Fred Smith, talented painter and Resident at HC-One’s Roseberry Court care home in Redcar was delighted to famous local artist, Mackenzie Thorpe in April.
Painting is a big part of Fred’s life at Roseberry Court, his room is decorated with his favourite pieces and he paints looking out of his bedroom window every day. Fred has always dreamed that one day a famous artist would look at his paintings.
The team at Roseberry Court, who are all big admires of Fred’s artwork, were determined to help make his dream come true, so they arranged for Mackenzie Thorpe a famous artist who is originally from Middlesbrough to visit Fred at Roseberry Court while he was in the area to unveil his sculpture of the Transporter Bridge.
Fred was delighted to meet Mackenzie, although he is a very modest man, he was overjoyed to hear Mackenzie’s compliments about Fred’s artwork. After the visit, Fred commented: “Well I never thought Mackenzie Thorpe would visit me, I’ve been reading about him the local papers.”
Mackenzie Thorpe commented: "I was amazed when I walked into Fred's room in the care home. In this room there was an incredible about of top quality art work covering his walls, with fresh art work on his easel. It was like walking into a real artist studio.
"The quality of his work was a credit to his skills as an artist, and he deserves a proper exhibition so everyone can see and appreciate Fred’s art. I am looking forward to see what he’s been working on next time I visit.”
Roseberry Court Home Manager, Alishia Calvert said: “I would like to thank my Colleagues for organising such a memorable day for Fred. On behalf of the team and Fred I would also like to thank Mackenzie Thorpe for taking the time to come to Roseberry Court to spend some time with Fred, it really meant the world to us all.”