Reemerging

When I started this website it was always with the intention to write a blog; an online journal. In doing so I realised how difficult it is to write well. I thought that the blog would help me to develop my art practice whilst making connections with people out in the wider world. But, in […]

Preoccupations

The following is a short piece of writing that accompanies my current exhibition, Preoccupations, at King Street Studios in Lancaster. You can still catch the exhibition until 30th September: Preoccupations, the title of this exhibition, refers to my ongoing engagement with two very different landscapes – Morecambe Bay, and the limestone hills near Farleton, Burton […]

A New Lease of Life for Two Lancaster Based Artists

A new art space in King Street, Lancaster, is to host an innovative exhibition by two of its resident artists. Entitled ‘Preoccupations’, the exhibition will showcase drawing, painting, sculpture and film by local artists Laura van Tatenhove and Debbie Yare. King Street Studios has made its name as a vibrant and contemporary art space in […]

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 an exhibition by northern artists Penny Hunt and Debbie Yare and is showing at Florence […]

Landscape Stories – An Exhibition

My exhibition ‘Landscape Stories’ is showing at The Dukes in Lancaster between 1st March and 4th April 2016. This is an exciting opportunity for me to show a wide range of recent work including photographs, drawings and paintings; alongside posts from my blog. I hope many of my local contacts and friends will be able […]

A Sycamore Tree on Limestone

Over the years I have come to know this Sycamore tree well. Sometimes it is my destination for a short walk and at others a resting place on a longer journey. I have approached it from all angles and know at which point on each path that I will first be able to see it. […]

Exhibition: Fusion @ Gallery 23

I am very happy to be exhibiting some photographic works as part of this new exhibition : Fusion @ Gallery 23 between the 21st May and 26th September. If you’re in the Lancaster area I’d love to see you at the preview on Wednesday 27th May between 5 and 8pm: Arteria with Gallery 23, 23 Brock […]

Urban Stories: Decay and Regeneration

I have been making a series of works inspired by an old industrial site situated on the banks of the River Lune, in my home town of Lancaster in North West England. The majority of the old factories and warehouses here had been earmarked for demolition to make room for a new affordable housing development, […]

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