I'm
proud to say that i have made the aqquaintance of a very talented
man. Pete Moffat. We have only known each other for a short space
of time but have very similar interests. The Sex Pistols and The
Krays to name but two. Pete has a rare talent for drawing and
painting. His images of the Twins are second to none, i'm sure
you will agree. If you want a particular painting done with maybe
yourself with the twins or another gangland legend email me at
thegeordieconnection@hotmail.com and we will get back to you with
a price. Pete will take on any kind of work so please don't hesitate
to ask.
My
name is Pete Moffat. Born in Scotland in 1965. Coming from a broken
home,I ended up in an Approved school in Dundee age 1977. It was
there that I found my love of drawing and painting. I entered
into a competition whilst there.painting a portrait and logo of
London's Sex Pistols! and won! On release in 1981 I was handed
a book from a mate from Inverness(Ian Grant R.I.P). That book
was The Profession Of Violence/The Rise And Fall Of The Kray Twins
by John Pearson. This book moved something in me. Sure villans
always attract a young boys imagination. Violence,guns,knives,fists,and
a code! I think we are naturaly drawn to it owing to the fights
and trouble we get into as boys! Playing good guy/bad guy games
when our Sisters are dressing their doll,and wearing their Mothers
shoes with their friends! Anyway,,I was married very young! and
my ex-wifes Mother knew the Twins through her late Brother Davy.
Davy live in Bedford and worked in and around London on the railway
lines! Davy went out for a drink one night in the early '60's!
And in a bar he he met Reggie Kray sitting alone(no firm),he got
talking to him explaining he wasn't from London,but Bedford. He
had heard of the Twins,but never knew he was talking too untill
he spoke of his twin Brother in jail. The realisation of whom
he was sat with gave him the fright of his life! A year later
Davy met the other half of Reggie! Anyway years later in 1982
I read that the Twins were to be esscorted to their Mothers funeral.
And (for me) seeing the news footage of them arriving was hair
raising! That was me hooked on the legend that is the Kray Twins.
Getting back to the paintings...I've always drawn,modeled,and
painted. It has only been in the last two years that I took it
up again. And the image of the Twins seamed very bold on canvas
in my mind. So I did one,then another,and so on.. I only recently
done a personalised painting for Steve,at his request. And was
glad I did. I have a few Kray paintings and more in production
which Steve will be adding to the site! I'm always looking for
new ideas to better my work. So any ideas? Please feel free to
express them to either Steve or myself...
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The canvas
is 2'6" x 3'9", and is rendered in acrylic paint in shades
of black white and greay, applied with a pallette knife to give a heavily
textured look. It is produced on a boxy wooden frame, and the image
is wrapped around the sides, therefore requiring no need for further
framing. It is shipped in a custom made box, by courier, and can be
tracked throughout. Shipping costs £20 within the UK. Mimi is
a Surrey based artist, specialising in bold, iconic images past and
present, presented as large impressive canvasses. She has sold her works
throughout the UK and also overseas. Anyone wanting to purchase the
artwork contact Steve at thegeordieconnection@hotmail.com

Ronnie Kray 24th October 1933 - 17th
March 1995.
Invictus
OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
Rest in peace Ron!
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