Category Archives: Art

RWS Autumn Exhibition

Posted on September 21, 2014 by northoneartist

The next Royal Watercolour Society exhibition at the Bankside Gallery is called ‘Watercolour Secrets’. This is because as well as an exhibition we are also launching a new book ‘Watercolour Secrets’ which shows the work of 76 RWS artists. Each … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books

Posted on September 19, 2014 by northoneartist

It’s not surprising that brought up on books like this ‘The Wally Pug of Why’ my siblings and I have vivid imaginations. I have the book – it belonged to my grandmother Nancy Goulden and was published by C. Arthur … Continue reading →

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Islington Gardeners at Rousham

Posted on September 11, 2014 by northoneartist

Great day out – coach trip to Rousham – designed by William Kent, who also did Chiswick House and Stowe.

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Royal Society of British Artists Exhibition at Lloyd’s Register

Posted on September 1, 2014 by northoneartist

In October I’ll be showing new work ( with 23 other RBA artists ) at the Lloyds Building, 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3 4BS. Friday 3 – Thursday 30 October 2014 Gallery closed Saturday & Sunday Private View Thursday 2 … Continue reading →

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Barnsbury to Hampstead Heath

Posted on August 29, 2014 by northoneartist

Hop on the train at Cally Road & Barnsbury Station and 15 mins later alight at Gospel Oak. Up the hill for views of London – St Pauls, the Shard then keep going through the trees until … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful / 12

Posted on August 23, 2014 by northoneartist

Look what came in the post this morning! Invitation to Curwen Gallery Exhibition PV. I’m in it, Martin’s in it and Bridget Moore’s in it – love her work – hurray . 18 artists selected from 200. The Exhibition … Continue reading →

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Cultivation & Creativity / Celebrating 210 Years of the RHS and RWS

Posted on August 22, 2014 by northoneartist

There will be an Exhibition at the Bankside Gallery in November of RWS paintings on the above subject. Have just finished 4 – when I say that I mean firstly I visited Hyde Hall in Essex and Wisley in Surrey. … Continue reading →

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Still Alive: The Contemporary Still Life

Posted on August 18, 2014 by northoneartist

Last week for this exhibition at the Mall Galleries of works by members of the Federation of British Artists. Nice surprise to find I sold one of my paintings in the show ‘Summer Souvenirs’