by theartist | Oct 25, 2019 | News and updates
Today I ventured out early by train to Newbury in West Berkshire to the launch event of West Berkshire and North Hampshire Open Studios. The launch event marked the opening of applications for participating artists who will open their studios to visitors in May 2020....
by theartist | Sep 22, 2019 | News and updates, Oil paintings
I was excited to have my painting ‘Dream’ featured in Artists and Illustrators magazine this month (October 2019 edition). I was interviewed about my painting for the ‘Fresh Paint’ section of the magazine, and my interview was made into the...
by theartist | May 25, 2019 | News and updates, Oil paintings, Portraits
It’s been a very busy year so far. I spent the first two months completing several large paintings and preparing for Surrey Contemporary Art Fair. My intention was to create statement pieces that celebrate colour. Next came the fair itself, a fantastic...
by theartist | Nov 23, 2018 | News and updates
There’s a new shop on my website to let you buy paintings, drawings, prints, cards and lessons directly from me. Original art I’ve listed some oil paintings from my ‘Passions’ exhibition, and some oil paintings on paper, but I will be adding...
by theartist | Nov 9, 2018 | News and updates
Well, the exhibition is over, I’m just about recovered from the lurgy, so it’s time to start thinking about my next series of work. One of the main things I learned from my exhibition was how satisfying it is to work in series so I do want to make sure I...
by theartist | Sep 23, 2018 | Exhibitions, News and updates
Less than a month to go until my exhibition and there is a lot to think about and do, this is most definitely a learning curve! I’m slightly disappointed in myself that I didn’t manage to get more big paintings done, but the gallery is small and the...
by theartist | Sep 6, 2018 | News and updates
Finished paintings Ben I used various different techniques trying to suggest the movement of Ben’s cello playing. Echoing shapes, fading out a second figure and fractured form. It was difficult to balance and learning experience, but I really enjoyed it. It was...
by theartist | Sep 6, 2018 | News and updates
I just wanted to give you an update on my availability for commissions if you’re interested in commissioning a painting or drawing as a gift. I’m pretty busy at the moment but I do have some spaces so get in touch if you have ideas about a painting or...
by theartist | Aug 14, 2018 | Exhibitions, News and updates, Oil paintings, Portraits
I’m still working on my series of paintings from my sketch trip to Leeds. After all the studies and the alla prima heads I drew and painted I’ve got to bite the bullet, stop procrastinating and get stuck in to the main pieces. Exhibition! The big news, and...
