Category Archives: Life

Drawing & Painting Buildings

Posted on September 26, 2013 by northoneartist

I’d forgotten how much I enjoy drawing buildings – until I was reminded today about some work I did a couple of years ago. The Royal Albert Hall and Grays Inn. Maybe it could be my winter project – a … Continue reading →

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Hastings and the Jerwood Gallery

Posted on September 18, 2013 by northoneartist

Here I am with Elaine Partington at Hastings. We met when we both worked at Thomas Nelson Publishers in London. We had delicious fish & chips at Maggies on the beach and went to the Jerwood Gallery. Very impressed by … Continue reading →

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My new Canon printer/scanner/copier

Posted on August 26, 2013 by northoneartist

I do like a helpful piece of technology and this printer is really good – trouble is I feel it’s annoyed with me as I only want it to print/copy/scan. It can obviously do SO MUCH MORE and it keeps … Continue reading →

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National Garden Scheme (NGS)

Posted on August 24, 2013 by northoneartist

Have just committed to an opening in 2014 for the NGS – Wednesday 11 June 6 – 8.30pm £5.00 entry will include a glass of wine All proceeds to the very worthy charities supported by the NGS, so please put it … Continue reading →

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Favourite Books

Posted on August 9, 2013 by northoneartist

At Spitalfield’s Market yesterday I found a copy of this book ‘Mr Papingay’s Caravan’ by Marion St John Webb. I loved this book and others by the same author when I was little – well I still like it. Wonderful … Continue reading →

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Garden

Posted on August 8, 2013 by northoneartist

   First is a plant grown from seed – saw it at Sissinghurst but plant I bought died in the winter, so for some crazy reason managed to get seed from California and one survived. First time it’s flowered. Then … Continue reading →

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What I’ve been doing this week or why I haven’t managed to produce a new painting!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by northoneartist

On Monday I inched a bit closer to finishing a project that I’ve been working on for a year. Then I met someone I was at school with for a cup of tea – must do it again soon. Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Parrot Tulips

Posted on May 28, 2013 by northoneartist

The final bunch of  tulips – they were very long lasting and wonderfully flamboyant. Was hoping to paint them – made a start so perhaps something will happen eventually.

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Bad News and Good News!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by northoneartist

Bad News – I didn’t get into the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition this year. Good News – my self portrait will be in the Ruth Borchard Self-Portrait Competition and Exhibition at Kings Place Gallery,London. 20 June – 22 September 2013 … Continue reading →

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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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