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Lockdown Escapism

There is a quote – something along the lines ‘ Art is the only way to run away without leaving home’. Lately I have enjoyed making little collages from sweet wrappings and decorative glittery papers. Here are some of them…….

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Tidying the workroom

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

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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Royal Watercolour Society Family Drawing & Painting Workshop – FOOD!

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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The Royal Watercolour Society Open Competition 2013

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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Art Fair in Islington

I must be into multiples – these two pieces caught my eye, but there were paintings too. The Fair is on until Sunday

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At Last!

I have just finished two new paintings, and delivered them ( at least the Post Office will do that tomorrow ).

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ACEOs

ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions and Originals. An ACEO must be 3.5 x 2.5″ and were originally created to trade between artists. Another size is 6 x 4″, and I have recently made three as a start.        … Continue reading

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Presents

Sometimes for a change from painting and if it’s a special event I make these pictures for friends – they’re small, about 4×4″ black paint on glass with silver/coloured foil paper from chocolate, sweet wrappings etc –

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3 February 2012

Yesterday went to Watercolour and Drawings Fair at the Science Museum – then to meet friends at The Chelsea Arts Club for supper. Today went to see David Hockney at the RA – Very inspirational, lovely work, masses of it … Continue reading

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