My first art fair for quite some time- and I’m really looking forward to it! 120 artists, cafe, demos and ample parking, should be a great day out for art lovers with an informal atmosphere and great art to choose from. If you’d like tickets for the private view on Friday 30th July, please pop […]
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I’ll be all masked up and happy to be at BCAF on Sunday 13th June- my first ‘real-life’ event for quite some time. I’m bringing my new series of drypoints/monoprints. The fair is in an atmospheric old station in Bath- I’m really looking forward to seeing artlovers and fellow artists alike. BCAF is the brainchild
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If you follow me on Instagram, some of you may know that I’ve been taking the Creative Visionary Programme this year- an online 12 week course led by Nicholas Wilton. The premise is essentially trying out the principles taught each week on 30x30cm panels- using acrylics. This is quite a challenge for me-partly as I
The wonderful @bristol.market has asked me to be a part of this weekend’s beautifully curated online market. This market only includes up to 30 makers on one weekend and they’re all up to scratch ethically, locally, and sustainably. Most are offering a discount for this weekend only- including me. There’s 20% off all prints in
Bristol Online Market- this weekend only! Read More »
My topic this term is combining line and painterly marks. I’ve managed to make some pretty large drypoints by hand- which involves quite a lot of muscle power, by the way- essentially my arms are replacing the pressure of a printing press! I’m currently adding mono print to them and hope to have them finished
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In line with government guidelines, Tincleton Gallery will be re-opening on 17th May with a new exhibition ‘Lockdown Reflections’. I will be sending new work, made during lockdown(s) for it. They are also starting their programme of music from 25th June. See their website for more info. Tincleton Gallery is housed in a beautiful old
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Finally, the Royal West of England Annual Open Exhibition will re-open between the 17th April and 9th May. You can book a time slot here. One of the most diverse, interesting and exciting exhibitions in the Bristol calendar, I’m really glad it will have a short opening, after it was closed in November 2020. I’m
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There are art events in the diary! So looking forward to showing new work at the below events, meeting everyone and talking art and life. Put the below events in the diary and let art creep into your life again. Bath Contemporary Art Fair 13th June- Green Park Station, Bath Newbury Contemporary Art Fair- 31st
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To make art, start printmaking, do something that fills your cup. We often feel we don’t have enough time, space or ‘stuff’ to do what we want to. But if the pandemic has taught me anything, it’s that you really don’t need much to make a start. Half and hour gleaned from home schooling… is
You really don’t need much… Read More »
I must admit, what with homeschooling, home day jobbing and home homing, I’m really missing seeing art and artists at live events and exhibitions. We really need art at the moment to give us moments of stillness and joy, and remind us of the magic and beauty in life. Though I was deeply disappointed at
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