Category Archives: Art

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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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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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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Good Friday Walk

Posted on March 29, 2013 by northoneartist

Into Soho for a nice coffee and Pain au Raisin at Patisserie Valerie. Bus to Victoria, then a walk down Vauxhall Bridge Road to Tate Modern. Hot cross buns in Regent Street My Great Grandfather, Thomas Goulden, was born here … Continue reading →

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The Royal Watercolour Society Elections and Spring Exhibition

Posted on March 20, 2013 by northoneartist

  Very busy few days at Bankside. On Saturday about 30 Members of the RWS met in the gallery to elect ( hopefully ) some  new Associate Members. There were 29 applicants who had brought in 3 framed works, unframed … Continue reading →

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Royal Watercolour Society Spring Exhibition

Posted on February 28, 2013 by northoneartist
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The Royal Watercolour Society Open Competition 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by northoneartist

The successful entries are on show at Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH, until the 3 March, from 11-6 every day. You can also see the Prizewinners. The exhibition shows a wide variety of subject matter and style … Continue reading →

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A loaf of Bread

Posted on February 25, 2013 by northoneartist

I made a loaf of bread, and since I have just watched the Oscars, I would like to thank my lovely sister Henrietta who gave me the book of recipes, Dan Lepard who wrote the book, Doves Farm flour, Hovis … Continue reading →

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