Crossfire is a mixed media work made using decalcomania – painting and then printing – followed by frottage – mesh and wood rubbings – and then applying painted plaster and mesh.
Crossfire (2016) mixed media on paper
This mixed media work was created by painting first then I used frottage – taking rubbings from shells, bark and also mesh – to produce this multi-layered and textured work.
On the sea floor (2016) mixed media on paper
Recently, I’ve enjoyed trying some life drawing and painting and here is “Figure with parasol”, that was painted in one short session.
Figure with parasol (2016), acrylic on paper
Opens 22nd June! You’re invited to view vibrant and diverse paintings and prints at the Tuesday Group: Hampstead Art Show 2016 at Burgh House & Hampstead Museum, New End Square, London NW3 1LT.
The Tuesday Group are artists who studied Fine Art together for two years at the City Lit, London. We’re connected through our passion for visual art, creativity and individual exploration and the works displayed include intimate portraits, abstract landscapes and some challenging depictions.
Please enjoy the show and I hope to see you there!
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This painting (now finished) is inspired by my visit last summer to a beautiful, small island near Korcula that gave amazing views of mainland Croatia. The painting includes a series of glazes.
View from the island, (2016) acrylic on board, 42cm x 59cm
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Following a recent visit to Cornwall, these art works focus on expressive drawing and are abstract landscapes inspired by the remote beaches, coves and cliffs on the north coast. The three mixed media art works are on paper (29.7cm x 42cm).
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Landing Gallery
The More than brushstrokes art show is the grand finale of the fabulous Advanced Painting Practice course that I’ve been taking at Morley College. Two of my paintings are part of the show as well as art works by other students. The show starts on 23rd March and finishes on 28th April.
Venue: Landing Gallery, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7HT. Times: College opening hours. Please come along and enjoy the show!
“Reedbeds at sunset” oil on canvas, Landing Gallery
“The estuary” oil on canvas, Landing Gallery
This painting, “Nebula” that is just finished, was inspired by my interest in the Universe that our planet is a very small part of and this work is my depiction of the Orion Nebula.
Nebula (2016) oil on canvas, 60cm x 60cm (finished)
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This abstract landscape oil painting that I started in January following a visit to the lovely RSPB nature reserve at Nor Marsh and Motney Hill on the Thames Estuary is now finished.
Thames Estuary (2016) oil on canvas, 50cm x 50cm: finished
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Nebula, where stars are formed, fascinate me and this oil painting is inspired by the Orion Nebula, the one closest to Earth.
Nebula (stage one) (2016) oil on canvas, 60cm x 60cm
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