Copying, an easy way to learn
Tuesday, March 24 2020
A copy of unknown artist work, loving bold mark making and variety of wet on wet and dry paint application.
Still learning
Wednesday, February 26 2020
A recent workshop at The White Horse bookshop gave me the opportunity to copy this, always learning.
Wiltshire Microlight Centre
Sunday, February 9 2020
A wonderful morning spent painting at this inspiring place. Great shapes, different light sources and lovely people.
Exciting to paint oil on a 70 x 70 cm deep box canvas, so much to include – it had to be a big artwork.
Bright Light
Tuesday, January 21 2020
Low sun streaming through the kitchen window greeted me at breakfast. It cast long shadows and highlighted the lily flowers.
Unfortunately the shadows do not show on this blog see Gallery page titled Black for full image.
Restful and Happy New Year
Wednesday, January 1 2020
I think you all know who inspired this painting- restful.
Painting is a peaceful, contemplative and joyful activity for me, I hope 2020 brings you peace and joy.
Happy Christmas
Sunday, December 22 2019
and happy new year
Exhibiting in The Bluestone Gallery Devizes
Friday, November 29 2019
Timeless- see this and several artworks from now until after Christmas at The Bluestone Gallery , Swan Yard , Devizes.
Bluestone have a wonderful range of unique hand made gifts, well worth a visit.
Lawrence Society Exhibition- This Week
Saturday, November 9 2019
Exhibition by The Lawrence Society
Friday, November 1 2019
See many different artists work, get ideas for christmas
Old Iron- Lawrence Society visit to paint steam engines.
Sunday, October 20 2019
Lucky to have this opportunity to get up close to some fascinating steam engines. Our grateful thanks to Tim.
More back ends
Sunday, October 13 2019
I intend to play with this painting as I’d like the boats to be more abstract
Forgotten Corner
Saturday, October 12 2019
I loved this unusual view at Dyrham Park
Beautiful Tenby
This place is an artist’s dream
Sketching in Wales
Well Jana and I couldn’t wait until we got to our destination so started en route at Port Talbot. We dodged the rain and managed produce some brisk sketches.
Excited to be invited to exhibit at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery
Monday, September 23 2019
See World Suspended and Imagine at Swindon Museum and Art Gallery for the month of October.
Framed at last
Tuesday, September 10 2019
Some of my favourite works now available beautifully framed in a grey/ neutral washed wood frames ready for your delectation.
Out of the Blue
Tuesday, August 27 2019
This large 60 x 60 artwork is inspired by the colour blue. Loose palette knife marks and scrapes on board.
Art Trail Devizes.
The Lawrence Society of Art have a trail including 28 shops exhibiting around 100 paintings by local artists.
Pick up a map from shops displaying the yellow poster.
White Caps
Tuesday, August 20 2019
Mixed media on board, playing with colour and texture. 60 x60cms.
Freedom
Tuesday, July 30 2019
This painting title represents how I felt painting it- a larger canvas meant more room to experiment and play.
Now it has a new home where I think it will give its new owner the feeling of a fresh chapter too.
Floating away to new homes
A big thank you to everyone who supported my open studio.
I hope these give you as much joy as they give me.
Demonstration of Loose and splattered acrylics 2-4 today at open studio
Saturday, July 27 2019
Open Studios Last Weekend
See this new large work and enjoy a complementary cuppa. SN101RZ
Loose and Splattered Demonstration at Open Studio
Sunday, July 14 2019
Bit of fun had with this, have a go at my next demonstration 27th July 2-4 at SN101RZ
Mature gardens,Lawrence Society and Open Studios
A lovely morning spent with Lawrence Society members at Jenny Papes gorgeous home.
See this at my Open Studio weekends in July
Marlborough Open Studios
Monday, July 8 2019
Good start to our Open studios, 3 more weekends to see my artwork in its natural habitat. Come for a cuppa and a chat. Prints and cards also available.
Thank you to Right Angle Picture Framers for exhibiting my artwork in Corsham this week.
Thursday, July 4 2019
Plein air Painting at Wellaway garden with the Lawrence Society of Art
Monday, June 17 2019
We managed to dodge a quick shower and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon painting in beautiful gardens with sunny spells and birds singing.
Many thanks to Pam Lewis for her generosity.
Marlborough Open Studios weekends in July
Visit me and see me paint at SN101RZ from 11-6pm
Marlborough Open studios approaching fast
Sunday, June 2 2019
Elements
I wanted to suggest the eroded coastline of this bay using more earthy tones.
Plein air at Caenhill Community Farm
A lovely morning painting here for The Lawrence Society of Art. A lovely place, where people with special needs can get a healthy work experience.
The World Suspended
Saturday, May 11 2019
Everything gets put on hold when I paint, it is a special place, like mediation.
Spring is here
I had heavenly morning listening to the birds and painting in the spring sunshine at my favourite spot
Marlborough Open Studios, Preview Show
Friday, April 19 2019
The Mount House Gallery SN81NJ
16th- 17th May
10-5pm, Sunday 10-3pm
www.marlboroughopenstudios.co.uk
Sunshine workshop from America.
Saturday, April 6 2019
Last week I had the pleasure of 9 lovely ladies who travelled to the UK to paint with me. We enjoyed beautiful sunshine painting in the local lanes, surrounded by nature and bird song.
Wiltshire Artists Exhibition Marlborough
Monday, March 25 2019
All this week in St Peters church enjoy over 100 artworks, the cafe and crafts too.
Imagine
Large loose mixed media, I love the play of light around this painting, my current favourite.
Freedom
Sunday, March 17 2019
Snippet of a large 70 x 70 cms painting. So named because it was liberation to let the paint splatter and run without much limitation.
Dream On
Saturday, March 2 2019
Love the reflected and distorted light effect through the trees on the photo I took at Giverny.
I used lots of runs in acrylics and then oils , with splatters and impasto oil for the lily pads.
70 x79 slim box canvas
Lakeside
Tuesday, February 19 2019
I started this ink and watercolour as a tonal ink painting, then added a little colour on top.
Lap Of The Gods
Very pleased with this sky. Painted using Chinese inks, quite different to to the acrylic and writing ink.
Mellow Yellow
Sunday, February 10 2019
I loved the bright autumnal yellows in the lane. But it took me a long time to find the right mauves to show of the yellows.
Golden Shore
Tuesday, January 29 2019
Such a shame this photo does not do justice to this atmospheric work 50 x 50 cms, lots texture see full view on gallery title to The Sea
Calm waters in Lilac
Tuesday, January 22 2019
A second painting as I was very pleased with the first and was trying a different colour way.
Roses The Ironmongers
Saturday, January 12 2019
Fascinating place, find everything in here. A proper shop.
Distant Monument
A re-working of this painting, and I am much happier with it,
Moored Boats
Saturday, January 5 2019
Loved the shapes in this. Lasted on oils and carved out lines.
Colour Mixing Tuition -Making Greys
Following the lesson I gave on colour mixing, I was very impressed by my students first attempt to use greys made from blue, yellow and red. Well done.
Hot Summer
Thursday, December 27 2018
A reminder of days gone, hope it warms you up
Swindon Open Exhibition
Wednesday, December 12 2018
See “Cosy” selected for display by Swindon Museum and Art Gallery Tuesday- Sat 11- 4.30 pm until 5th January.
Entrance Free.
Childrens painting workshop
Thursday, December 6 2018
As part of Poulshot Village Trust work. Saturday morning saw 12 youngsters exploring nature and painting.
See Winter Glow at my Exhibition on Sunday 2nd Dec 1-4, Poulshot Village Hall SN101RT
Tuesday, November 27 2018
Loose and large, lots of fun painting this. love wet sand and low light.60x60cms mixed media
Cosy
Monday, November 19 2018
Lovely autumnal light set the view for this painting of our lounge. Subtle colours used to depict the interior so the window light was brighter.
Mushed Olives
Sunday, November 4 2018
I used a very rough textured background to paint this . Not 100% sure it is finished yet
Watery Sunshine
Friday, October 26 2018
A good excuse to get runs and splatters on this large 60 x 60 acrylic painting.
I had to paint it outside to avoid decorating the room.
Calm Waters, Demonstration for The Art Appreciation Society.
Monday, October 22 2018
I enjoyed painting this today. Lovely to be paid to talk about the process as I painted.
I think it helped me to clarify what I was doing, as in my studio I often get carried away using to much colour.
Less is more.
Rainbows Retreat
I liked the idea of raindrops from rainbows returning to the sea. This provided the perfect opportunity to create a rainbow on the wet sand.
Acrylic underpainting why runs and splatters , with oils rubbed over the top.
Saunderfoot and Tenby
Tuesday, October 2 2018
A wonderful weekend painting plain air in beautiful Pembrokeshire with my best friend
Bluestone Gallery
Tuesday, September 25 2018
A big thank you to The Bluestone Gallery for exhibiting 9 more of my paintings.
The Beach
Saturday, September 22 2018
Loved the push and pull of the figures in this one, simple is often best.
Sun Tipped
Sunday, September 16 2018
Letting loose- bigger and bolder version of sun tipped in acrylic and oils
Shine
Wednesday, September 5 2018
This large painting in acrylic and oils is sold before its dry. Chuffed to bits.
Caenhill Community Farm Sunflowers
A painting session with volunteers at Caenhill Community Farm was a lovely opportunity to produce a little more painted sunshine. Lovely people , stunning sunflowers, thank you Chris.
Yew Tree Cottage
Sunday, August 26 2018
We visited the Monet and Architecture exhibition in London which inspired this painting.
Cottage Garden
Out the back, on a beautiful day wonder the shade of an apple tree. Love plein air painting
Place of Worship
Tuesday, August 21 2018
The trees meeting over my local lane remind me of cathedral arches, with the light divided as by a mullioned window.
I really enjoyed splashing the acrylic paint on for this extremely loose painting.
Larger than usual at 60 x 75 cms and using very limited colours is has loads of life and a mystical feel.
Cool Seat
Saturday, August 11 2018
How to stay cool Italian style, a little breeze and lots of shade.
Watercolour, needs to be viewed fully in my gallery titled Black.
Hot Olives
Tuesday, August 7 2018
Warm colours depict the heat. Lovely shapes and shadows through this old grove.
Olive Groves
An olive grove in Italy. Square format- this does not do it justice, heavily textured and loosely painted.
Sun Tipped
Saturday, July 28 2018
The evening sun catching the tips of dry grass seeds along the lane again.
So Close
Tuesday, July 17 2018
Lovely mystical feel to this ink and oil painting
The Village Pond
Saturday, July 14 2018
The light through the lower branches of this tree always catches my attention as I go by, so had to be painted.
Window on Buttercups
Tuesday, July 10 2018
Free impasto marks bring this work alive
Planks Pond
Tuesday, July 3 2018
A plein air painting on a lovely balmy evening in our village. Contentment.
Pleased with the composition that shows the pattern of light that attracted me to this subject in the first instance.
Last day of Lawrence Society Exhibition.
Friday, June 22 2018
Saturday is the last day of the Art Trail in Devizes and Exhibition in the Crown Centre.
Come along, see the free exhibition of near 100 original paintings, and pick up the trail map for £1.
Last chance to see this painting in Urban Rustics as it is off to new home.
Golden Tracks
Saturday, June 16 2018
A larger painting of the flood plain at Melksham, just loved the curves and the light catching rows of cut stalks.
Wild Lane
Tuesday, June 5 2018
Plein Air painting in the lane , thick undergrowth creeping into the space from all angles.
Lanes End
My lane again. I loved the tonal differences and shapes created by the light.
Painting using neat acrylic ink, washes of water to blend and create softer areas, with runs and splatters. finished with oils.
Heavy Steam
Tuesday, May 29 2018
Painting using area rather than line, lots of smudgy finger painting. Suggestions of what you see and letting your imagination fill the gaps.
New Homes
Tuesday, May 22 2018
Pleased these paintings will be loved in their new homes.
Demonstration of colour use for Cloth Road Art Trail
I started with acrylic inks poured and splattered onto canvas. Letting areas dry in places to get some mixing and some layering effects. Finished with a little oils. Entranced.
Across The Sands
Friday, May 11 2018
A breezy day, scudding clouds and a shallow steam across the sand to paddle through and paint. Bliss.
Stop for a cup of tea at Open Studio this week.
Sunday, May 6 2018
See Sandy Shadows at my Open Studio
Sunday, April 29 2018
Love this place, love this painting.
For more information go to my Exhibition page.
Seeking The Light
Wednesday, April 25 2018
This is the painting I completed for my demonstration to The Lawrence Society of art
Demonstration for The Lawrence society of Art
Sunday, April 15 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed demonstrating colour in light and shade for The Art Society. Thank you for the kind reception and lovely comments.
Thank you
Lovely to know this is going to a very good home, thank you Cathy and Nick
Seeking The Light
Wednesday, April 11 2018
Thank you To Steve and Debs for giving this colourful character a loving new home
Drifting
Wednesday, April 4 2018
Drifting- exactly what I do when painting, just going with the flow, adding shape and colour, building up the image until I am happy and then move on.
Lake of Memories
I am very happy with the light , reflections and tonal balance of this painting- getting real.
Inspired by Judy Buxton
Monday, April 2 2018
Always wanted to do a Turner type sky, Judy does them very well. Rough copy, but had to have some red in it too.
Natural
Tuesday, March 27 2018
My scruffy side coming to the fore in the workshop, rougher the better, freedom- I like it.
Serene
Remembering to use areas instead of lines, hoping to convey emotion rather than facts- Stephen inspired.
New Forest Way
From a sketch of a photo I took on route to Stephens workshop.
Workshop with Stephen Foster
I had great day , being inspired all over again by Stephen Foster.
This from a sketch of a photo I took. I am learning.
More Upstairs
Tuesday, March 20 2018
Another oil inspired by this fascinating antique shop.
Thick impasto work makes the china literally stick out, don’t touch you might break it.
Going back in Time
Friday, March 9 2018
Thank you to The Crowman Antiques Shop for letting me photograph their amazing premises.
Strange how I cannot use a green for landscapes, but found Terre Verte indispensable here?
Crisp
Saturday, March 3 2018
The view at Salthrop Hill near Swindon, lovely textures, soft rubbed oils and ladled on scraped palette knife applications of zinc white.
Wheel Balanced
Sunday, February 25 2018
Re inspired to paint in inks. This has to been viewed in full on My Gallery page Black and White to be appreciated.