'Finished this painting today in Holland Park, I had painted most of it on nicer days we've had recently, every year I go and paint there with my Heatherley's urban landscape class. We have a lovely time and everyone produces great works! It particularly means a lot to me as I grew up near Holland Park and for a couple of years went to a small school in a church called Allandale. I used to make up stories for the younger kids about the Holland Park fairies...I was also once involved in making sets for an opera that was performed in the open air theatre here...Lots of memories, I really love Holland Park.'
Melissa Scott-Miller, May 2024