Here are a few of the drawings I've been working on for the 2016 New Arcadian Journal which marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of famous 18th Century English landscape architect Lancelot 'Capability' Brown.

This bumper issue will be focussing on some of his 'lost' landscapes  in Yorkshire. 

Hornby, North Yorkshire

Aston Hall, South Front, South Yorkshire

Byram Hall, South Yorkshire

Whitley Beaumont, West Yorkshire

Really fantastic day at Cardigan Triangle Art Day - Saturday 10th October. Over a hundred through the door; great conversations, plus a sale!

Most recent private commission of Leeds Kirkgate Market. Watercolour & ink on paper.

Looking forwarding to exhibiting work for the first time in the Cardigan Triangle Art Day - 10th October. Come and see my work at Broomfield Place.

Fantastic to see my work on display at Hurlingham The Bath Company's stand at the 2015 Decorex Interiors show, Syon Park, Middlesex.

http://www.decorex.com/exhibitors/hurlingham-the-bath-company

Four pieces in Chirpy for the Chapel Allerton Festival 1st - 12th September 2015

Exhibiting work once more at the Chapel Allerton Arts Trail in September - at Chirpy this time :)

THE ART TRAIL

Discover the work of local artists in the shops, bars and cafes of Chapel Allerton

Pick up a guide and special sticker sheet for children from the Library, Seven, Inkwell and participating venues.

SEPTEMBER 1ST

Special opening day events throughout the day:

Chapel Allerton Library

2pm -3pm  Zentangle workshop (Free)

(Places free but limited so admission by ticket only. Book in advance at the Library)

Inkwell

2pm-5pm Art activities for children & families (Free)

Seven Arts

6pm – 8.30pm Drawing Workshop (Free) (Outside Seven)

Try your hand at drawing with local artist Paul Digby. Easels and materials provided.

Inkwell

6pm -9pm  Art Trail Launch Event

A special launch evening will be held at Inkwell on Tuesday 1st September from 6pm -9pm where we will be serving refreshments. The artwork at Inkwell and all the venues can be viewed with the opportunity to meet some of the artists involved. In Chapel Allerton Centre there will be strolling minstrels, pavement art and drumming outside Yorkshire Bank that will all add to the festival feel.

Art Trail 2014

The art trail remains available to view until September 12th.

THE ARTISTS

The artists involved in the trail this year are listed below:
(Please click the names to follow links to their websites)

Catherine Aldred
Lorna Johnstone
David Lyon
Natalia Sauvignon
Helen Wright
Zoe Luther
Vee Hartley
Glenn Mitchell
Tessa Houghton
Sarah Guy & Sandy Holden
James Bywood
Amanda BurtonJo Dunn
Simon Lewis
Sarah Thornton
Paul DigbyLiz Owens
Kat ArchibaldGrieg Ness
Alan Pergusey

Plus a selection of Inkwell Artists who will include volunteers, staff, students and studio artists will be exhibiting in the Inkwell gallery space, bringing us a beautiful and thought provoking exhibition of recent works.

THE VENUES:

A big thank you to all the venues that are taking part this year….

Inkwell Arts – will be showing a group exhibition of work by Inkwell artists
House of Koko
Nichols Deli
Seven
Chirpy
Mustard Pot
George & Joseph Cheesemongers
Further North
Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative
Crust and Crumb
Chapel Allerton Library

We hope you will be able to join in with the fun this September and visit us on Tuesday 1st to get a unique opportunity to buy and view some beautiful work that will be on show.

Visit this morning

Nice to be called on by nice people like Hayley seeking advice on how to make their way in illustration.

Biggles for The Hurlingham Bath Company - up, up and away!

Work in progress - Latest commission for Hurlingham The Bath Company - Biggles and his girlfriend take to the air

Great to spot my 'balloon' and 'geek in a bath' illustrations blown up large at Hurlingham the Bath Company's first trade show in London in May.

Hurlingham the Bath Company utube London trade show video

Looking forward to exhibiting again at this year's Holmfirth Artweek. Sunday 5th - Saturday 11th July.

The UK's largest open art exhibition.

http://www.holmfirthartweek.org.uk

Roundhay Open Studios Art Trail - 26th April 2015

 

My display in St Edmund's

 

 

 

 

 

Great to chat to so many friendly people

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8th Station of the Cross - Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

The Stations of the Cross exhibition continues until 20th May.

 

 

 

 

Great to make a sale too!

The Stations of the Cross exhibition at St Edmund's Church, Roundhay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eighth Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

Watercolour and ink on paper

This is the first time I have depicted a religious subject and decided to include eight women of differing ages who Jesus met on his way to his crucifixion; the eighth station, or time he stopped on his way to the cross. I had to be careful with everyone's expressions and to ensure with the composition that Jesus was the focus of everyone's attention.

To find out more about this exhibition and view the work of the other thirteen artists visit: http://stedmundsstations.blogspot.co.uk


 

Exhibiting work again at St Edmund's as part of Roundhay Artists Open Studios 2015 on Sunday April 26th from 11-5.30pm

See you there!

New work

Watercolour and ink drawings of some of my favourite objects around my house.

A recent sale!

 

 

Sold at my exhibition at Seven to a very pleased buyer!

New commission for Hurlingham The Bath Company, featuring their Palm Leaf bath.

My exhibition at Seven Artspace continues until the end of March