It's been a busy few months creating 6 new art works for this prestigious art exhibition, held in the naïve of the beautiful Portsmouth Cathedral, from the 22nd to 30th August. I really wanted to create something different, and got…
I have entered this competition every year, since it started I think, some 20 years ago and without fail, I have never got anywhere. A sensible artist might take this as a sign and give up, but no - not…
I am absolutely over the moon, to have won the 'Artists Choice' award last night, at the Portsmouth and Hampshire Art Society (PHAS) annual gathering, for Smarties Tree, which was in the summer exhibition. The Annesley trophy, which is in…
What a great preview evening last night at Portsmouth cathedral, the place was packed and it was so lovely seeing some of my art work out on display, in such a stunning venue. The exhibition is open to the public…
I am really excited to be taking part in this group exhibition, at Portsmouth Cathedral, at which I am able to exhibit four pieces and 8 portfolio items, so I have been busy getting everything ready, starting with my limited…
Since moving to the hills just above Portsmouth, driving along Portsdown Hill, the views have been breathtaking and inspiring. And whatever the season, I have taken numerous photos, in the hope that one day, I might just feel motivated (and…
How lovely to sell a picture at the Hampshire Open Studios and get a photo back, of it up in its loving new home. This makes me feel happy that I am on this road, although it's been very quiet,…
I have just mounted Limited Edition Print no 2, ready for sale at my open studio event of this picture - Tree of Life II. Prints always look so much better once mounted, although I do wonder if a darker mount colour…
Finally finished one of my bigger works, (1.2 x 1 metre wide) which was inspired by earlier works, for example Tree of Life I and Tree of Life II, which are both now in private collections. This time I wanted…
Preview evening. What a great preview evening for the Hampshire Open Studios, thanks to all our guests for coming along, it was great fun and Sharon and I both made lots of sales.