Paintings from Nature with Passion
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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Villages buildings and Towers Many of you will know that I don’t shy away from drawing and painting Villages Buildings and Towers. Here are some examples for you. For me, buildings have a special significance as an artist, as I realise their accurate portrayal requires me to have a thorough understanding of perspective. Here I
It’s exhibition time again – 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
Why do I blog and why did I stop? I’ve been out doing what I love most, Painting and Sketching! Because I prefer to work out doors directly from nature. I prefer 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
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! Autumn and winter for artists!It’s the time when I seek out my thermal wear, ski clothing. Always useful on those chilly days when out
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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
Chasing the light Exhibition Every year I have my own Chasing the light exhibition at the prestigious York Street Gallery in Ramsgate. This is my 3rd showing here and my work has really changed since the last time, so everything you see will be spanking new and fresh. I’m excited by that. So what have
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I recently took myself off to Cornwall for 4 days painting in Cornwall ‘en plein air’. 4 Days painting in Cornwall The last time I painted there was many years ago, in Watercolours, so I decided to have a change from my recent haunts. Instead of Wexford, Ireland and the Norfolk Broads, I went back
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For many busy families it is time to get away for a week or two, somewhere hot maybe? News from the studio For this busy Artist though it’s time to assess what has been happening. In recent weeks I have had works in a few exhibitions, in Whitstable, Herne Bay, Broadstairs and Margate. The Open
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Where to find my best paintings? Hello again. Yes I’m often asked this question and I hand out my card so people can look up my web site. There they check out my latest work. But there’s a catch! When the weather is good I spend as much time as possible out doors in
Where to find my best Paintings? My best kept secret Uncovered! Read More »