Venturing Out
Spring is here and it is time to venture out more frequently to paint outdoors. Working directly from the landscape is an aspect of my work I would like to develop further and after a long, cold winter in the studio, … Continued
Getting the Work Done
It is a while since I posted to the blog but I’m making a new commitment to keep it updated. The main reason for my extended silence has been busyness – which is of course, a good thing. Last October … Continued
Creating a Sense of Place
When I first started writing for the blog I published a post called “A Sense of Place” which you can find here. In it I describe a location that I often visit and explain that it holds a special meaning … Continued
Northern Grit – An Exhibition
I’m delighted to be exhibiting with Penny Hunt at Florence Art Centre in Cumbria during March and April. Please drop in to take a look at the show if you can. All the information is included below: ‘Northern Grit’ is … Continued
A Year in Pictures
2016 has been a mountainous year with unforgettable highs and some tricky, hard to navigate lows. Looking back through the work I have made during this period has been an opportunity to reflect on what has been learned, to consider … Continued
Crossing Familiar Terrain
I have had a busy summer of creating, exhibiting, and grabbing precious opportunities to work in the outdoors. As Autumn crept in I returned to wander in the limestone fells and pavements to the north, more frequently than ever. Autumn … Continued
Moving Through Landscape – An Exhibition
I’ll be taking part in a joint exhibition – Moving Through Landscape, between 8th October and 5th November 2016 at Signature Gallery in Kendal, Cumbria. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase a selection of new and recent works inspired … Continued
Walking Through our Industrial Past
Walking is discovery and rediscovery. I have great enthusiasm for walking in the landscape as it provides life-affirming adventures and experiences, new inspiration, and renewed enthusiasm for life. Even a familiar place can reveal something different about itself on another … Continued
Nature Returning – An Exhibition
I’ll be taking part in a joint exhibition with fellow Artist and landscape lover Fay Collins between 28th April and 22nd June. ‘Nature Returning’ is the first exhibition to be showcased in the Williamsons Gallery at Ashton Memorial in Lancaster … Continued
