A new horse painting in my series of 30" x 40" oil on canvas paintings

When painting outside I always get to chat to plenty of interesting people about my work, its nice to get some first hand feedback, on this evening I was sitting outside an exhibition in Clifton, Bristol called 'Presence' where my work was on display alongside an exhibition of bronze sculpture.

Let me know what you think of my new work!

I will upload the finished piece as soon as it is complete - which wont be too long!

New Horse Paintings

I am just about finished on my latest horse painting "Flame". Heres a quick pick of it, I hope you like it.

Today a surprising and delightful email landed in my mailbox. Collectors of my paintings have sent me jpegs of my work hanging in their home - Virginia USA! Its always lovely to see my work hanging in situ. Usually when it leaves the gallery I have to kiss it goodbye, never to see it again.

 

The really nice thing about this email was because Mr & Mrs R are redecorating, they want more work. And being in Virginia, they are leaving it to me to select something for their home. Its a real honour to have someone trust your judgement in this manner. Thank you

Boxer, Oil on Canvas

The second in the series, this is Boxer!

"Loved the other "Horse" too, I believe you are painting some more horses, Its a pity I don't live in a bigger house!!" - Mrs C

Majestic, Oil on Canvas

The first in a new series of oil paintings of horses on canvas measuring 30" x 40", this is Majestic and is also available as a high quality fine art reproduction on stretched canvas

"I would just like to say a huge thank you for venturing into painting horses. My partner purchased the first print of Majestic for me as a surprise for me and we picked it up today after you had been in to sign it this morning. It is absolutely stunning and very dramatic in its detail. It is absolutely beautiful and the best artwork I have seen of horses. I only wish we had been able to have purchased the original. Thank you again for such a beautiful work of art." - Karen

National Gardening Show

This August I was invited to take part in the National Gardening Show, although it was short notice I was delighted to exhibit at this wonderful event, blessed with having good weather for most of the time.

The exhibition was in a light filled room which is part of the main events grounds and luckily for me close to a constance supply of coffee.

During the three day event I was able to demonstrate oil painting and talk to people about Westonbirt, its influence on my work and explain why its been so important to me over the years.

I also took "Lilly", my lovely life size bronze greyhound, created for me by Stuart Anderson. She was a great hit with everyone, but especial Raine Harvey-Cantrell of Morgan-Brinkhurst Consultancy, who was a great help when preparing for the show. A big thank you to Raine!

The Best of the Bath Prize

At the end of August, my husband and I hosted a small exhibition called The Best of the Bath Prize. An exhibition that celebrates the Winners and Highly Commended artists in pervious Bath Prize Competitions. Now in its fourth year, the Bath Prize goes from strength to strength, we had a large crowd and I was able to both catch up with old friends and meet new.

The Major was kind enough to visit and express his support for the competition.

And of course we got up to the usual fun and games.