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New Chapter
As I’ve had just over a month as a full time artist, I thought I’d share some insights into what I’ve learned and how the transition has gone. I guess it’s worth saying that having worked continuously for over 30 years I fully expected to struggle with the transition. Particularly with the lack of structure.…
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Art Challenges
Art Challenge I thought I’d start 2024 with an art challenge. And my favourite challenge is the Insight Creative 30 day Sketchbook Challenge. What is an Art Challenge? Art Challenges are generally shared projects that have a set timeframe and a series of prompts for artists to work from. They are incredibly popular on social media,…
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Studio Remodel
Many of you may have been following my various posts on social media and my blog documenting the restyle of my home studio. Well, I’m finally ready to show you the results! Just in case you were unaware, for the last few months of 2023 my studio was in a state of flux. I had…
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Happy 2024!
Happy New Year!!! I hope you have all had a fabulous festive break and are feeling fit, healthy and positive about 2024. Our Christmas break was somewhat subdued. I tested positive for COVID on the Saturday before Christmas, so that scuppered our plans to see family and friends. To top it off my husband then…
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Autumn Update
As we head towards October I can’t help but think where has this year gone? It’s less than 100 days until Christmas!!!!! We even had our first homemade pumpkin soup last week which was delicious. The Autumn Hampshire Art Fair Some news since my last blog. My brother kindly drove a load of my paintings…
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A Very British Summer
How are you enjoying the British Summer? It certainly feels as though we skipped a season here in the North East and jumped from Spring straight into autumn. That said, given the heatwave that has consumed most of Europe over the past month we should probably be thankful for the grey skies and rain. …
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Music and Art: The Perfect Companions
I often paint whilst listening to music and am very aware that it can influence my painting. This is especially true when painting larger pieces (60cm+). The physical gestures become about your whole body rather than hands and wrists. The rhythm of the music starts to show through in the mark making. And the mood…
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Sunshine and the Sea
Having recently returned from a two week vacation it feels like the month of May has passed in the blink of an eye! We had two fantastic weeks on the beautiful island of Mauritius. You can definitely see why it’s a honeymooners destination. Sunshine, clear blue sea, stunning sun rises or sun sets (depending on…
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Days Out
Over the past few weeks I have been out and about and had a few really interesting days….. Unison Colour A few weeks ago I spotted a sales offer on Unison pastels at Jackson’s Art. I use pastels a lot in my art but tend to favour Sennelier oil pastels. I use these as I’m…
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March Abstract Life
Well we’re almost at the end March and days are feeling lighter and longer. A fact I’m pleased about as we start week 4 of the Creative Visionary Program (CVP) the homework commitment is ramping up so I need plenty of energy to keep on top of things. What I have Been Working On Over…
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