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Enjoyed taking part in local Artists' exhibition at St Marks on 8 to 10 September, and very grateful to everyone who helped in running it so well. Sold one painting and 5 handpainted cards to add to Church funds!
Lovely weekend taking part in Musselburgh Open Studios on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August from 11am to 4pm, using my super hairdresser Michelle's new salon at Blo Salon, 22 High Street, Musselburgh EH21 7AG. Thanks to everyone who came for a look round and chat. 12 paintings found new homes, plus £200 to Cancer Research UK.
Took part in Dunbar Arts Landscape Artist of the year 2023 as part of Dunbar Civic Week - a most enjoyable day, and lots of learning.
Masterminded by Anna Wimbledon of Dunbar Arts with 45 artists painting different views from The Gun on the grassy bit to the left of Dunbar Leisure Pool EH42 1EU. Thank you to Anna and the Artist/Judges Oliver Reed, Liz Adamson, Kittie Jones Artist, Christopher Wood RSW for excellent constructive advice and Nicolette Kitney for support.
Photo by Anna Wimbledon
Painting used GOLDEN OPEN acrylics, which were good to use in the warm windy weather.
Masterminded by Anna Wimbledon of Dunbar Arts with 45 artists painting different views from The Gun on the grassy bit to the left of Dunbar Leisure Pool EH42 1EU. Thank you to Anna and the Artist/Judges Oliver Reed, Liz Adamson, Kittie Jones Artist, Christopher Wood RSW for excellent constructive advice and Nicolette Kitney for support.
Photo by Anna Wimbledon
Painting used GOLDEN OPEN acrylics, which were good to use in the warm windy weather.
Tickled Pink (and Yellow) that Zoe has just bought two of my little paintings to colour coordinate with her lovely cushions.
Zoe does wonderful vintage and midcentury homeware (See Jimmy’s Homeware on Facebook or @Jimmys_Homeware on Instragram! and husband Gavin does beautiful midcentury and Ercol furniture. See Jimmy’s Retro Furniture on Facebook or @Jimmys_Retro_Furniture on Instagram.
Tulips in the garden have been wonderful, and just asking to be painted:
The Society of Scottish Artists Winter Exhibition was on until 10th January 2023 at Royal Scottish Academy, Upper Galleries, The Mound, Edinburgh.
See https://www.s-s-a.org/30x30/ Three paintings entered:
See https://www.s-s-a.org/30x30/ Three paintings entered:
Very grateful to Sophia Marriage for creating an opportunity for local artists in beautiful
St Marks, and had a very successful weekend there in September 2022.
Took part in Dunbar Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2022
A lovely creative fun day out with prizes, inspiringly run by Anna Wimbledon.
10am- 3pm with lunch break on the North wall of Victoria Harbour, Dunbar - Painting or drawing the view from the north wall; Looking out to sea or in towards the harbour and town.
Judges (who were available to give a few tips in final hours)
Pascale Rentsch BA
Oliver Reed MA, Head of Arts, Centre for open learning ECA
Christopher Wood RSW
Glorious sunny and extremely windy day, with only one painting blown over the harbour wall!
Held Open Studio on 4th and 11th September 21, alongside Artwalk Porty, ably supported and advised by Marjory. Had 2 lovely days, plus a few appointments in the week between. Collection for CHSA.
Scottish Society of Artists' Online 30 x 30cm exhibition was on until 20th December and I have an entry! See left Red Tulips Alive!
See https://ssa.viewingrooms.com/viewing-room/2-30-x-30-online-edition/
SOLD!
No Artwalk Porty in 2020, which has been a big miss as that is my main Open Studio event of the year.
And also a chance to do something different - so I held my own Artwork Porty for a month in July/August, and gave away about 30 paintings to friends old and new. It's been lovely to chat to the new owners, and the blank spaces are a great incentive to get on with more new paintings!
Online art courses have been/are wonderful!
Very grateful to Louise Fletcher and Emily Ball for their excellent courses, and the chance to connect with artists all round the world.
And also a chance to do something different - so I held my own Artwork Porty for a month in July/August, and gave away about 30 paintings to friends old and new. It's been lovely to chat to the new owners, and the blank spaces are a great incentive to get on with more new paintings!
Online art courses have been/are wonderful!
Very grateful to Louise Fletcher and Emily Ball for their excellent courses, and the chance to connect with artists all round the world.
Thanks very much to the 160 people who visited my summerhouse studio at Arthouse 66 in Artwalk Porty 2019 on 7th, 8th, 14th & 15th September 2019. Caroline Mitchell brought her wonderful Joy Revival Upholstery, cushions and lampshades and we were well supported by Marjory Maxwell. Loads of very interesting conversations, especially about Cove Bay (sparked by my painting of the harbour and Jill Watson's wonderful memorial there) and Zorn Palettes (which also featured in some of the paintings)!
https://www.artwalkporty.co.uk/ Enjoying Coastal Fridays around Dunbar with Anna Wimbledon's wonderful teaching. https://www.facebook.com/DunbarArts/
A sketch of the Big Boulder at Seacliff Beach using Golden Acrylics. Said good-bye to my lovely cat GT in January, and painted him at his favourite post at the window. Prints, cards and mugs available. |
Delighted to get a hand-painted card from my grand-daughter, Alba. Watch this space!
One of the highlights of walking on the prom at Portobello at the weekends is the warm welcome and excellent drinks and food from the Little Green Van, so I painted a picture - or 3! 'Green Haven on a Grey Day' mugs are on sale at Cove, Portobello, and The Little Green Van. 'Green Haven on a Grey Day' blank greetings cards and canvas prints (30 x 30cm) are also on sale at Cove. 'Rosebud' and 'GT at the Window' mugs. Direct from me. |
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Held Open Studio at Artwalk Porty in September 2018 - thanks to all those who came to visit https://artwalkporty.co.uk/2018/art-houses.html Photos by Jon Davey.
Held Open Studio at Artwalk Porty in September 2018 - thanks to all those who came to visit https://artwalkporty.co.uk/2018/art-houses.html Photos by Jon Davey.
Held Open Studio in Artwalk Porty from 1 - 10 September 2017 http://www.artwalkporty.co.uk/2017/arthouse23.html
Thanks to the 150 people who came to visit .
Thanks to the 150 people who came to visit .