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The end of the Summer Warwickshire Open Studios this Weekend 5 & 6 July ‘25

What a wonderful summer to host the annual WOS! Thanks to all my friends, neighbours and students who have travelled to see my exhibition in the Warwickshire countryside!

The watercolour paintings have proved very popular with the theme of English Countryside Hedgerows, and associated gift cards both hand painted and printed.

The sun has streamed in as I’ve chatted to visitors, or sat and painted. It’s being an excellent use of time and situation.

Come and visit on our final weekend, there’s plenty to see!

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Organising as an Artist

Artists can’t get out of having to spend time organising so many things in order for an art event to do well! It’s a full time job! Did anyone tell you?! So now you’ve found out!

Time away from sketching out ideas and creating is at times frustrating but it has to be done. I don’t know about you, but social media and emails take up so much time. As artists we need to see positive results from our time outlay. Whilst we do these things we’re not being paid, so, when we do sell an artwork – behind that price is also the hours spent doing admin and finding out new outlets that might be interested in our work.

Making a sale means you’re supporting a creative and all she or he has done behind the scenes. So, thank you to all you supporters – you mean the world to us! 🖼️

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Exciting News

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Further information about this year’s annual event Warwickshire Open Studios to follow! This year I will be joining three more creatives near Stratford-upon-Avon in a lovely open studio for the public to view, chat to the artists and purchase our work 🎉 Looking forward to meeting you!

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Surreal Solihull is in Town!

It’s up and looks fantastic, sitting proudly outside on the High Street and Drury Lane by Hunters Estate Agents!

It’s given Solihull an area of looking, relaxing, a quiet space between each display. It’s really added value to the Town. Come and see for yourself, free to all.

@culturesolihull 

@solihullcouncil 

@westmids_ca

#surrealsolihull 

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Just next month…

https://www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/surreal-solihull-outdoor-exhibition/27467/#

I can’t believe how time has flown and the exterior exhibition will open from Thursday evening of 6 March 2025.

It will remain in Solihull Town Centre until the end of May when it will move to a new venue in the Borough. A third location is also planned.

Hope to see you there!

A Story about Emmy, her Birds, the Prancing Horse, and the Growth of Solihull
(2025) Mixed media and acrylic on linen board. Size 60 x 45cm.