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"Art is restoration: the idea is to repair the damages that are inflicted in life, to make something that is fragmented ... into something whole."

Louise Bourgeois

Pleased to have my oil painting study included in the recent Spring @polyfalmouth exhibition. Even better that I get to share this experience with our son @jameslay_artist whose sculpture is in the foreground of photo 3. The show has been beautifully put together by the Poly gallery team and is on until Saturday; so still a couple of days left to visit.

#oilpainting #oilstudy #loveoilpainting #stilllife #observationalpainting #painting #exhibition #artgallery #cornishartist

Pleased to have my oil painting study included in the recent Spring @polyfalmouth exhibition. Even better that I get to share this experience with our son @jameslay_artist whose sculpture is in the foreground of photo 3. The show has been beautifully put together by the Poly gallery team and is on until Saturday; so still a couple of days left to visit.

#oilpainting #oilstudy #loveoilpainting #stilllife #observationalpainting #painting #exhibition #artgallery #cornishartist

#inktober Day 22 Leaf

Whilst I catch up with some of the various @journalingwithnature prompts for #inktober2024 here are some palm leaves from my recent trip to Marbella. I think it’s a Traveler’s-Palm according to the plant identifying app. I sat painting this in our hotel garden until quite dark as it was our last evening there. I think the other guests must of thought I was a bit odd, as they passed by, but I had seen these splendid plants over several days and just wanted to record one of them. Feels warm and sunny just looking at those luscious leaves!

#lovemarbella #gardenjournal #naturelover #plantpainting #watercolour #watercolourartist #sketchbook #artistonholiday

#inktober Day 22 Leaf

Whilst I catch up with some of the various @journalingwithnature prompts for #inktober2024 here are some palm leaves from my recent trip to Marbella. I think it’s a Traveler’s-Palm according to the plant identifying app. I sat painting this in our hotel garden until quite dark as it was our last evening there. I think the other guests must of thought I was a bit odd, as they passed by, but I had seen these splendid plants over several days and just wanted to record one of them. Feels warm and sunny just looking at those luscious leaves!

#lovemarbella #gardenjournal #naturelover #plantpainting #watercolour #watercolourartist #sketchbook #artistonholiday

Double post #inktober
Day 17 Root and Day 19 Companion

Still desperately trying to catch up the great prompts from @journalingwithnature, so another double post. If I’d popped a worm in the robin’s mouth I could have covered Day 18 ‘invertebrate’ too! But I didn’t think of that till I was about to post 🤦‍♀️😂.

These sweet baby carrots came from @kehelland.trust shop yesterday. I’ve used a fountain pen with watercolours, rather than a fine liner, as you get a softer uneven line.

We are very lucky to have so many birds in our garden. I painted the robin a while ago but love his quirky stance, so it’s nice he’s had his day on instagram too.

#loveveg #carrots #watercolourartist #naturelover #penandwash #sketching #horticulture #observationaldrawing #realisticdrawing #vegetablegardening #gardening #birddrawing #gardenbirds #loverobins #cornishgarden #cornwallartist #lovecornwall

Double post #inktober
Day 17 Root and Day 19 Companion

Still desperately trying to catch up the great prompts from @journalingwithnature, so another double post. If I’d popped a worm in the robin’s mouth I could have covered Day 18 ‘invertebrate’ too! But I didn’t think of that till I was about to post 🤦‍♀️😂.

These sweet baby carrots came from @kehelland.trust shop yesterday. I’ve used a fountain pen with watercolours, rather than a fine liner, as you get a softer uneven line.

We are very lucky to have so many birds in our garden. I painted the robin a while ago but love his quirky stance, so it’s nice he’s had his day on instagram too.

#loveveg #carrots #watercolourartist #naturelover #penandwash #sketching #horticulture #observationaldrawing #realisticdrawing #vegetablegardening #gardening #birddrawing #gardenbirds #loverobins #cornishgarden #cornwallartist #lovecornwall

#inktober Day 16 Climbing

This Blue Dawnflower/Morning Glory grew just down the road from our hotel on a bit of rough ground and up an adjacent wall. No pen with this one, just watercolour. I really like the way it goes across both pages but not easy to show on IG.

#watercoloursketching #watercolourartist #nature #wildplants #nature #naturalplants #climbingplants #horticulture #botany #marbella #artistabroad #cornwallartist

#inktober Day 16 Climbing

This Blue Dawnflower/Morning Glory grew just down the road from our hotel on a bit of rough ground and up an adjacent wall. No pen with this one, just watercolour. I really like the way it goes across both pages but not easy to show on IG.

#watercoloursketching #watercolourartist #nature #wildplants #nature #naturalplants #climbingplants #horticulture #botany #marbella #artistabroad #cornwallartist

Day 14 and 15 #inktober2024 Shade and Cultivated.

These plants and flowers grew in and around the gardens of our hotel @eurostarshotels Marbella, so I’m guessing are ‘cultivated’. As for ‘shade’ I’ve been working on how I use shadows in my sketches and paintings. I’ve been inspired by other people’s use such as @jude__c_ and with advise from @shoreditchsketcher on a recent workshop, I felt it was something I’d rather overlooked. So shadow rather than shade but the two are related. More to come!

#inktoberchallenge #penandwatercolor #botanicalart #plantdrawing #watercoloursketch #spain #marbellalifestyle #sketchbook #watercolourart #observationalpainting #cornishartist.

Day 14 and 15 #inktober2024 Shade and Cultivated.

These plants and flowers grew in and around the gardens of our hotel @eurostarshotels Marbella, so I’m guessing are ‘cultivated’. As for ‘shade’ I’ve been working on how I use shadows in my sketches and paintings. I’ve been inspired by other people’s use such as @jude__c_ and with advise from @shoreditchsketcher on a recent workshop, I felt it was something I’d rather overlooked. So shadow rather than shade but the two are related. More to come!

#inktoberchallenge #penandwatercolor #botanicalart #plantdrawing #watercoloursketch #spain #marbellalifestyle #sketchbook #watercolourart #observationalpainting #cornishartist.

Day 12 Flower @inktober

Yep I’m all out of sync. I managed to do quite a bit of sketchbook work on holiday which I intended to share on return but life got in the way (work, poorly mother etc.) so just catching up! This plant is called Pink Trumpetvine and grew up a wall close to our hotel in Marbella. I’ve been working in a small sketchbook with hot pressed watercolour paper but opened up it’s long and thin so not easy to show the whole image on IG although great to use. So i’m playing around with different options such as coloured backgrounds. More to come as I catch up with posting!

#flowers #flowerpainting #watercolourflowers #watercolour #penandwatercolour #penandinkdrawing #inktoberchallenge #watercolourartist #artist #botanicalwatercolor #horticulture #cornishartist

Day 12 Flower @inktober

Yep I’m all out of sync. I managed to do quite a bit of sketchbook work on holiday which I intended to share on return but life got in the way (work, poorly mother etc.) so just catching up! This plant is called Pink Trumpetvine and grew up a wall close to our hotel in Marbella. I’ve been working in a small sketchbook with hot pressed watercolour paper but opened up it’s long and thin so not easy to show the whole image on IG although great to use. So i’m playing around with different options such as coloured backgrounds. More to come as I catch up with posting!

#flowers #flowerpainting #watercolourflowers #watercolour #penandwatercolour #penandinkdrawing #inktoberchallenge #watercolourartist #artist #botanicalwatercolor #horticulture #cornishartist

@inktober Days 9 and 10 Tendril and Water.

Great suggestion from @mikenhelenhocking for Day 8 Mulch but I’ll come back to that one as currently in sunnier climes. The vine which I think qualifies for ‘tendril’ is from the Dutch Glass house @kehelland.trust. I sat in the hotel garden and painted the hibiscus flower and Queensland umbrella tree yesterday afternoon. All plants need water, so nailed this one 😂 Lots of lovely plants so should be able to add some more in the next few days. Wondering if any of them might survive our wet winter, as I’m planning on creating a bed at home with succulents and exotic plants.

#inktober #inktoberchallenge #plantlover #watercolourplants #lovetropical #exoticplants #garden #horticulture #artistonholiday

@inktober Days 9 and 10 Tendril and Water.

Great suggestion from @mikenhelenhocking for Day 8 Mulch but I’ll come back to that one as currently in sunnier climes. The vine which I think qualifies for ‘tendril’ is from the Dutch Glass house @kehelland.trust. I sat in the hotel garden and painted the hibiscus flower and Queensland umbrella tree yesterday afternoon. All plants need water, so nailed this one 😂 Lots of lovely plants so should be able to add some more in the next few days. Wondering if any of them might survive our wet winter, as I’m planning on creating a bed at home with succulents and exotic plants.

#inktober #inktoberchallenge #plantlover #watercolourplants #lovetropical #exoticplants #garden #horticulture #artistonholiday

Day 6 Sun and Day 7 Growth

Ok, in a bid to catch up I’m doing a double post of some flowers I did a little while ago. Surely, as sunshine is a key component to growth I’m covered 😂. No idea how I’m supposed to do ‘mulch’ tomorrow?

#inktober2024 #flowers #watercolors #penandwatercolour #challengefailure #artist

Day 6 Sun and Day 7 Growth

Ok, in a bid to catch up I’m doing a double post of some flowers I did a little while ago. Surely, as sunshine is a key component to growth I’m covered 😂. No idea how I’m supposed to do ‘mulch’ tomorrow?

#inktober2024 #flowers #watercolors #penandwatercolour #challengefailure #artist

Day 5 Wild

It’s pretty typical that I’m already behind on the #inktober challenge. Although, to be fair I was on a drawing workshop yesterday and I’d a painting I had to finish today. So here is a pen and watercolour sketch of brambles found just up the road and which still retain some fruit. I’m trying out a range of techniques and this one was painting first, with pen applied after the water colour.

#watercolor #sketching #naturalistnotebook #naturelover #bramble #penandwatercolour #journalingwithnature #inktoberchallenge #cornishartist #lovecornwall

Day 5 Wild

It’s pretty typical that I’m already behind on the #inktober challenge. Although, to be fair I was on a drawing workshop yesterday and I’d a painting I had to finish today. So here is a pen and watercolour sketch of brambles found just up the road and which still retain some fruit. I’m trying out a range of techniques and this one was painting first, with pen applied after the water colour.

#watercolor #sketching #naturalistnotebook #naturelover #bramble #penandwatercolour #journalingwithnature #inktoberchallenge #cornishartist #lovecornwall

Day 4 #inktober garden prompts Germinate

These poppy heads make such wonderful subject matter. @kehelland.trust they are dried and can be bought from our shops to use in arrangements. They look amazing sprayed white or gold but I like them natural and even better when they age. Yes, it’s getting cold and wet but nature also gives us these wonderful seed heads at this time of year and so much more to enjoy.

#loveautumn #naturalforms #seedheads #horticulture #gardeningart #poppies #penandink #mixedmedia #sepia #inkdrawing #inktober24 #journalingwithnature #cornishartist #countryliving #cornishcountrylife

Day 4 #inktober garden prompts Germinate

These poppy heads make such wonderful subject matter. @kehelland.trust they are dried and can be bought from our shops to use in arrangements. They look amazing sprayed white or gold but I like them natural and even better when they age. Yes, it’s getting cold and wet but nature also gives us these wonderful seed heads at this time of year and so much more to enjoy.

#loveautumn #naturalforms #seedheads #horticulture #gardeningart #poppies #penandink #mixedmedia #sepia #inkdrawing #inktober24 #journalingwithnature #cornishartist #countryliving #cornishcountrylife

Day 3 #inktober Scented

It’s getting quite late in the season for fragrant garden flowers but I found this beautiful bloom in the front garden. It’s a @david_austin_roses called Young Lycidas which is incredibly fragrant, my favourite for both scent and colour. This is just a quick pen and watercolour sketch so doesn’t do it justice but it was interesting experimenting with waterproof ink for a change. This could be so much more beautiful in oil paints.

#inktoberchallenge #watercolourflowers #journalingwithnature #penandinkdrawing #watercolorsketch #sketchbook #dailychallenge #cornishartistlife

Day 3 #inktober Scented

It’s getting quite late in the season for fragrant garden flowers but I found this beautiful bloom in the front garden. It’s a @david_austin_roses called Young Lycidas which is incredibly fragrant, my favourite for both scent and colour. This is just a quick pen and watercolour sketch so doesn’t do it justice but it was interesting experimenting with waterproof ink for a change. This could be so much more beautiful in oil paints.

#inktoberchallenge #watercolourflowers #journalingwithnature #penandinkdrawing #watercolorsketch #sketchbook #dailychallenge #cornishartistlife

So I’ve decided to take part in @inktober but using the interesting prompts suggested by @journalingwithnature as they fit in with my role as @air_kehelland.trust. Being a bit ‘late to the party’, my first post, pollinators, is of butterflies painted years ago whilst on my degree and in watercolour but it’s a start!

#watercolour #watercolournature #butterfly #watercolourart #drawingnature #nature #observationalpainting #cornishartist #painter #inktober #journalingwithnature

So I’ve decided to take part in @inktober but using the interesting prompts suggested by @journalingwithnature as they fit in with my role as @air_kehelland.trust. Being a bit ‘late to the party’, my first post, pollinators, is of butterflies painted years ago whilst on my degree and in watercolour but it’s a start!

#watercolour #watercolournature #butterfly #watercolourart #drawingnature #nature #observationalpainting #cornishartist #painter #inktober #journalingwithnature

Had a great day out yesterday @theboxplymouth with @lesleyplum. Highlights of the ‘Artists Reframe The Black Figure’ exhibition was work by @claudartuk @hurvinanderson and nahem.shoa. It’s been interesting researching these artists and their work following the visit. Lots of other fascinating stuff to see all beautifully curated plus a fabulous cafe. Just a short train ride away, will definitely be going again soon!

#artgallery #paintings #contempoarypainting #exhibition #portraitpainting #galleryvisit #artifacts #creatives

Had a great day out yesterday @theboxplymouth with @lesleyplum. Highlights of the ‘Artists Reframe The Black Figure’ exhibition was work by @claudartuk @hurvinanderson and nahem.shoa. It’s been interesting researching these artists and their work following the visit. Lots of other fascinating stuff to see all beautifully curated plus a fabulous cafe. Just a short train ride away, will definitely be going again soon!

#artgallery #paintings #contempoarypainting #exhibition #portraitpainting #galleryvisit #artifacts #creatives

Such a lovely time with @lesleyplum @formfalmouth meeting other artists and enjoying the sunny evening. Bought some gorgeous bits and ate scrummy food. It’s on tomorrow and Sunday with opportunities to join in sketching and other events. Go and support our artistic community and have fun in the process!

#creativecornwall #artists #lovefalmouth #artistsincornwall #cornwallart #urbansketchers #handmadewithlove

Such a lovely time with @lesleyplum @formfalmouth meeting other artists and enjoying the sunny evening. Bought some gorgeous bits and ate scrummy food. It’s on tomorrow and Sunday with opportunities to join in sketching and other events. Go and support our artistic community and have fun in the process!

#creativecornwall #artists #lovefalmouth #artistsincornwall #cornwallart #urbansketchers #handmadewithlove

So Friday I spent a fab day out sketching in the sunshine with @shoreditchsketcher organised by @cornishcraftbarn. Always amazed by Phil Dean’s work and his ability to capture a sense of place so it was a pleasure to see his work and he also shared some great tips for sketching outside. This was the better of the two I did. Whilst I intend to incorporate a bit more pen work in future I do love pencil and watercolour. The venue was great and it was all very well organised plus so nice to meet lots of new artists too.

#watercoloursketch #urbansketchers #urbansketching #pencilsketch #creativeworkshop #sketchbook #artist

So Friday I spent a fab day out sketching in the sunshine with @shoreditchsketcher organised by @cornishcraftbarn. Always amazed by Phil Dean’s work and his ability to capture a sense of place so it was a pleasure to see his work and he also shared some great tips for sketching outside. This was the better of the two I did. Whilst I intend to incorporate a bit more pen work in future I do love pencil and watercolour. The venue was great and it was all very well organised plus so nice to meet lots of new artists too.

#watercoloursketch #urbansketchers #urbansketching #pencilsketch #creativeworkshop #sketchbook #artist

Proud mum moment. Our son @jameslay_artist currently studying fine art at uni, sold his first piece of work @polyfalmouth Members Show tonight. He’s had lots of support and encouragement from family and friends and is over the moon. A real confidence boost. We all love those red dots!

Proud mum moment. Our son @jameslay_artist currently studying fine art at uni, sold his first piece of work @polyfalmouth Members Show tonight. He’s had lots of support and encouragement from family and friends and is over the moon. A real confidence boost. We all love those red dots!

First post here in a while as mostly busy with my residency. However, I’ve been lucky enough to join a small group of friends for life drawing sessions so thought I’d share what I’m doing. This small painted sketch is the first I’ve done in quite sometime. The slightly foreshortened pose proved tricky and I’m experimenting with different surfaces too. But overall I like the way most the paint sits on the brown and there are passages that are more successful. As usual @stephens.suzi is the most incredible model and the group are so nice it’s all rather a pleasure to be a part of.

First post here in a while as mostly busy with my residency. However, I’ve been lucky enough to join a small group of friends for life drawing sessions so thought I’d share what I’m doing. This small painted sketch is the first I’ve done in quite sometime. The slightly foreshortened pose proved tricky and I’m experimenting with different surfaces too. But overall I like the way most the paint sits on the brown and there are passages that are more successful. As usual @stephens.suzi is the most incredible model and the group are so nice it’s all rather a pleasure to be a part of.

Popped into the @rwabristol on the last day of the Friends exhibition. A wide and interesting selection of work with quite a few of those exciting red dots we all love to see! Very pleased that this little mixed media piece will be off to its new home soon where I’m sure it will be very happy 😊. I’ve also included an image of a bold screen print by Lesley Harry (two red dots) who I met through taking part. It’s another great thing about participating; meeting and making friends from our fabulous artistic community.

#artists #reddot #creative #bristolart #rwa #mixedmedia #painting #observationaldrawing #exhibition #artisticcommunity

Popped into the @rwabristol on the last day of the Friends exhibition. A wide and interesting selection of work with quite a few of those exciting red dots we all love to see! Very pleased that this little mixed media piece will be off to its new home soon where I’m sure it will be very happy 😊. I’ve also included an image of a bold screen print by Lesley Harry (two red dots) who I met through taking part. It’s another great thing about participating; meeting and making friends from our fabulous artistic community.

#artists #reddot #creative #bristolart #rwa #mixedmedia #painting #observationaldrawing #exhibition #artisticcommunity

Fantastic all day life drawing session yesterday. Got a bit tired towards the end so had to do a bit of pulling back and sorting today using a photo. Still can’t quite get @jdwyssuzi, our amazing models likeness but thoroughly enjoyed trying.

#lifedraw #lifedrawing #pencilportrait #pencildrawing #observationalstudy #portraiture #cornishartist #drawing

Fantastic all day life drawing session yesterday. Got a bit tired towards the end so had to do a bit of pulling back and sorting today using a photo. Still can’t quite get @jdwyssuzi, our amazing models likeness but thoroughly enjoyed trying.

#lifedraw #lifedrawing #pencilportrait #pencildrawing #observationalstudy #portraiture #cornishartist #drawing

Delighted to be included in @polyfalmouth ‘s Spring Exhibition. Had a fab time at the PV last night with @lesleyplum meeting up with lots of other artists. Beautifully curated as always by the amazing staff at the Poly. Finished off the evening with a scrummy meal out @wilder_kitchen. Do go along, lots of different styles and techniques on show and a gorgeous shop to visit too!

#exhibition #oilpainting #shoepainting #ballet #observationaldrawing #observationalpainting #vintage #vintagetextiles #balletshoes #allaprima #cornishartist #cornwallartgallery

Delighted to be included in @polyfalmouth ‘s Spring Exhibition. Had a fab time at the PV last night with @lesleyplum meeting up with lots of other artists. Beautifully curated as always by the amazing staff at the Poly. Finished off the evening with a scrummy meal out @wilder_kitchen. Do go along, lots of different styles and techniques on show and a gorgeous shop to visit too!

#exhibition #oilpainting #shoepainting #ballet #observationaldrawing #observationalpainting #vintage #vintagetextiles #balletshoes #allaprima #cornishartist #cornwallartgallery

Delighted to have two pieces accepted in to the Friends of the RWA exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol. It’s on until the end of April and well worth a visit if you are in Bristol.

@friends.rwa @rwabristol

#observationaldrawing #drawing #mixedmedia #pencil #exhibition #artist #portrait #shoes #creative

Delighted to have two pieces accepted in to the Friends of the RWA exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy in Bristol. It’s on until the end of April and well worth a visit if you are in Bristol.

@friends.rwa @rwabristol

#observationaldrawing #drawing #mixedmedia #pencil #exhibition #artist #portrait #shoes #creative

Day 3
The final full day of our trip was spent first at the Van Gogh Museum and later at the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art. Of course when in Amsterdam the Van Gogh is an obvious choice but for me the ‘contextual’ work of artists like Degas and Redon really added to the visit. The Stedelijk which holds the Dutch collection (including De Stijl) from 1880 to the present day is a bit muddled and hard to navigate with signage non existent at times!. However, there are some gems there and it’s worth visiting. The installations by Chiharu Shioto and Yayoi Kusama were a high point.

#vangogh #destilj #modernart #dutchmodernart #dutchmoderism #artinstallation #arttrip #artist #postimpressionism #arttour #arttourism #vangoghmuseum #stedelijkmuseum #designclassics #europeandesign

Day 3
The final full day of our trip was spent first at the Van Gogh Museum and later at the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art. Of course when in Amsterdam the Van Gogh is an obvious choice but for me the ‘contextual’ work of artists like Degas and Redon really added to the visit. The Stedelijk which holds the Dutch collection (including De Stijl) from 1880 to the present day is a bit muddled and hard to navigate with signage non existent at times!. However, there are some gems there and it’s worth visiting. The installations by Chiharu Shioto and Yayoi Kusama were a high point.

#vangogh #destilj #modernart #dutchmodernart #dutchmoderism #artinstallation #arttrip #artist #postimpressionism #arttour #arttourism #vangoghmuseum #stedelijkmuseum #designclassics #europeandesign

Day 2
Travelled to Assen, to what seems a relatively obscure town but with a wonderful modern gallery. Very exciting as this was our reason for coming to Holland. Drents museum is showing a major retrospective of Antonio Lopez Garcia’s work. Fortunately the gallery was quiet so gave us the opportunity to sit with the work or walk up and observe his methods application etc. The staff were lovely too. What an absolute joy. So glad we made the effort to come and if you are interested in visiting it’s on until June. Did try to post another picture but IG don’t like nudity. Do look up his work, I’d be happy to argue he’s our greatest living artist. Even travelled on a double decker train both ways!

#antoniolopezgarcia #drentsmuseumassen #spanishart #spanishrealism #artist #observationaldrawing #observationalpainting #realistart #holland

Day 2
Travelled to Assen, to what seems a relatively obscure town but with a wonderful modern gallery. Very exciting as this was our reason for coming to Holland. Drents museum is showing a major retrospective of Antonio Lopez Garcia’s work. Fortunately the gallery was quiet so gave us the opportunity to sit with the work or walk up and observe his methods application etc. The staff were lovely too. What an absolute joy. So glad we made the effort to come and if you are interested in visiting it’s on until June. Did try to post another picture but IG don’t like nudity. Do look up his work, I’d be happy to argue he’s our greatest living artist. Even travelled on a double decker train both ways!

#antoniolopezgarcia #drentsmuseumassen #spanishart #spanishrealism #artist #observationaldrawing #observationalpainting #realistart #holland

In Holland with our son James on an art trip.

Day 1 was spent at the Rijks Museum. Highlights included seeing work by Vermeer, Rembrandt, a Whistler and an incredible selection of artefacts including wonderful Buddhas and other items from Asia, armour and domestic items from the NL‘s merchant history. Some of the most interesting rooms are so quiet as not on the radar of most tourists. The Vermeers really are exquisite!

#rijksmuseum #artinholland #dutchart #asianart #amsterdamart #vermeer #lovevermeer #arttourist #realistpainting #loveamsterdam

In Holland with our son James on an art trip.

Day 1 was spent at the Rijks Museum. Highlights included seeing work by Vermeer, Rembrandt, a Whistler and an incredible selection of artefacts including wonderful Buddhas and other items from Asia, armour and domestic items from the NL‘s merchant history. Some of the most interesting rooms are so quiet as not on the radar of most tourists. The Vermeers really are exquisite!

#rijksmuseum #artinholland #dutchart #asianart #amsterdamart #vermeer #lovevermeer #arttourist #realistpainting #loveamsterdam

Visited the art gallery at Truro High School where a selection of Prime Women Artists are currently holding an fabulous exhibition called Driven to Abstraction. Here’s a sneak peak but do go along to see the real thing it’s well worth a visit.

Visited the art gallery at Truro High School where a selection of Prime Women Artists are currently holding an fabulous exhibition called Driven to Abstraction. Here’s a sneak peak but do go along to see the real thing it’s well worth a visit.

Small portrait of my son’s girlfriend done for his birthday earlier in the week. First all prima oil portrait I’ve done independently. (I.e not with a tutor). At times it was a struggle; lack of experience meant some of my choices made it harder than it should of but I like some bits of it and I’m learning all the time. It also looks vaguely like her although she’s prettier in the flesh!

#allaprima #oilportrait #portrait #oilpainting #observationalpainting #oils #newlynalumni #cornishartist ##cornwallarts #cornishcreatives

Small portrait of my son’s girlfriend done for his birthday earlier in the week. First all prima oil portrait I’ve done independently. (I.e not with a tutor). At times it was a struggle; lack of experience meant some of my choices made it harder than it should of but I like some bits of it and I’m learning all the time. It also looks vaguely like her although she’s prettier in the flesh!

#allaprima #oilportrait #portrait #oilpainting #observationalpainting #oils #newlynalumni #cornishartist ##cornwallarts #cornishcreatives

First ever @drawingisfree_org zoom portraiture session. I’ve been meaning to take part in this for ages but as I’m not very organised first thing I put it off! So glad I finally made it to the session. Results are well…I do normally like a bit longer. But it’s all about the joining in and practice, so I’m posting them anyway.
#drawing #virtualdrawing #portraitsketch #pencildrawing #portraits #wip #drawingisfree

First ever @drawingisfree_org zoom portraiture session. I’ve been meaning to take part in this for ages but as I’m not very organised first thing I put it off! So glad I finally made it to the session. Results are well…I do normally like a bit longer. But it’s all about the joining in and practice, so I’m posting them anyway.
#drawing #virtualdrawing #portraitsketch #pencildrawing #portraits #wip #drawingisfree

Life drawing this morning at Lanner. These were about 20 mins each. Nice to get the watercolours out but always find the time goes way too quick!

#lifedrawing #watercoloursketch #watercolours #lifesketching #lifestudy #drawing #sketching #falmouthcreatives #cornishartists

Life drawing this morning at Lanner. These were about 20 mins each. Nice to get the watercolours out but always find the time goes way too quick!

#lifedrawing #watercoloursketch #watercolours #lifesketching #lifestudy #drawing #sketching #falmouthcreatives #cornishartists

Wednesday afternoon life drawing was, for me, more of a portrait session. Our model was the incredible @feargalshiels who sits so still and resumes exactly the same position after a break. No idea how he does this! Had the likeness at some points but lost it later, then the session was over so no chance of getting it back now. Such a nice group always enjoy it there.

#portrait #pencilportrait #portraitdrawing #lifedrawing #lifemodel #cornwalldrawing #explorepage #drawing #newlynalumni #lifedrawinggroup #lifedrawingcornwall

Wednesday afternoon life drawing was, for me, more of a portrait session. Our model was the incredible @feargalshiels who sits so still and resumes exactly the same position after a break. No idea how he does this! Had the likeness at some points but lost it later, then the session was over so no chance of getting it back now. Such a nice group always enjoy it there.

#portrait #pencilportrait #portraitdrawing #lifedrawing #lifemodel #cornwalldrawing #explorepage #drawing #newlynalumni #lifedrawinggroup #lifedrawingcornwall

So, as I continue with my catching up these little paintings were from a fab 2 day course I did with @e.crow.studio at @stivespainting before Christmas. Eleanor was so encouraging and generous, it was a lovely couple of days. Did hope to do a bit more on them, maybe in a few weeks although like most people it often doesn��’t happen despite the best intentions. My final piece is quite different, so i’ll post that separately. Learnt a lot just need to put it into practice. X

#oilpainting #oilpaintingtechniques ##oilpaintingstudies #paintingstudies #stilllifepainting #oilpaintingstilllife #stilllifeart #cornishartist #artincornwall #fyp #explorepage✨

So, as I continue with my catching up these little paintings were from a fab 2 day course I did with @e.crow.studio at @stivespainting before Christmas. Eleanor was so encouraging and generous, it was a lovely couple of days. Did hope to do a bit more on them, maybe in a few weeks although like most people it often doesn’t happen despite the best intentions. My final piece is quite different, so i’ll post that separately. Learnt a lot just need to put it into practice. X

#oilpainting #oilpaintingtechniques ##oilpaintingstudies #paintingstudies #stilllifepainting #oilpaintingstilllife #stilllifeart #cornishartist #artincornwall #fyp #explorepage✨

Last week I joined @sketching_cornwall for the first time. It was pretty damp weather but I really enjoyed it, especially warming up in the new cafe @krowji_ afterwards.

#drawing #sketching #treedrawing #enpleinair #drawinginnature #pencildrawing #stunychurch #cornishartist #cornwalloutdoors #cornwallart

Last week I joined @sketching_cornwall for the first time. It was pretty damp weather but I really enjoyed it, especially warming up in the new cafe @krowji_ afterwards.

#drawing #sketching #treedrawing #enpleinair #drawinginnature #pencildrawing #stunychurch #cornishartist #cornwalloutdoors #cornwallart

In the last week or so I’ve had a much needed studio tidy. In the last few months I’ve been busy at Kehelland doing my residency but I’ve still been doing lots of other drawing and painting so I’ll be posting some updates in the next few days as I’m a bit behind!

#artiststudio #creativespace #artist #studiospace #creative #cleanup #happyplace

In the last week or so I’ve had a much needed studio tidy. In the last few months I’ve been busy at Kehelland doing my residency but I’ve still been doing lots of other drawing and painting so I’ll be posting some updates in the next few days as I’m a bit behind!

#artiststudio #creativespace #artist #studiospace #creative #cleanup #happyplace

Took part in @streetdraw24 with @fleurparkinson.art. So great to be part of something special and for a really good cause. @st.petrocs. The work is available to view and buy @thepolyguild in Falmouth until the weekend. Well worth a visit!

Took part in @streetdraw24 with @fleurparkinson.art. So great to be part of something special and for a really good cause. @st.petrocs. The work is available to view and buy @thepolyguild in Falmouth until the weekend. Well worth a visit!

Absolutely delighted to have won this fabulous prize for my drawing of Julian, a well known regular on the @kehelland.trust weekly Camborne market stall. The quick sketch was done as part of Camborne @streetdraw24 which raises money for St Petrocs. I’m so lucky as it was a great event to be part of and this really was a lovely surprise and the icing on the cake! The work is currently on show @create.cic in Camborne who hosted the event and are doing so much to encourage creativity and access to art in our area. Best of all it’s all for such a good cause and you can purchase calendars with a selection of images from Street Draw to which support the work of St Petrocs.

#streetdraw24 #drawing #enpleinair #sketching #drawingcommunity #stpetrocs #cornwallcreatives #cornishartist

Absolutely delighted to have won this fabulous prize for my drawing of Julian, a well known regular on the @kehelland.trust weekly Camborne market stall. The quick sketch was done as part of Camborne @streetdraw24 which raises money for St Petrocs. I’m so lucky as it was a great event to be part of and this really was a lovely surprise and the icing on the cake! The work is currently on show @create.cic in Camborne who hosted the event and are doing so much to encourage creativity and access to art in our area. Best of all it’s all for such a good cause and you can purchase calendars with a selection of images from Street Draw to which support the work of St Petrocs.

#streetdraw24 #drawing #enpleinair #sketching #drawingcommunity #stpetrocs #cornwallcreatives #cornishartist

Last week I spent two days learning about landscape painting, en plein air, with @andrew.barrowman Despite the weather we all managed to get outside painting and I learnt lots to help with my new role as artist in residence @kehelland.trust Kehelland. Such a stunning location for the course organised by @cornwallschoolofart plus the lunches were amazing!

#enpleinair #drawingfromlife #landscapepainting #landscapeoilpainting #oilpainting #cornishcountryside

Last week I spent two days learning about landscape painting, en plein air, with @andrew.barrowman Despite the weather we all managed to get outside painting and I learnt lots to help with my new role as artist in residence @kehelland.trust Kehelland. Such a stunning location for the course organised by @cornwallschoolofart plus the lunches were amazing!

#enpleinair #drawingfromlife #landscapepainting #landscapeoilpainting #oilpainting #cornishcountryside

Enjoyed a visit to this wonderful exhibition today. Gwen John is one of my favourite artists and I’ve had to wait six months to combine visiting with another trip but it was worth the wait. Still on in Chichester at the Pallant Gallery if you too are a fan.

Enjoyed a visit to this wonderful exhibition today. Gwen John is one of my favourite artists and I’ve had to wait six months to combine visiting with another trip but it was worth the wait. Still on in Chichester at the Pallant Gallery if you too are a fan.

It’s been quite a few months preparing and arranging but this week I officially begun my art residency at The Kehelland Trust. I’ll be posting regular updates about the work of the trust, my role and the artwork I’m creating; so ‘follow me’!

It’s been quite a few months preparing and arranging but this week I officially begun my art residency at The Kehelland Trust. I’ll be posting regular updates about the work of the trust, my role and the artwork I’m creating; so ‘follow me’!

Dropped these off @polyfalmouth for the summer Members Exhibition, after two were re-framed by @eatartpictureframing. There will be lots of lovely work on show in the main gallery from the 1st of August. Well worth a visit!

#summerexhibition #oilpainting #portraitdrawing #observationaldrawing #summershow #drawing #artist #artworks #newlynschoolofart #cornwallgallery

Dropped these off @polyfalmouth for the summer Members Exhibition, after two were re-framed by @eatartpictureframing. There will be lots of lovely work on show in the main gallery from the 1st of August. Well worth a visit!

#summerexhibition #oilpainting #portraitdrawing #observationaldrawing #summershow #drawing #artist #artworks #newlynschoolofart #cornwallgallery

I did add this to my reel but thought I’d post it separately as it was end result of my 5 day drawing session with @jasonwalker070 at St Just organised by @justlife.art. Spending time with Jason has really increased my confidence and helped me understand my own practice. The model was @feargalshiels who was the most amazing sitter, patiently taking up the same pose during the week.

#drawing #observationaldrawing #observationalfiguredrawing #portrait #portraitdrawing #portraiture #tonaldrawing #pencildrawing #pencilstudy #portraitartist #newlynschoolofart_studiopractice #thecbpp

I did add this to my reel but thought I’d post it separately as it was end result of my 5 day drawing session with @jasonwalker070 at St Just organised by @justlife.art. Spending time with Jason has really increased my confidence and helped me understand my own practice. The model was @feargalshiels who was the most amazing sitter, patiently taking up the same pose during the week.

#drawing #observationaldrawing #observationalfiguredrawing #portrait #portraitdrawing #portraiture #tonaldrawing #pencildrawing #pencilstudy #portraitartist #newlynschoolofart_studiopractice #thecbpp

WIP
Spent 5 days last week on this pencil portrait as part of the portrait course organised by @justlife.art This drawing was an exercise in tonal values and a great opportunity to learn about how to use tone. Our tutor was the wonderful @jasonwalker070 whose advice and help were invaluable throughout and the sitter was Fergal. It was a great few days spent in the company of some brilliant artists. Drawing is A2 pencil on smooth heavyweight cartridge. Thought I’d share in a reel to show the process.

#drawing #pencildrawing #portraitdrawing #drawingfromlife #observationaldrawing #portraiture #tonaldrawing #wip

WIP
Spent 5 days last week on this pencil portrait as part of the portrait course organised by @justlife.art This drawing was an exercise in tonal values and a great opportunity to learn about how to use tone. Our tutor was the wonderful @jasonwalker070 whose advice and help were invaluable throughout and the sitter was Fergal. It was a great few days spent in the company of some brilliant artists. Drawing is A2 pencil on smooth heavyweight cartridge. Thought I’d share in a reel to show the process.

#drawing #pencildrawing #portraitdrawing #drawingfromlife #observationaldrawing #portraiture #tonaldrawing #wip

WIP!
Thoroughly enjoyed a couple of days portrait painting in oils, using the Zorn colour palette with @hugh.appleton and other artists @polyfalmouth. Very much a ‘work in progress’ I’ll try to improve on them, although I’ll only have a photograph rather than the actual models who were all excellent, many of them modelling for the first time. Hugh created a lovely relaxed atmosphere painting alongside us, it really was a great course.

#wip #oilportrait #oils
#polyfalmouth #portraitpainting #oilpainting #zornpalette #oilsketch
#painting #portraits #lovepainting #paintingsketch #allaprima

WIP!
Thoroughly enjoyed a couple of days portrait painting in oils, using the Zorn colour palette with @hugh.appleton and other artists @polyfalmouth. Very much a ‘work in progress’ I’ll try to improve on them, although I’ll only have a photograph rather than the actual models who were all excellent, many of them modelling for the first time. Hugh created a lovely relaxed atmosphere painting alongside us, it really was a great course.

#wip #oilportrait #oils
#polyfalmouth #portraitpainting #oilpainting #zornpalette #oilsketch
#painting #portraits #lovepainting #paintingsketch #allaprima

Happy International Portrait Day. I’m currently and rather appropriately on a portrait course with @hugh.appleton I’ll post about that later but for now ‘here’s one I did earlier’. 😊
Michael
#internationalportraitday #portrait #observstionaldrawing #drawing #downsyndrome #mixedmedia #pencilstudy #lovedrawing

Happy International Portrait Day. I’m currently and rather appropriately on a portrait course with @hugh.appleton I’ll post about that later but for now ‘here’s one I did earlier’. 😊
Michael
#internationalportraitday #portrait #observstionaldrawing #drawing #downsyndrome #mixedmedia #pencilstudy #lovedrawing

Very excited to be part of the Studio Practice exhibition starting tomorrow at the Tremenheere Sculpture Gallery near Penzance. Exhibition is on until Sunday open 10 till 4 with a PV on Friday 5 till 9. More updates to follow!

Very excited to be part of the Studio Practice exhibition starting tomorrow at the Tremenheere Sculpture Gallery near Penzance. Exhibition is on until Sunday open 10 till 4 with a PV on Friday 5 till 9. More updates to follow!

Drawing of Ben from todays portrait session organised by @justlife.art I really struggled on my last session so have joined group B for their two days as well. However, I feel like I have ‘turned a bit of a corner’ today with the help of the wonderful Jason Walker, our tutor.

#realisticdrawing #representationalart #observationaldrawing #drawingfromlife #portrait #drawing #pencildrawing #bewhoyouare #beyourselfbutbetter

Drawing of Ben from todays portrait session organised by @justlife.art I really struggled on my last session so have joined group B for their two days as well. However, I feel like I have ‘turned a bit of a corner’ today with the help of the wonderful Jason Walker, our tutor.

#realisticdrawing #representationalart #observationaldrawing #drawingfromlife #portrait #drawing #pencildrawing #bewhoyouare #beyourselfbutbetter

This is the sight we artists love to see a 🔴! Thank you to The Poly in Falmouth for showcasing my work and thank you so much Andrea for providing a home for one of my ‘off-spring’. So lovely it’s gone to another artist. X

#oilpainter #stilllifepaintingart #observationaldrawing #shoepainting #observationalpainting #cornishart #cornishgallery #cornwallartist #falmouthpainter #cornwallgalleries

This is the sight we artists love to see a 🔴! Thank you to The Poly in Falmouth for showcasing my work and thank you so much Andrea for providing a home for one of my ‘off-spring’. So lovely it’s gone to another artist. X

#oilpainter #stilllifepaintingart #observationaldrawing #shoepainting #observationalpainting #cornishart #cornishgallery #cornwallartist #falmouthpainter #cornwallgalleries

A couple of my paintings are in the Falmouth Poly Spring Open Exhibition. I ‘manned’ the show Tuesday morning and it was so nice to meet some of the other artists as well as visitors. Well worth a look if you are in Falmouth this week.

#thepolyfalmouth #cornishgallery #cornishartist #vintageframes #vintageshoes #retro #oilpainting #artist #allaprima #observationalart #oilstudy

A couple of my paintings are in the Falmouth Poly Spring Open Exhibition. I ‘manned’ the show Tuesday morning and it was so nice to meet some of the other artists as well as visitors. Well worth a look if you are in Falmouth this week.

#thepolyfalmouth #cornishgallery #cornishartist #vintageframes #vintageshoes #retro #oilpainting #artist #allaprima #observationalart #oilstudy

Productive session @newlynartschool, the last of our two day practical sessions. As always enjoyed the time to explore and create. Lots of work to do now with some fresh snd exciting challenges on the horizon! Will post updates on forthcoming shows and potential ‘residency’ soon.

#newlynschoolofart_studiopractice #drawing #observationaldrawing #realisticdrawing #artist #cornishart #pencildrawing #portraitdrawing #observationalstudy

Productive session @newlynartschool, the last of our two day practical sessions. As always enjoyed the time to explore and create. Lots of work to do now with some fresh snd exciting challenges on the horizon! Will post updates on forthcoming shows and potential ‘residency’ soon.

#newlynschoolofart_studiopractice #drawing #observationaldrawing #realisticdrawing #artist #cornishart #pencildrawing #portraitdrawing #observationalstudy

I’ve been trying to get out drawing regularly. Here is a little sketch of Michael.

#drawing #sketching #drawingoftheday #observationaldrawing #sketchbookdrawing #cafedrawing #lovedrawing #falmouth #pencildrawing #cornishartist

I’ve been trying to get out drawing regularly. Here is a little sketch of Michael.

#drawing #sketching #drawingoftheday #observationaldrawing #sketchbookdrawing #cafedrawing #lovedrawing #falmouth #pencildrawing #cornishartist

Another great two day portrait session with @jasonwalker070 Leaning so much on the course and this study was the best of the work I produced. The rest was a ‘mixed bag’ with small successes and failures but all part of the learning journey!

#contedrawing #ingrespaper #portrait #drawing #representationalart #observationaldrawing #artist #observationalart #lovedrawing #cornishartists #portraitdrawing

Another great two day portrait session with @jasonwalker070 Leaning so much on the course and this study was the best of the work I produced. The rest was a ‘mixed bag’ with small successes and failures but all part of the learning journey!

#contedrawing #ingrespaper #portrait #drawing #representationalart #observationaldrawing #artist #observationalart #lovedrawing #cornishartists #portraitdrawing

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