Category Archives: Life

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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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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Tidying the workroom

Posted on August 15, 2014 by northoneartist

Easy to tidy up – just moved everything into one big pile instead of small ones. Now I have a clear table to work on. .  

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Time for a rethink and tidy up

Posted on August 13, 2014 by northoneartist

How difficult can it be to produce 4 paintings for a project? Pretty,pretty,pretty hard as Larry David  would most likely say if he were here, which of course he isn’t although I could certainly do with a bit of assistance … Continue reading →

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River Thames – Greenwich to London Bridge

Posted on August 12, 2014 by northoneartist

Greenwich to London Bridge by River Bus – fast!  

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Visit to Towner Gallery, Eastbourne

Posted on July 31, 2014 by northoneartist

There is a very interesting exhibition ‘Peggy Angus – Designer, Teacher, Painter’ on until 21 September. Peggy knew all the interesting artists / designers / architects – first meeting Edward Bawden, Eric Ravilious at the RCA. She provided a sort of artistic powerhouse … Continue reading →

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The Contemporary Still Life

Posted on July 19, 2014 by northoneartist

Still Alive: The Contemporary Still Life Exhibition at Mall Galleries 5 – 23 August / 10 – 5 / Closed Sundays Private View Tuesday 5 August / 6 – 8   I have these 3 paintings in the show   … Continue reading →

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Little pictures made from sweet wrappings

Posted on July 1, 2014 by northoneartist

For a bit of fun and to get away from ‘painting’ – just to make something special. I once read about Dora Carrington and she used to make silver foil pictures which people liked and bought – so these are … Continue reading →

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Books,Books and more Books!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by northoneartist

It was so exciting when I learnt to read – it was amazing and I read everything available to me which was a lot as my Mother and Grandparents both had many books. Birthday presents were often books – The … Continue reading →

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