The final picture was exhibited in Manor Park. It was a small space that had been arranged with a few other people on the course. My picture was wedged up between eaves on a staircase. The experience inspired me to think of the possibility of other exhibitions in the future – and I started to plan one for next year, in my head.
I was pleased with the way the painting worked out, particularly how the baby looms over the shoulder of 'Colin', the way he senses its presence.
It made something more of the commuters. I was pleased with the way Mr James turned out. And Colin. Towards the end, I had to move more quickly than was ideal, just to finish in time – but I think this actually worked in my favour. It pushed me to make decisions.
