Mixed Media Painting |

Broadway Arts Festival

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 framed

Looking back & forwards into 2020

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 at different scales. I’ve also been developing my etching skills and I am particularly enjoying dry point. I am intending to try collagraph printing and sugar lift when I next making a copper plate etching. My motivation in all scenarios is mark making and the different qualities I can achieve..

As well as progress in my work I have also been involved in more art exhibitions and events and hope to continue building on these in 2020. My next project is an exhibition at Rugby Museum & Art Gallery, where I will be showing alongside Gordon Connell

Some of the work I’ve sold this year

December update

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 selected to go through to the next round of the Ironstone Art Prize and in February I will be exhibiting with Gordon Connell at the Floor One Gallery, Rugby Museum and Art Gallery, Rugby. 22nd February-5th March inclusive. There will be a viewing on the 22nd February, times to be confirmed!

White Horse Gallery showcase.

The latest events

I’ve begun working on larger canvases, I am enjoying the freedom of movement and mark making on a larger scale.

I’ve also delivered my work to the Stratford Art Society 60th annual exhibition. Showing at King Edward Vl school, Chapel Lane. Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6BE from 14th – 25th August, 10.30 – 5.

‘Peaceful moments.’
Oil on canvas.
Approx 80 x 30 cm.

‘Serenity.’
Oil on canvas.
50 x 50 cm.

‘The time approaches.’
Oil on canvas.
20 cm x 20 cm unframed.

‘The tempest.’
mixed media on paper.
12 x 10 inches mounted.

Work submitted to Art Society exhibition.

Thinking ahead

Warwickshire open studios was great. We had many wonderful visitors with very positive feedback.

Since then I’m pleased to have been accepted for The People’s Landscape, at the National Trust’s Claydon House, Buckinghamshire. https://www.facebook.com/events/claydon-house/art-exhibition-the-peoples-landscape

I am also preparing for the annual Stratford Art Society Exhibition which is in it’s 60th Year. Open from 14th August-25th August 10.30 – 5pm daily. Held at King Edward V1 School. Chapel Lane. Stratford upon Avon. CV37 6BE.

‘The days sail by.’
Oil on canvas.
40″ x 40″.

‘Lost in thought.’
Mixed media on paper
10″ x 10″ including mount.

‘Surging on.’
Mixed media on paper.
10″ x 10″ including mount.

Some of the work I sold during Warwickshire open studios

‘A storm is Brewing.’ Mixed media on paper. 16″ x 16″ including frame.

Competition entry to https://www.facebook.com/events/claydon-house/art-exhibition-the-peoples-landscape/2203510213199002/

June news

Preparations are well underway for Warwickshire Open Studios. I am again exhibiting with 8 other artists in Ettington Church.

It’s very exciting to be part of this event. I have completed many new piece of work, though inevitably some things will have to wait for the next show, as they are not quite ready! I have two exhibitions in November already in the calendar and I have recently added a two week show at Rugby Art Gallery for February 2020. Here I will be exhibiting alongside another artist. Our working title is 2 Blue.

Also and very happily, The White Horse Gallery opened on the 8th June. I am privileged enough to have be included amongst their many artists. It’s a great new contemporary looking space. For more information see http://whitehorsegallery.co.uk/

Ettington Church. CV37 7TH
Opening hours: Saturday 15th 11-5, Sunday 16th 12-5, Thursday 20th 11-5, Friday 21st 11-5, Saturday 22nd 11-5, Sunday 23rd 12-5, Thursday 27th 11-5, Friday 28th 11-5, Saturday 29th 11-5, Sunday 30th 12-5.
https://www.warwickshireopenstudios.org/