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I watched it last night on catch-up and spotted you - several times! Hugely enjoy the programme each year, some fantastic and inspiring art. It does take some ‘courage’ to put one’s self at the mercy of us armchair critics - I admire all the entrants for that alone! Maybe your turn next year. 😍

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I certainly have a new found respect for the artists taking part. It’s enormous pressure to paint like that with all those people around and being filmed and interviewed too.

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What fabulous day out Gina, it must have been so interesting to watch. I couldn't paint anything if someone was watching me let alone being filmed so hats off to all the contestants. I didn't see the programme but I am so pleased you managed to get a glimpse of yourself on the tele - hopefully you'll be submitting another painting this year - never give up!x

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I’m not sure how well I would cope with an audience watching me paint whilst being filmed either but I’m sure I’ll enter again just to see what happens!

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What a great day out Gina..and a fascinating insight into 'behind the scenes'. Keep persevering. I think your work is fabulous!

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Thank you Annie, that is very kind.

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I went up to see an episode being filmed, and although I'm usually really good with sensing directions I turned the wrong way out of the station, and had to back track 5 minutes later. Seeing the tv process was fascinating, but so tricky for the painters to be constantly watched.

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That’s interesting because I’m also usually good with directions but felt totally lost when I left the station.

It’s a great experience though isn’t it. I would definitely go again

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How funny, just watched it on catchup and I thought… is that Gina?! I then came straight here as I figured if it was you would tell us all about it!

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That’s funny. I hadn’t told anyone before hand and on Wednesday evening my phone kept buzzing with messages from people asking had they just seen me on tv!

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See, we all know you so well! 😉😄

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It was the bright green jumper that did it 😉😂

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And such a lovely green shade too! And I loved the combo with your glasses…!

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Thank you 😘

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How interesting! I rather like that top left portrait on the set you put up in your post. Clearly I'm no judge of what works and what doesn't!

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I agree June, that was an interesting submission portrait. Unfortunately on the day he painted Richard Mabeley with a dark shadow across his face which I thought was a mistake. As though he was trying to be quirky but didn’t really pull it off. But that said it was the one that Richard chose as his favourite to take home.

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I spotted you and said to my other half 'I'm sure that is Gina Ferrari' and when we saw you again I knew I was right. Brilliant programme!

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I love the programme… it showcases such talent and in always in an interesting way.

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