Occupation

Artist

Full Name

Stewart Mechem

How long have you lived in or run a business in Lymington?

10 Years

Can you summarise what Lymington means to you?

I very much consider lymington now as my home.....its history, location , & visual mix all combine to make it a special place to live.

Can you describe your best day ever in Lymington?

Each day can be special in its own way, our outlook is what tends to define it ! However, enjoying a trip at sea on my friends boat, or driving through the forest in my old classic car always feels good.

What’s your favourite pub?

I dont drink so rarely visit pubs, but the Ark & 4Sail in lymington are comfortable & welcoming cafes that I frequently enjoy visiting.

What’s your favourite shop?

POD interior design is always a joy to visit.

What do you do to relax?

Read, Paint , Meditation & finding time to connect to that 'inner voice'.

Name one or more things you still haven’t done that you really want to?

Learn to master a motor boat!

What would you like to see on Lymington Dot Com?

Developing the wonderful rich culture of Lymington, especially the arts!

 See Stewart's work at: www.stewartmechem.com

Stewart is currently a featured artists at the prestigious Artfair 365 - http://www.artfair365.com/artistofthemonth.asp

Please name your top five:

Songs:

• Cafe dell mar ....all
• Pink Floyd .dark side of the moon
• Mozart requiem
• Handel Messiah
• Anything nostalgic from old hollywood!

Books:

• The bible
• Carl Jung - Modern Man in search of a soul
• William James - the Varieties of religious experience
• Love without conditions - Paul Ferrin

Luxuries:

• Physical health
• Serenity
• Photographs of family & friends
• A radio
• A '60's convertible mercedes 220SE - designed by Paul Bracq

Dinner Guests (or people you most admire)

• Mark Rothko
• Dalai Lama
• Karl Lagerfeld
• Handel
• Judy Garland