Author name: ruth_ander

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 […]

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

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

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

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

I’ve been working away in the garden studio (and have a month more of doing so now!) making some new mono-prints. I hope to have these ready to either buy directly from me or via Tincleton Gallery soon. I’ll be releasing these to buy via Instagram, specifically the #artistsupportpledge as we approach Christmas, so if

I’m pleased to have had a piece selected for the RWA Annual Open Exhibition this year- the last of my ‘Near Avebury’ variable edition. They sold very well, so if you’re the proud owner of one, you can feel smug about having as good taste as an academician! The exhibition was due to open on

I’ve been greatly enjoying my time back at Spike Print Studio over the last 6 weeks or so. I’ve managed to make a new variable edition inspired by the views from Maiden Castle in Dorset. It will be available to buy on my online shop at the end of October. I’ll be offering a fairly

Tincleton Gallery is continuing to show art with their Autumn/Winter mixed show on until January 10th. It will showcase work by gallery artists, including myself, alongside invited artist Chloe Fremantle. Open Fridays -Mondays, 10am-5pm. There are new versions of my prints of Cerne Abbas Giant and Maiden Castle as well as my monoprints. More information