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News from the studio

Hi everyone,

Thought I’d grab a minute to connect after a busy period. I’ve been gearing up for my next exhibition, in London (Brackenbury Village to be precise) this time during the first week of December. I did it last year with my painting pal Lesley Dabson and we had a fun and successful week so roll on. We’d love to see you at private view on Thursday 6th from 6.30 for a glass of wine to get you in the festive spirit. If not, we’re there every day too so pop in for a look and a chat.
Next week I’ll be joining the merry throng at the Mall Galleries for the ROI private view. It’s always a great afternoon and a chance to catch up with lots of painting mates. Networking is not something that happens that often when you’re at home in the studio so much of the time so I’m really looking forward to that. Jobbers had a foot operation three weeks ago to remove a ganglion which was pressing on a nerve so he’s been home for nearly a month. So, I was delighted to have the house back to myself this morning I have to say. I miss our chatty coffees in the kitchen but it’s surprising how much time you can waste when you have someone at home! On the plus side, he did help me with my tax return which is my absolute bete noire 🙂
Below you can see what I’ve been working on lately. I’ve been obsessed with textured plaster walls and white pots which will of course feature in the exhibition. White is such a challenge but there are lots of colours in white subjects so it’s all about temperature change. Also, pics of Christmas cards now available and the flyer for our l’il show. Stay warm.

Walnuts and pots 10×20″


Mistletoe Christmas card

Contemporary Classics exhibition

Stan

Hi all. I thought I’d send you this photo of ‘Stan’ painted as a birthday commission. He’s a cute little terrier with a slightly bent front leg so don’t think I don’t know! I enjoyed painting him and his owner is delighted….phew!
I wanted to let you know that I have packs of Christmas cards available. See below packs of 6 cards for £5.00 plus £2.00 p+p for up to four packs. If you’d like some do email me back as they’ll be here next week and I can send them out.
So, what else have I been up to? Lots of painting, naturally and I’m in the middle of organising next year’s workshops. If you’re interested, do let me know and I’ll put your name on the list. I’ll be heading up to London for the ROI pv on November 27th and then shortly after that I’ll be setting up for my exhibition in Hammersmith with Lesley Dabson from 3rd December. If you’d like an invitation for either of those pvs, do let me know.

Stan


Mistletoe Christmas card


Merry Christmas

Jobs are piling up so I think I need to migrate from studio to kitchen in readiness for the festivities. I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2015. I also want to thank you all for following me and especially those of you who have been collecting my work. Not only does it spur me on it also allows me to keep on doing it – and I love it!
To put the icing on the cake for me as the year closes, I was delighted to hear this morning that I’ve just been elected a full member of the Northampton Town and County Art Society with whom I’ve been exhibiting for many a year. I am having an impromptu open studio on Sunday 11.30-3.30 with bargains, mince pies and mulled wine on offer so do drop in if you’re around.

Merry Christmas all!

Merry Christmas all!

Mince pies

Mince pies

8″x8″, oil on gessoboard

Before we put Christmas behind us entirely and also because I am a bit behind, here are some mince pies I did a couple of weeks ago. They may well be next year’s Christmas cards but I feel the holly may need a red berry or two……… a project to finish.  It’s been quiet here today due to a public holiday, Mohammed’s birthday. Jobber’s decided to take advantage of the quiet phone lines and went into work whilst I set too on some garlic which I will post tomorrow.

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Satsumas and japanese cup

8”x8”, oil on gessoboard-SOLD

Well it’s nice to see the sun again and be able to step out without wellies.  So nice that the dog took it into his head to run off during our morning walk.  I found him with the love of his life, a working collie from the farm, whose owners were not impressed.

Mince pies are in the oven as we speak so hope to see some of you at the weekend.