by Jo Wade | Jul 24, 2021 | Art Event, Art Fair, Art in the Park, Painting, Printmaking | 0 Comments
My next event falls on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August and is to be held in the Jephson and Mill Gardens Leamington Spa from 10-6pm. I am exhibiting with The Courtyard Gallery on the Archery Lawn by the Clock Tower along with 5 other Artists and Makers. I will be... read more
by Jo Wade | Jun 15, 2021 | Creative Process, Painting, Printmaking | 0 Comments
For the Warwickshire Open Studios event I’ve made a flip book describing some of my art journey thus far. I’ve found it an interesting process; a reminder of what kind of artist I am. To see it click the link below.... read more
by Jo Wade | Jun 6, 2021 | Art Event, Warwickshire Open Studios | 0 Comments
With two weeks to go to Warwickshire open studios, preparations are well under way. Marketing material is going up, invites going out, work is being mounted and framed. I’ve been learning new promotional skills and added two videos to my profile on the... read more
by Jo Wade | May 19, 2021 | Art Exhibition, Artist Competition, Painting | 0 Comments
I have been selected to take part in an Open Art Competition, part of Broadway Arts Festival and hosted by Theatrebarn Bretforton. The exhibition runs from the 4th – 13th June 2021 'Time & tide.' Mixed media on paper 70cm x 52cm... read more
by Jo Wade | May 16, 2021 | Creative Process, Painting, Skills Development | 0 Comments
As lockdown begins to ease and life starts to look like returning to normal, I am feeling more optimistic and inspired. Over the months I have been giving my art direction a lot of thought. I have been thinking about how I paint and why; a very useful process to go... read more
by Jo Wade | Feb 16, 2021 | Art Exhibition | 0 Comments
With lockdown x 3 the arts have struggled this year, with many events & exhibitions being cancelled or postponed. It looked as if the annual Rugby Open Art Competition would happen breifly, however lockdown 3 intervened. The exhibition is currently on display,... read more
by Jo Wade | Sep 28, 2020 | Creative Process, Printmaking | 0 Comments
After some trial and error I’ve begun to develop more printmaking skills. Lithography is something I’ve been wanting to learn for some time. Watching You Tube videos and making many errors I’ve taught myself lithography using polyester plates. One... read more
by Jo Wade | Aug 19, 2020 | Art Exhibition, Mixed Media on Canvas, Oil On Canvas, Printmaking | 0 Comments
Many events are being cancelled even up to Christmas so sadly there is only one exhibition I can currently rely on. Organised by Uk Artists, I will be exhibiting alongside other artists at The Royal Priors in Leamington Spa from 1st-20th September, open everyday... read more
by Jo Wade | Jul 25, 2020 | Art Exhibition, Creative Process, Mixed Media on Paper | 0 Comments
I thought I would share some of my new work. I have two events in the calendar for September & they still appear to be going ahead. My efforts are therefore focused on developing some of my themes in preparation. Mixed Media paintings measuring 16″ x... read more
by Jo Wade | Jun 23, 2020 | Painting, Printmaking, Warwickshire Open Studios | 0 Comments
Like many events in 2020 Warwickshire open studios have been cancelled due to covid 19. By now my exhibition would be in situ, so I thought I would share some of the pieces of work I’d have on... read more
by Jo Wade | May 12, 2020 | Creative Process, Printmaking | 0 Comments
One of the positives to lockdown is that I have more free time. I’m allowing myself the space to make mistakes and try out new ways of working. I’m also doing more printmaking. I have been practising collagraph, mezzotint & dry point etching.... read more
by Jo Wade | Apr 7, 2020 | Creative Process | 0 Comments
It is unusal times with a virus that is keeping us in lock down. Many events have been cancelled or postponed including my own. On the positive I am able to work in my studio and hopefully when life resumes I will have so new work to show. I do want to share a piece... read more
