Tag Archives: paper

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…….

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Royal Society of British Artists

I will be showing these 5 paintings with the RBA at Mall Galleries,London 17 March – 2 April   10-5 Private View Wednesday 16 March 11-8 / Opening at 6pm by Diana Speed, Radio 4

Posted in A day out, acrylic, Art, artists, Bits & Bobs, Buildings, Domestic still life, Drawing, Exhibitions, Flowers, Gardening, Houses, Life, London, mixed media, Painting, Royal Society of British Artists, St Ives, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New work in progress

Working away to get new paintings finished for RWS Spring Exhibition ‘Made in Colour’

Posted in acrylic, Art, artists, Domestic still life, Drawing, Exhibitions, Flowers, mixed media, Painting, Royal Watercolour Society, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hellebores / Lenten Roses

Hellebores are flowering in the garden, Lenten Roses seems a more attractive name even if it isn’t Lent yet. Here is my take on them this week.

Posted in acrylic, Art, artists, Bits & Bobs, Domestic still life, Drawing, Exhibitions, Flowers, Gardening, Life, mixed media, Painting, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Angels

Advent Angels

Posted in angels, Art, artists, Christmas, Painting, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

My Week

Islington Gardeners outing to Painshill Park & then Wisley. We were supposed to be going to two gardens in West Sussex, but at the last minute had to re-arrange as high winds were forecast and the gardens have to close … Continue reading

Posted in A day out, acrylic, Art, artists, Buildings, Drawing, Exhibitions, Family, Gardening, Life, Living in North London, Painting, Royal Watercolour Society, The Past, Uncategorized, watercolour, Who we are | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Watercolour Etc Exhibition

The RWS Spring Exhibition looks very good and has been well received by both RWS Members and the public. The Bankside Gallery, near Tate Modern and The Founders Arms is open daily 11-6. Richard Bawden is the featured RWS Member. … Continue reading

Posted in A day out, acrylic, Art, artists, Drawing, Exhibitions, mixed media, Painting, Royal Watercolour Society, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Watercolour Etc

The RWS Spring Exhibition is ‘Watercolour Etc’. For the first time we are allowed to show one work not in a water based medium – this could be drawing,collage,oils,acrylic,prints or 3D. I have 3 paintings in acrylic on paper  – … Continue reading

Posted in acrylic, Art, artists, Drawing, Exhibitions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

RWS Autumn Exhibition

‘Watercolour Secrets’ PV last night – exhibition up, people came, opened by President Thomas Plunkett, books signed and sold – phew!

Posted in acrylic, Art, artists, Drawing, Exhibitions, Painting, Royal Watercolour Society, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

RWS Autumn Exhibition

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

Posted in acrylic, Art, artists, Drawing, Exhibitions, Favourite Books, Life, London, Painting, Royal Watercolour Society, Uncategorized, watercolour | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment