Oxford Paintings don’t tend to include Spaceships. Although by spaceship I actually mean student union Bar! Confused? I was at first. I’d heard reference to Keble’s Spaceship but couldn’t quite picture how it would look. Until I saw it. And then? Well, it’s kinda obvious isn’t it? The painting was created as part of a […]
Keble College, Oxford Painting the Spaceship Read More »
Artists need to create art! It’s a no brainer really, but sometimes, in order to move forward, the creation part of art takes a back seat. With everything that’s been happening this past fortnight I’ve had little time (or space) to create new work… I find my life goes like that. I have periods where
You’ll never progress unless you keep painting…or will you? Read More »
Society of Women Artists Private View 2013 Held at the Mall Galleries, down the road from Buckingham Palace. The venue was once a stables. Cathy Read – Artist with her work at Society of Women Artist Exhibition 2013 Firsts are always exciting. This is the first time I’ve had my paintings selected for a London
Society of Women Artists Private View at the Mall Galleries. Read More »
With less than 24 hours to my London debut on The Mall I was a little nervous… Fear affects us all and participating in my first exhibition in London is something new for me. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I know it’s going to be a long day and probably very warm, if
How to Use Abstract Painting to Calm Nerves. Read More »
Do you enjoy people watching you at work? Many artists are self conscious and not keen to work in front of others. It makes you aware of potential mistakes and can stifle creativity. Personally I love demonstrating what I do. I know, I’m a freak! Except, when it comes to my architectural work that is…
Why I love talking about abstracts Read More »
Well, that week was busy! Bucks Open Studios is in full swing, presentation at Oxford University Press Bookshop amidst the usual chaos that seems to surround me. The beauty of Open studios is I have to make art. I know it’s a hard life isn’t it! So, I found time to finish the HMS Belfast
Launching HMS Belfast Painting at last! Read More »
