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About northoneartist

I live in London, I can see the top of the Shard from my window. I like making things and I mainly produce paintings which I exhibit and sell if the right person comes along!

Chelsea Flower Show

Posted on May 22, 2013 by northoneartist

Lucky me – had a last minute invitation to go to the Chelsea Flower Show on Tuesday evening. The sun came out, not too crowded – just right. Lots of grasses and hazy blues/purples/pinks with sprinkling of white amongst grey … Continue reading →

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Spring in the Garden

Posted on May 15, 2013 by northoneartist

It is a bit chilly but the garden looks so fresh and green I don’t mind. The bird bath – saw a speckly thrush yesterday Greens are so beautiful Parrot tulips Rosa Banksia Lutea – named after Joseph Banks, he … Continue reading →

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Tulips in Islington

Posted on May 11, 2013 by northoneartist

Parrot tulips from the garden – had to rescue them from the March winds and April showers that we are getting in May.

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Bury St Edmunds & Saffron Walden

Posted on May 6, 2013 by northoneartist

A couple of days out to Suffolk/Essex in the sunshine. Visited Ickworth, near Bury St Edmunds, where the time by the church clock was nearly ten to three, but too hot for tea although there was honey.  

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Bees like Lavender

Posted on May 1, 2013 by northoneartist

New painting, lovely day,sun is shining,a neighbour is mowing their patch of grass,birds tweeting,bees buzzing and now I’m going to have a cup of tea…….

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My Mother

Posted on April 24, 2013 by northoneartist

My Mother aged ninety two and a half, was in hospital for a few days last week. This was the 4th time in her life, the first 2 times were having babies ( she then had the next 2 at … Continue reading →

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Tagliatelle with peas & mint for supper

Posted on April 9, 2013 by northoneartist
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Royal Watercolour Society Family Drawing & Painting Workshop – FOOD!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by northoneartist

We had a good time at Bankside Gallery yesterday – Family Workshop on drawing & painting food. Next one in the Autumn – see http://www.royalwatercoloursociety.co.uk for details

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New Paintings and Distressed Frames

Posted on April 1, 2013 by northoneartist

I have been getting paintings ready for mixed exhibitions and have just about finished 16 new ones. At one of the places I show my work they suggested distressing frames so that’s my new look. These frames aren’t really distressed, … Continue reading →

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RWS and other open competitions

Posted on March 29, 2013 by northoneartist

Originally posted on Chris Baker : watercolours:
Very pleased that one of my paintings was  selected for the Royal Watercolour Society’s open competition. “The RWS Contemporary Watercolour Competition is an annual competition open to non-Members. It aims to encourage innovation and…

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