Paintings with Passion
Exhibition News, A Real Treat, after our lockdowns, feast your eyes on the best from our local ‘plein air’ artists, working in the impressionist manner, to bring you their creations during this crazy year. Artists include, Steven Alexander, Mike Samson, Julian Lovegrove, Andrea Chappell, Carl Hawkins and others. 21st April to 5th May York […]
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My 2020 exhibition is no more! It is deceased. It has been snuffed out by the pandemic Dover docks oil painting But we are not downhearted! This artist’s dreams of going viral haven’t bitten the dust! Pandemic or not, all my paintings are now online and ready for your virtual visit! Click the photos for
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Open Studio -Meet the artist in his studio, in a Covid safe way, of course! I have cleaned and tidied up my studio ready for your open studio meet the artist visit. I look forward to meeting everyone in a covid safe way, 2 or 3 at a time. See what I have been up
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I have been back to Norfolk again, Yes, i’m on the road again! A self-contained cottage and some new brushes, A while ago, before covid appeared, I was invited to participate in Paint out Norfolk 2020. Then everything was put on hold during lockdown when one by one, all my plans were cancelled, and lockdown
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Inspiration – What is it? Where does it come from? and more importantly – Where does it go? This is the $1000 question for many artists! I have been fortunate, in never having to ask this question, Why is that? What do I do differently than many other artists. Firstly, I don’t go to my
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Many of you will know that I don’t shy away from drawing and painting villages, buildings or towers. Here are some examples for you. Buildings have a special significance for artists, as their accurate portrayal requires an understanding of perspective. Here are some examples for you, painted on my recent Burgundy trip. I drove up
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It’s time for my 4th solo exhibition at York Street Gallery in Ramsgate It’s Exhibition Time Again, Since my last major exhibition 2 years ago, I have painted over 230 fresh paintings. These were mostly on location and in all weathers, which means I capture the passion of the moment. I also threw in a
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I’ve been out doing what I love most, Painting and Sketching! Because I prefer to work out doors directly from nature, I have to go out most days, when it’s dry, and we’ve just had the most glorious summer, with very little rain. So that’s my excuse for not posting my ‘Studio Stories’ blog. As
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Autumn for Artists. So now it’s getting colder but there are always lovely warmish days in between the cold ones, so I’m off out at every opportunity to capture those Autumn Colours! It’s time to seek out your thermal wear, ski clothing, on those chilly days when out painting. You will also need your cadmium orange and
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The benefits of joining an art club! Art can be a very insular occupation. Many artists work alone in their studios with just a radio or CD player for company. For some, this is the best way to get those ‘creative juices’ flowing. For others, though, working together in small groups is more rewarding, and
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