SHANE HONEY

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  I was fitted with a Defibrillator Pacemaker in 2013 which was upgraded to a Biventricular Defibrillator in 2020.  Shortly after I was informed my Mitral valve was not functioning properly but was offered an operation to improve function; unfortunately I suffered a stroke during surgery that led to heart failure shortly after. 

Luckily, I was then referred to Harefield Hospital ( Heart and Lung Specialist) in London where I was fitted with an LVAD (artificial heart).

A turbulent few years but time to think positive and embrace change.!

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At secondary school I was considered a bit of an Artist and advised to apply for Art College

but the idea fizzled away although I dabbled in oil paining when I could find the time, now I have another chance to develop a long forgotten ability. 

 

I originally built my site to promote my books but have since; with the kind aid of Mr Joe Drein, website developer; added Gallery and Oil Portrait pages that show watercolours and oil paintings that are available for purchase.​

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I now have a workshop at the Duchy Centre in Princetown on Dartmoor.   Check Contact Page for Opening days and times.​

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In 2013/14 while recovering from the ICD implant I wrote a frivolous book , Defibrillator Dollybird, to keep myself occupied! 

I enjoyed the task so much I wrote two more.

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  The second; Salute The Flag; is based on the true story of life aboard a merchant naval vessel. 

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The third; To Hear A Blackbird Sing; is based on another true story; a young man's journey into life and how it lead to his being taken prisoner of the Japanese army in 1941.​

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Since the stroke I have not been able to type very well but turned to my artistic side instead!

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