The Sims


I was contacted in the autumn by Kate who runs a website for people who play the computer game called The Sims. Kate's website is a virtual Ikea (Furniture Superstore) where players can browse through departments displaying virtual furniture for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and living rooms. You can choose carpets, wall coverings, pot plants, electrical goods and... paintings! Kate was looking around the Web looking for flower pictures when she came across my web page and she got in touch to ask if she could use some of my pictures. She emailed a few sample pictures (below) and I was happy to give permission. It is strange to think that my work is gracing the walls of virtual people living in their virtual homes all around the world. If you are a Sims fan and would like to fill your trolley with a few works of art go to www.parsimonious.org and click on Appreciate then choose option 4.