Tuesday 29 September 2015

Drawing and painting workshops 2015

Still spaces left on the following workshops contact me here to book a place  HERE


Experimental & Landscape Drawing                       October 16th & 17th       10am - 4pm        £80.00
Exploring some new approaches to drawing both studio based and in the landscape using a variety of both traditional and experimental materials to draw with. Day 1 will focus on studio based work exploring shadow drawing and working on a large scale.  Day 2 weather permitting, will be spent outside documenting our responses to the landscape.  Location, Brindiwell Studio. Tea and coffee provided please bring a pack lunch and sketchbooks and drawing materials.  Additional materials will be provided.

Colour & Texture in the Landscape                         November 13th & 14th 10am - 4pm         £80.00

This workshop is structured so that it can either be a continuation for students who have carried out  the October drawing workshop or as a standalone workshop. Day One will consist of demonstrations and exercises and editing and recomposing sketch book work, building up a collection of collage drawings with new interesting compositions and developing further drawings from this material to reflect your  personal response to the landscape that can be developed further into painting. Day Two will continue with demonstrations and colour and mark making exercises and one to one tuition as  your painting develops. Location, Brindiwell Studio. Tea and coffee provided please bring a pack lunch drawing and painting materials,  reference sketchbooks and any reference drawings, photographs etc. you wish to work from.  I suggest you work in acrylics.  Additional materials will be provided.

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Exciting workshops for Autumn 2015

Workshop Programme Autumn 2015

Email me for a booking form HERE
Book for 4 or more workshops in advance and get a 10% discount.

Artist Walk from Topsham                                          September 11th               1pm - 3.30pm    £25.00 Observational drawing using both traditional and experimental techniques to document our responses during the walk. Gentle walking with several stops for drawing. Meet at The Cafe in Topsham at 12.45pm. Please bring sketch books and drawing materials.

Life Drawing Day                                                              September 25th               10am - 4pm        £30.00
Untutored life drawing session for a whole day.  We begin with short warm up poses before selecting a pose that will last for the rest of the day, giving artists an opportunity to do some detailed drawings.  There will be a break in the morning and afternoon and for lunch.  Location, Brindiwell Studio. Tea and coffee provided please bring a pack lunch and your own materials and equipment.

Experimental & Landscape Drawing                       October 16th & 17th       10am - 4pm        £80.00
Exploring some new approaches to drawing both studio based and in the landscape using a variety of both traditional and experimental materials to draw with. Day 1 will focus on studio based work exploring shadow drawing and working on a large scale.  Day 2 weather permitting, will be spent outside documenting our responses to the landscape.  Location, Brindiwell Studio. Tea and coffee provided please bring a pack lunch and sketchbooks and drawing materials.  Additional materials will be provided.

Colour & Texture in the Landscape                         November 13th & 14th 10am - 4pm         £80.00
This workshop is structured so that it can either be a continuation for students who have carried out  the October drawing workshop or as a standalone workshop. Day One will consist of demonstrations and exercises and editing and recomposing sketch book work, building up a collection of collage drawings with new interesting compositions and developing further drawings from this material to reflect your  personal response to the landscape that can be developed further into painting. Day Two will continue with demonstrations and colour and mark making exercises and one to one tuition as  your painting develops. Location, Brindiwell Studio. Tea and coffee provided please bring a pack lunch drawing and painting materials,  reference sketchbooks and any reference drawings, photographs etc. you wish to work from.  I suggest you work in acrylics.  Additional materials will be provided.

Life Drawing Day                                                              December 4th                   10am - 4pm        £30.00
Untutored life drawing session for a whole day.  We begin with short warm up poses before selecting a pose that will last for the rest of the day, giving artists an opportunity to do some detailed drawings.  There will be a break in the morning and afternoon and for lunch.  Location, Brindiwell Studio. Tea and coffee provided please bring a pack lunch and your own materials and equipment.


Materials lists available bring along what is relevant for each workshop. 

Wednesday 1 July 2015

Tig Gallery Show July 2015

If you are in Argyll this summer visit the Tig Gallery at Tighnabruaich in Argyll and see my Show based on the the wild coast, lochs and landscape of the beautiful place


Loch Fyne 'Refraction' 100cm x 80cm















Monday 29 June 2015

Colour and texture in the Landscape 2015

We had a great 2 days for the Landscape workshop with fantastic weather allowing students to spend the first morning drawing outside using a variety of media including compressed charcoal and mud found on site.


The group experimented with mark making using a variety of tools. Back in the studio the group edited and recomposed their drawings using elements from several drawings to create new  and exciting compositions.

On day 2 the students experimenting with colour mixing exercises and developed their own unique colour palette for their paintings.

By the end of day 2 they had each completed at least one painting using the new skills and techniques they had learnt. 




There are still a couple of places left for Colour Coast and Texture 2 day workshop on16th and 17th July 2015 for more information contact me 

Friday 29 May 2015

Still a few places left


 Colour and Texture in the Landscape 25th and 26th June 2015


This 2 day workshop is about a response to landscape through colour, marks and textures. For more details please contact me HERE

It focuses on building up the surface of the canvas to create a unique and exciting outcome,
 informing your practice with some fresh and exciting ideas.

You will be drawing directly from the landscape, exploring how to create a unique colour palette;  experimenting with mark making  using a range of different tools to create individual textures and  building up layers of colour, then applying the new skills you have learnt to develop your ideas on canvas, with one to one tuition available.
We can also provide accommodation in our ensuite ground floor studio apartment.


Thursday 7 May 2015

Summer Workshops

Life Drawing Thursday 28th May 10.00 –16.00 Join our untutored monthly life drawing sessions.  An opportunity for artists of all abilities to network and spend a day drawing together.  We begin with a series of movement drawings and gradually build up the length of poses from a few seconds to a final long pose.  Please bring your own materials and equipment. Cost £30.00 all day or £15 for 2 hours in the morning.
Maximum 10 places. 
 Colour and Texture in the Landscape 25th and 26th June 2015
A 2 day workshop drawing directly form the landscape, experimenting with a unique colour palette, textures and marks using a range of tools. Price £80 for 2 days contact me for details and a booking form. Limited places. 
Colour Coast and Texture 16th and 17th July 2015
A 2 day workshop  responding to the coast through colour and texture.  One day ‘plein air’ on the East Devon coast and one day in the studio.  Price £80 for 2 days contact me for details and a booking form. Limited places. 
Colour and texture workshop for students 4th August 2015
A one day workshop for students interested in art or who are taking art for GCSE or A Level.  Experimenting and  creating an exciting range of colours, textures and marks. Price £35 contact me for details and a booking form.

We can also provide accommodation. Please contact me HERE

Friday 1 May 2015

Brighton Art Open Houses


Brighton Art Open Houses starts tomorrow and is on for the next 4 weekends. 

Visit 358 Ditchling Road and see work by host Angela Harrison and her guest artists including Sara Bor, Kitty Cava, Jan Abbott,Thierry Eusebe, Jude Clynick and others. 


For opening times etc follow the link
http://www.fivewaysartists.com/artist.php?page=guests&id=19

Thursday 12 March 2015

Wednesday 11 March 2015

Don't miss the Big Colytion Art Show!

The Big Colyton Art Show 21st and 22nd March 2015

The Big Colyton Art Show is next week!  Over 50 artists taking part, view and purchase work online before the Show.  Already £6,000 worth of online sales!






Sunday 1 March 2015

The big Colyton Art Show


Exeter Open Studios 2015  20th - 22nd March

Visit Sally and I at the Brook Gallery, Exeter and preview some of our new work.


The Big Colyton Art Show 21st and 22nd March 2015

Over 50 artists taking part view and purchase work online before the Show





Thursday 12 February 2015

3 Day Art Workshop in Cornwall with Sara Bor


13th -17th April 2015


Enjoy a fantastic luxury stay at Costislost House in North Cornwall whilst learning some new painting skills.   This 3 day art course is set at the beautiful Costislost House near Wadebridge a short drive  from  the stunning North Cornish Coast.


The course is aimed at both beginners and artists who wish to explore new methods of working.  It  is about a response to coast and landscape through colour, marks and textures. The course is location and studio based. You will be drawing directly from the landscape, exploring how to create a unique colour palette;  experimenting with mark making  using a range of different tools to create individual textures and  building up layers of colour, then applying the new skills you have learnt to develop your ideas on canvas with one to one tuition available.
http://www.costislosthouse.co.uk/Wadebridge_B&B_special.html