A few weeks ago I published a post about some new pieces I was working on which were a diversion from my abstracts. They started out as a bit of a distraction. I was working on a large painting (still unresolved), and after a few hours of painting I needed a break. We’re just aboutContinue reading “New Work”
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Holiday Over – Normal Service Resumed
So my first official two week staycation is over and have to say I loved it. Usually we jet off somewhere hot. This year, with the prospect of mask wearing and potential traffic light status changing we stayed in the UK. Last year I didn’t manage to get a full two week break because ofContinue reading “Holiday Over – Normal Service Resumed”
Reflections
It has been a few months since completing CVP. Now I’m dipping in and out of the portal to re-watch content. I thought I’d reflect on my first pass to capture and remind myself of some of the key learnings. There was so much great content in the 3 month course I definitely need toContinue reading “Reflections”
Studio Update
The collection of partially finished or just started work in my studio has been mounting up. Many of the paintings started as CVP boards but have taken different directions, changing with each layer of paint. I finished a few with a generous layer of gloss medium and finally a coat of cold wax. In theContinue reading “Studio Update”
Graduating CVP
So before I get into this post the first question I want to address is ‘would I recommend CVP’? And the answer is a very definite ‘yes’. What is CVP? CVP is a three month, online art course provided by Art2Life with Nicholas Wilton. Nicholas is a very charismatic lead and importantly a heavy weightContinue reading “Graduating CVP”
Brrrr – It’s April!
Well, despite the freezing cold weather there does seem to be a lot more optimism around at the moment. Who would have thought that we’d be so excited about meeting people outdoors in April! I just hope the news coverage of the AstraZeneca vaccine doesn’t put people off having the jab. I had mine aContinue reading “Brrrr – It’s April!”
The Wisdom of Others
The Power of Community One of the things I like, or should say liked (past tense) prior to lockdown, was time to myself creating art. I spend much of my working day with members of my team or colleagues, so escaping to the studio always gave me a much needed break. Since March, however, theContinue reading “The Wisdom of Others”
Studio Progress
Just a short update this week – my day job is still keeping me very busy which doesn’t leave much time for painting but I did finally get round to finishing four paintings that have been propped up against my studio wall for weeks. They are four 30cm square paintings on wooden board and allContinue reading “Studio Progress”
Explaining Paintings
Thank you to everyone who commented or DMed me. It seems that for most people they did really appreciate hearing a bit more about the rationale behind each painting. I do have some explanation on my website, if you click on the painting and scroll down to description you’ll find a bit more of anContinue reading “Explaining Paintings”
“A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words”
Firstly, I’d just like to say a big “THANK YOU” for all the feedback on my new website. My husband did a great job creating this, and I’m really pleased with it, but it’s lovely to hear that others like it as well!