In our last post, we enjoyed the theme of nostalgia.
I am nostalgic about many things. Bizarrely, some of it I have no real right the be nostalgic about, like the 1970 Brazilian football team. Being born in 1974, I never saw them play. But somehow, they are in my heart. I don’t know why, but they are.
My love for the comedy of the 1970s grew from the plentiful repeats that were available during my early days.
Chief among those were the seemingly, weekly airings of the wonderful “Carry On” film series.
Of course, I didn’t understand most of the jokes, but the unfettered rioting silliness was a joy. A new love bloomed.
So, when I discovered the art of Jayne Tunnicliffe, it was a great moment. Now, Jayne Tunnicliffe is one of those people who appears to be brilliant at everything. Having starred in “Coronation Street” and “Phoenix Nights, amongst other shows, it hardly seems fair that she is a brilliant artist. But guess what? She is.
I purchased three of Jayne’s “Carry On” themed mugs, bearing the likenesses of Sid James, Kenneth Williams, and the effervescent Hattie Jacques.
The mugs arrived quickly and beautifully packaged. There was no danger that any of the products were damaged, and they all came in pristine condition.
The artwork, as you can see, is superb. Tunnicliffe has picked out all of the nuance and warmth, embedded in each of these iconic comedic faces. I am not an artist, but I would imagine the Sid James, in particular, is a joy to paint. Each crag and line, earned through experience, must tell such intoxicating stories. What a joy it would be to uncork a couple of light ales, and sit next to the fire to listen.
Looking at the mugs, I can hear the cackle of James, the nasal protests of Williams, and the boom of Jacques’ riled Matron. These sensational products have given me the joy of nostalgia, fuelled, of course, by a steaming cup of tea.
I intend to buy more of Jayne Tunnicliffe’s work. You will be pleased to hear that prints are also available for all of the images, so you can have Charles Hawtrey beaming down on you, should that be your wish. Folksy, in general, and Jan Tunnicliffe’s area of it, in particular, are just the ticket when it comes around family birthdays or Christmas. I got my brother a Boycie mug for his birthday, and he loves it.
If you do one thing today, check out www.folksy.com. You’ll be so glad that you did.