Category Archives: London

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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Since my last post………

Posted on June 14, 2014 by northoneartist

Well – I tripped on the stairs at home and fractured my humerus bone. Good news was that it was a nice tidy fracture, and it was my left arm so I can do most things with my right hand, … Continue reading →

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Tunnel Vision

Posted on May 12, 2014 by northoneartist

I have had a ridiculous week – trying to make paintings look as if they have just happened with no effort or stress, trying to make them look laid back and chilled out, while all the time it’s been lighter, … Continue reading →

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RWS Family Fun Day at Bankside Gallery

Posted on April 11, 2014 by northoneartist

On Wednesday RWS artists were at Bankside Gallery for a free drop in painting/drawing day. Exhausting but fun and very rewarding when the results are so good. Everyone looks proud and happy with their work – sometimes the concentration in … Continue reading →

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New Work

Posted on April 7, 2014 by northoneartist

I have not been past the front door for 3 days! From tomorrow I know I won’t get any time to produce any new work so have tried to make the most of the weekend. I have managed to finish … Continue reading →

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” Another Op’nin’, Another Show “

Posted on March 27, 2014 by northoneartist

I love Musicals and today this title from a Cole Porter song popped into my head as tonight the RWS will be having ‘Another Op’nin’ for our Spring Exhibition. It’s not so dissimilar to a musical – it is a … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up

Posted on March 26, 2014 by northoneartist

I’m going to have to totally pull my socks up here – otherwise I’m going to be out gunned/painted/graphiced/sculpted/fashioned/special effected by the younger members of my family – OK I’m up for the challenge! I’m just SO pleased. Watch out … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful / 10

Posted on March 23, 2014 by northoneartist

Three BOLD CAPS cheers for Felix Garside!!!! He’s been accepted for the BA Graphics course at Camberwell starting in the Autumn. That means there will be 2 Garsides (Daisy and Felix), and a Winthrop (Izzy E.R.) all doing art – and Thomas … Continue reading →

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RWS Spring Exhibition 2014 Workshops/Talks/Events

Posted on March 22, 2014 by northoneartist

Royal Watercolour Society Spring Exhibition at the Bankside Gallery  (between Tate Modern and the Founders Arms).  Nearest station Blackfriars. Every day 11-6 until 26 April. As well as the exhibition we have an exciting programme of workshops/talks/events – all of … Continue reading →

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