Delighted to announce that the 159th Annual Society of Women Artists Exhibition is now online and the following paintings have been included in the exhibition. First up is Charing Cross Station Harlequin Gherkin-the most recently completed of the four paintings selected. The meditation on this painting will follow soon. Next is the British Library painting […]
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Contrasts feature heavily in my paintings and never more so than in Checkmate. A painting of the Shard London and a lamp post on the Thames Embankment. The two tall elegant structures on opposite sides of the River, reminded me of chess pieces on a board. Two Kings, in a game of wits. The dark
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When dreams take shape is a Lowry Centre Painting. The Salford building is curious and feels very dark, due to facing north. A closer look tells you it’s not dark. The tower, with its helical panels, and the curious trough like structure and its support, create a shape in the void. The trough looks ready
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Sometimes you have to take risks. Do something different, because there’s no alternative. Your usual options have been closed off for you. I think we all recognise this feeling, especially with lockdown. And the complete change in our way of life, that’s happened as a result. Like everyone else, My world was tipped upside down
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What is painting home for an artist? Do you like to travel? The journey home is always my favourite part. For the first part of my life, Home was Manchester, or rather Greater Manchester. Then, I went to study in Oxford. After I left home to study in Oxford aged 18, Piccadilly station became a
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This week we’re looking closely at a painting of London Bridge Reflections. That’s if I can actually remember the title. Any questions about the piece, please ask in the comments, either here, or on Youtube. Here’s a still of the image, which will now forever be known as the painting of London Bridge Reflections. Unless,that
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