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
by Jo Wade | Mar 10, 2020 | Art Exhibition | 0 Comments
‘2 Blues.’ has sadly finished now. We enjoyed exhibiting at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum and we received many positive comments. I have had my collagraph print ‘Life’s flotsam & jetsam.’ accepted for The Coventry Open, The... read more
by Jo Wade | Feb 23, 2020 | Art Exhibition, Free event, Painting | 0 Comments
I’ve completed some new work for the 2 Blues Exhibition, which is currently on show in the Floor One Gallery, Rugby Museum and Art Gallery. I am showing alongside abstract artist Gordon Connell until the 5th March and we are open everyday from 10 – 5 pm.... read more
by Jo Wade | Jan 23, 2020 | Art Exhibition, Creative Process, Painting, Printmaking | 0 Comments
As I look back on 2019 I believe my work has progressed, in the way I use paint and other mediums. I have made a concerted effort to work on a larger scale and feel I have been successful. I will still continue to work small too, I get a lot of pleasure from working... read more
by Jo Wade | Dec 16, 2019 | Art Event, Art Exhibition | 0 Comments
As the year comes to an end, I still have some paintings showing at https://whitehorsegallery.co.uk/ I have been the showcase artist, exhibiting more work than I would normally. They are from my Time and tide, landscape and memory series. Looking forward, I have been... read more
