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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I’ve delivered work to Tincleton Gallery, Tincleton, Dorset and Watermark Gallery, Harrogate plus a selection of work is now available to view online (and IRL after March 20th) at new (to me!) gallery Little Buckland Gallery, nr Broadway, Cotswolds. Phew! Lots of framing and prep over the last few months, but I’m glad to…
There is a song by Karine Polwart, the Scottish folk singer songwriter, about Thrift, the little pink flower that clings to the edges of our land. One of the lyrics goes, ‘Thrift’s gift is, Thrift’s grace is, to thrive in harsh places, And show us hardship is a limit not a failing’ I had the good…
I always remember the first time someone bought one of my pieces and said ‘that will look great on my gallery wall’. It’s not a new idea- one of my favourite things about going to my grandmothers house was the slow walk down the stairs, stopping frequently to look at her collection of prints,…
I’m collaborating with Spike Print Studio again this January and February to bring you another chance to learn ‘Monoprint Landscapes’ (9th January- 6th February) and ‘Drypoint at Home’ (20th February to 26th March), both live and online. I’m also running 2 short online morning workshops ‘Botanical Printing by Hand’ on 27th January 10am-12pm and…