It will be my first time as a participant in the Bristol Art institution. It’s going to be fun, I’d love to see you there. There’ll be a mixed exhibition of studio holders work in our exhibition space, alongside auction pieces (you might be able to grab yourself a bargain!), plus a chance to mooch …
My First Jamaica Street Open Studios- 20th-22nd September! Read More »
I’ll be opening up my house and shed studio again this year, with all new work to see, plus likely some bargains to be had as well. Come and see me and my work in a relaxed setting and take in the best of South Bristol too! Maps (coming soon) and info here.
The answer is a resounding yes- with a few adjustments. We’re fast coming upon the 6 week summer holidays in the UK, when family time and childcare will take up much more of my time. Although I love not having the pressure to do much, I also really enjoy making artwork and don’t want to …
Can I Still Make Art When I’m Caring for Others (Or Myself)? Read More »
Recently, a second visit to Jim Ede’s house in Cambridge, ‘Kettle’s Yard’, got me thinking about how we live with art and it’s place in our everyday worlds. Kettle Yard is Jim’s masterpiece. A curator, collector, lecturer and author, Jim Ede knew he would never make great art. But he did know how to put …
My weekend at Printfest (the annual print fair in Ulverston, Cumbria) got me thinking about how and why people buy art. Many of my sales during the weekend came from repeat buyers and those who had saved up to come to Printfest as a highlight in their year. I also met lots of Instagram followers …
I’m thrilled to have been asked to contribute to Cambridge Contemporary Art‘s ‘Abstract’ exhibition between 19th May and 9th June. Running from pure abstract to semi-abstract landscape, this exhibition features 9 artists and 9 ceramicists. In the heart of the city (Trinity Street) and gaining a reputation for well selected and curated art, CCA is …
Abstract Exhibition at Cambridge Contemporary Art Read More »
The annual printmaking festival in Ulverston, Lake District returns between the 3rd and 5th May. I’ll be there alongside a strong Bristol contingent (Gail Mason, Jemma Gunning, Hannah McVicar and Emily Ketteringham are all showing too.) There’s also workshops, talks, great food and a lovely atmosphere- why not book yourself an arty bank holiday weekend …
My work will represented for the first time at Fresh Art Fair by Little Buckland Gallery. A lovely, small (ish) fair, in the West Country. Contact me or join my email list for free tickets.
Even a week after my artistic retreat, I didn’t feel the need or want to speak as much. I felt quiet. It was a good feeling. And retreat is certainly the word- I backed away from people. Didn’t talk. No need to explain anything. I didn’t need other people to feel good, justified in my …
I’ve been on a short ‘artistic retreat’- that’s what I’m calling it anyway- in Skye. I’ve always been attracted to the edge places, and though the Hebrideans and Orkadians would scoff, Skye seemed pretty far flung to me. And yes, I suppose I was searching for something ‘spiritual’, ‘divine’. Out of the ordinary. Something deeper …