Identifying Tonal Value

A tonal sketch demonstrated in the Teignmouth class this morning.  Using one colour (monochrome) is such a fabulous way to identify tonal values in a composition.  We didn't have enough time to complete the image but will return to it next time.

Saturday Workshop - 23rd June 2012

Saturday Workshop - The Burdett Building, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot.

10am until 4pm

Theme = Buildings, use of texture and bold colour

£25.00 for the day

Bring your usual materials and a packed lunch.

(Further information will be issued on receiving your booking.)

New work delivered to the gallery in Sidmouth.

Took new work to the gallery, South West Art, Sidmouth; used a 'Loading' bay to park and drop the work off, got a ticket!   By gum they're as keen as mustard!

Painting Holiday at Mullion Hotel, Cornwall.

Linda concentrating - an amazing artist!

Cadgwith before the sea-mist decended.

Gorgeous boat to paint in the studio.

Chris keeping the cold out.

Ladies at work - so lovely to have a table to yourself!

Julie's artwork is fantastic!

A warm-up exercise - such fun!

Colourful little snail, I nearly stood on him!

Mullion Cove

Loved the colours in the sea.

Had such a wonderful time at Otter Vale Art Society on Friday evening where I gave a demonstration. Met great people who made me very welcome. Thank you to you all :)

I am thrilled to have two paintings accepted by SWA's (Society for Women Artists) Open Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London.  The exhibition opens June 27th 2012.

http://www.society-women-artists.org.uk/

Painting Holiday, Mullion Cove Hotel

It will soon be time to pack my brushes, paints, paper and easel for a glorious week of teaching watercolour painting in Cornwall.  The Mullion Cove Hotel is a superb venue for the painting holiday with its purpose built studio and a wide range of amazing locations to paint just a short distance away, what could be better?

There are a few places still available - why not treat yourself and join me?

http://www.mullion-cove.co.uk/

Meeting David Norman - watercolour artist

Had a fabulous day, whilst in Totnes I paid a visit to Birdwood House gallery and discovered David Norman, a wonderful watercolour artist exhibiting.  I just love his work!  It was great to meet him, and, would you believe it he gave me a small original painting - yes, gave it to me!  It is small and beautiful!  Thank you so much David, not only are you a fantastic artist but a wonderful person as well.

As for my own painting, I will post an image soon.

Will be getting those brushes out today - have plans to create a loose painting of Exeter Cathedral!

Had a great time teaching the class this afternoon, the paintings created by all the artists in the class were amazing!  Well done everyone.  Thank you to Chris for letting us use her fabulous photo of an old door.  Use of cling film, inspiration owed to Jean Haines, thank you Jean.  Salt used as well to add texture.

It's a beautiful morning and I'm really excited as the new term of 6 weeks of painting classes starts today!  Newton Abbot class starts at 1pm at the Burdett Building, Wolborough Street, Newton Abbot, see you there.

We will be painting buildings, well, an old door using several techniques such as applying cling film and sprinkling salt into wet paint to see what amazing things happen.