Portrait of Deptford

Portrait painter, Ian Bruce, is going to take you on a tour of his neighbourhood as he is about to embark on a new portrait project to very simply paint people he knows in Deptford. The area is full of musicians, artists and writers many of whom have carved their own unique style in their chosen field.

The artist, who also happens to be 1/2 of the famous band The Correspondents, will lead a walk through Deptford that starts at his studio. There you will discover the full range of his work from painted animation to an exquisite book of delicately drawn pornography. Participants are encouraged to send Ian a photo of themselves before their visit. At the studio they will find themselves included in a drawing which they can take away with them after the walk.

After a cup of tea the tour continues to Acme artists studios. A stones throw from his front door these studios were built in the 70s in a former ships propeller factory. There Ian will introduce you to his favourite artist and have a perusal of his studio.

This will be followed by a walk through Deptford market, one of London's oldest and quirkiest of street markets. A diamond in the rough is found more often than you'd think in amongst the stacks of old junk, old trunks and old clothes.

It'll be lunch time by this point and there is no better place to eat than The London Particular in New Cross. Becky, the head chef, is a genius and you won't find a better plate of food for around £10.

The walk includes tea and coffee at Ian's studio, your portrait to take away, and lunch.