoleil Apr 6, 2012 at 10:27 AM Report Abuse

Thank your for your comment about my paintings. The "Latrobe "Road" is one of my favorites too . . . as is the area. Our favorite winery is located near there. If you are looking for VT artists, check sandranunes as she does wonderful watercolors and also DJStarr who has a great outside web site. I'm enjoying your sketches, especially the one where you fell out the kitchen window. ;^)
Parisforless Jan 23, 2012 at 11:36 AM Report Abuse

I’ve just posted the VT MEET IN PARIS 21st and 22nd June 2012
21st June (the longest day of the year) for the Fete de la Musique.
This FREE event is not to be missed and you should expect music, dance, local food and many drinks along the way all night long.
Join me also on Friday 22nd June, to continue in the same rhythm – picnic and dancing along the river.
Time and place for both meets TBA.

Hope you can come

Svetlana Bellon (parisforless)
toonsarah Dec 24, 2011 at 6:25 AM Report Abuse

Have a wonderful Christmas and the happiest of New Years :-)
iandsmith Dec 16, 2011 at 12:57 AM Report Abuse

I love it! You have a sympathetic ear here. I wonder if photography is considered art?
The_Ooop_North_Crew Oct 25, 2011 at 3:53 AM Report Abuse

It's a proper tough Northern logo Sean ;-0
Balam Oct 7, 2011 at 10:31 PM Report Abuse

lol, thanks!
joiwatani Oct 3, 2011 at 10:21 PM Report Abuse

I truly enjoyed your travel sketches. Thank you for sharing them. Have you check the arts of Ian Grace Catalogo? She is also an artist on VT.
cachaseiro Oct 1, 2011 at 6:12 PM Report Abuse

You don´t have that many sick people coming there.
The pilgrims there are generally just religious.
Seems like Lourdes gets all the cancer victims.
henry14 Aug 29, 2011 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

cheers for your support of Blackpool Lights comment!