Tag Archives: colour

Popsicle Lewes

A while ago I saw a shop in Lewes called Popsicle and was in love!    “Live life in colour” is the text on the door of this shop, and it’s wonderful, vibrant owner Sharon does just that. I am really excited to be exhibiting a series of paintings on the shops display board inContinue reading “Popsicle Lewes”

This morning

This morning met and followed the lovely Elise at Florescence.  How it happened: Just over two years ago she made the mothers of the bride and groom flowers for my wedding. She did an amazing job and we kept in contact. I little while ago I asked her if I could follow her around andContinue reading “This morning”

Butterflies at The Natural History Museum

If anyone is feeling down and blue, I have just the thing you you… The magical butterfly exhibition at the Natural History Museum! Apart from the fact it’s a like stepping into a tropical rainforest of warm loveliness, butterflies are good for the soul. You don’t have to be an artist to appreciate and enjoyContinue reading “Butterflies at The Natural History Museum”

50×100 Abstract series – “Primary 1-4”

“Primary 1-4” are the latest paintings in my abstract series. The abstract series uses “rules”, always with 3 parts. I start with expressive mark making, trying to be free and unedited in working through an idea, or emotion. The second layer is about control emotions, forcing order, and form. The paintings are varnished.

Beautiful England but where have all the butterflies gone?

When I was a child I remember butterflies, red admirals, peacocks, tortoiseshell (and cabbage whites). I hardly ever see any now, and blame the chemicals used in agriculture etc. BUT on my trip to Goodwood I was delighted to find lots in a giant Buddleja bush and more in a near by field! I loveContinue reading “Beautiful England but where have all the butterflies gone?”

Playing with photoshop filters!

I have been trying out a few photoshop filters on an image of woods. Years ago I had art envy of a print of woods, just simple tree trunks printed in a soft burnt umber tone. I don’t know who the artist was, but believe it was from Vermont. I love woods and trees; theirContinue reading “Playing with photoshop filters!”