Art Exhibition, Opening Night...Above left, fellow artist and friend, Kerry Caffyn. Above right, me! I was crazy-nervous about the open evening of the exhibition that I held with one of my oldest friends, Kerry. But I needn't have been. The evening was a huge success! Above, some of my artwork on display Above, Kerry's artwork and her children, who became our little helpers! The photos above were taken when everything was set up and we were almost ready to open the doors. Considering it was chucking it down with rain, we were wondering if anyone would come at all! But, then our first guest arrived, dead on 6pm... and it was a lady I've been chatting with for about eight years online! Above right, my online friend and illustrator, Catherine Constance. It was funny, because Catherine's online profile picture is one of her illustrations, so I actually had no idea who she was when she walked in. I assumed she must be someone known to Kerry! It wasn't until some five or ten minutes later that she introduced herself! I felt so bad for not realising straight away! It wasn't long before lots of other people started drifting in and the place was buzzing with people. I reckon over the three hours we must have had around 100 visitors? We were chuffed to bits! Not only that, but we both sold a painting on the opening night! I sold 'Comfortably Numb' which was featured in my previous blog post. The paintings will remain hanging until the end of the month, so do pop by if you get a chance! Week in a nutshell...
Highlight: The exhibition Looking forward to: Organising another for next year What's new: I started a new painting this weekend and so far so good! Enjoying: The extreme weather we're having lately - (I do love a storm!) (Click below to sign up for my Quarterly newsletter, to be notified of new news, events and new work!) All done! My latest painting is now enjoying some drying time! 'Comfortably Numb'40cm x 50cm Oil on Fine Stretched Linen SOLD Turns out I love painting hands almost as much as I love painting glass! Who knew? In other news, I have an exhibition coming up, which I'm seriously scared about! I'm not overly comfortable with the idea of standing alongside my art, with people reacting to it, right in front of me! But still, it's something we have to get used to, right? I'm doing the exhibition with a friend of mine, also an artist and a friend since childhood, so at least we are in it together! Above left is Kerry Caffyn. Above right... well of course that would be me! In case you live close enough to pop by, the opening night is on Friday 1st November, 6pm-9pm at 'The Framing Gallery' (aka, Walls of Fame), 13 High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LU. And of course we will be there. The paintings will be on display throughout November. In other news, I am expecting a new canvas to arrive today so I can start my next painting! It's always exciting to see a blank canvas and wonder what it will become... I hope it turns out how I plan! Week in a nutshell...
Anxious about: Upcoming exhibition - Eek! Looking forward to: Two weeks in Thailand, coming up in just a few short weeks. Woohoo! Reading: Just finished 'This is Going to Hurt' by Adam Kay. Is hysterically funny! Enjoying: Cozy Autumn evenings by the woodburner! (Click below to sign up for my Quarterly newsletter, to be notified of new news, events and new work!) 'Roller Disco'Finally, here it is, my latest marble painting... 24" x 30" (61cm x 76.2cm) Oil on hand-stretched, cotton, archival canvas Available here It was so nice to get another fix of marbles. I can never stay away from them for too long! I just loved the way the light was dancing around in this composition, hence the title! I will be having some limited edition giclee prints made of this painting and as soon as they are ready I will post again. Right now I have another painting in my head, which I'm really looking forward to splurging out on to canvas, this time, I'm back to the whisky theme. Watch this space! Week in a nutshell...
Highlight 1: My daughter Adele finally had her baby girl! And she is just beautiful! Highlight 2: My Sister sent me a £100 gift voucher for Jackon Art Supplies. What a huge help and a lovely gesture! Reading: 'The Holiday' by T. Logan... (I've realised I've read 12 books since the beginning of May!) What's next: I already have my next painting planned and I can not wait to get going on it! Looking forward to: Another day out sketching with Tara Roskell in September. (Click below to sign up for my Quarterly newsletter for news, product reviews, studio tips, periodic exclusive discounts, plus links to other Artists!)... New Marble Painting in Progress...It's been a while, but I have SO been busy juggling various creative activities, one of them is creating illustrations for the childrens book I recently finished co-writing with my creative friend and partner, Tara Roskell. It's a whole different type of art, so I'm having to wear two different heads right now. Aside from that, I have started a new painting and I am back on the marbles again! What a shock... not! I can never resist them for too long. Here it is at the beginning stage... ...As you can see, I have not even completed the first layer yet and there are at least two or three more layers to come once this basic layer is down. Lots of adjustments and 'polishing' to do, particularly on the surface on which the marbles are sitting, but I'm very happy with where it's at at this early stage. So watch this space. I'll post another progress shot soon! Week in a nutshell...
Looking forward to: Afternoon Tea at the Royal Acadamy of Arts, London, with my daughter tomorrow. Reading: 'Then She Was Gone' by Lisa Jewell Other Projects: Illustrating the children's book, written by myself and Tara Roskell Highlight: Securing an exhibition in November (Click below to sign up for my Quarterly newsletter for news, product reviews, studio tips, periodic exclusive discounts, plus links to other Artists!)... New Release, Limited Edition Giclée Prints... Oops, I said 24... Actually I meant 25, which happily leaves one of each for me! These are NEWLY RELEASED limited edition giclée prints. Beautifully reproduced by Jim Holden, with pigment inks, on Hahnemuhle, German etching, 310gsm. Every now and then, a painting goes off to it's new home and I find it really hard to let go. So, here is my answer! Week in a nutshell...
Enjoying: The first beautiful hot days of this year! Reading: 'Stranger in the House.' Another gripping thriller, by Shari Lapena Working on: The reference for my next painting. Highlight: Seeing my prints for the first time. (Click below to sign up for my Quarterly newsletter for news, product reviews, studio tips, periodic exclusive discounts, plus links to other Artists!)... 'Risky Business'... |
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