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Solo Exhibition - Synthesis, Harbour House, Kingsbridge, Devon

http://www.harbourhouse.org.uk/

Delighted to be holding my next major solo exhibition at Harbour House, Kingsbridge, a fabulously light and spacious gallery in a beautiful part of South Devon.  The exhibition will highlight the synthesis of my style to date; how I am influenced by the surrounding elements transforming what I see and feel into artwork.  I love that I am constantly striving to develop in mark making and design, my work is in a constant state of flux, which is so, so exciting!

Come and join me for a drink on the evening of Tuesday 6th October, or come and chat as I paint during the week.

www.louise-bougourd.com

Louise Bougourd Solo Exhibition, Birdwood House Gallery, Totnes, Devon

Sketching in Cornwall

We decided to have a trip to Mevagissey, Cornwall with the plan to do a few watercolour sketches on location and take lots of photos to use in the studio.  After a fabulous late breakfast in No. 5, Mevagissey we wondered around the gorgeous harbour - I just love painting boats, I felt like a child in a sweet shop snapping away and trying to settle on one scene to paint.  Eventually, I found a spot, sitting a few steps down toward the water to get a good view of a delightful fishing boat that couldn't be ignored and set about doing the sketch below:

You know what it's like when you get into the groove totally immersed in the process - well, I was unaware that a couple and their friend, who were on holiday, were watching me, they were standing above me for about twenty minutes my husband told me later.  When I had finished and began to gather everything together and make my way up the steps I was greeted with wonderful comments about my painting and asked if I would consider selling it!  Didn't want to disappoint them so agreed. They loved it especially as they had been watching its creation.  What a lovely complement :)

Element

Solo Exhibition

19th - 25th July 2015

The Gallery Birdwood House, 44 High Street, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5SQ

Pre-view Sunday 19th July 2015

11am - 3pm

(I will be painting everyday during the exhibition pop along and say hello)

New Day, new work

I'm up, not quite with the lark but off to my studio - bliss, a day to myself to paint, this is my inspiration for the day :)

Patchings Art Festival

So pleased my gorgeous giraffe has found a loving home - sold to a lovely lady at Patchings today.  It has been a wonderful day meeting so many people, demonstrating on my stand and chatting to such enthusiastic artists - so much fun!

See you there tomorrow for more excitement and fun with paint :)