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

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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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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!

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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 

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#surrealsolihull 

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Artist Commission Accepted!

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Artist Commission 2024-2025

Fabulous news just in that I’ve been accepted to produce a finished piece of art for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) entitled: Surreal Solihull.

It’s going to be a busy Christmas all round this year! My artwork is to be delivered 27 January 2025! So exciting… watch this space!

Last Christmas holidays were also busy creating artwork for my solo show entitled: Beautiful Open Spaces. It’s definitely a great time of year! 🥂

Wishing you all a happy Christmas, and wonderful 2025 🤶

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Artists Block!

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It’s come to this, I can’t believe I can’t formulate an image in my head, I can’t think of anything, it’s gone dead!

These and many other phrases are said by most artists at some time or other, believe me! It can happen at any time, time away from the fluidity of painting for whatever reason or life events. It happens to most of us!

Best advice is not to fret, easy hey? Not always, so, sketch pad to hand… doodle! Shapes, lines, swirls, anything. Relax, get comfortable. Before you know it you’ll be finding some reoccurring theme to your doodles. Keep with it, now move into thumb nail sketches, as many and as crazy as you like but above all remain relaxed – this is your time. Get the colours out and continue doodling or playing with colours. Allow yourself to play. This is one of my best top tips: allow yourself to play. Out of this time will flow ideas or feelings that you may not have been fully aware of. Take this further and you’re on the road to your next piece.

Happy discovery x