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This is where I share updates about new artwork, online workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and life as a pastel artist. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or simply want to follow what I’ve been working on, I hope you enjoy reading along.
Dorset Art Weeks
Been working on a cow for my Dorset Art Weeks exhibition. It’ll be on show along with some others at Stewarts from tomorrow until 13th June! Let me know if…
Dorset Art Weeks 29th May to 13th June
Dorset Art Weeks If you are able to visit please give me a call to arrange a time. Here’s a link to my venue http://www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk/index.php/daw/venue/daw1388.html
Felted landscapes at St Georges
Here’s my pastel painting of Stewarts Garden Centers flowering meadow and the children’s felted picture of it.
Silk painting at Brackenbury
The children worked on some lovely pictures using silk paints. This design is based on my painting of Stewarts Garden Centres flowering meadow.
Four in a row!
It’s a challenge doing one pastel portrait but four in a row is nerve racking! These are a lovely selection of characters and great fun to draw. A bit of…
Character portraits
These two make a lovely pastel portrait. I’m glad you’re pleased too Kazz. Nina
Pastel flower meadow with reception class at Hillview Primary School
I’ve been working with Hillview as artist in residence to make a collage out of the childrens pastel flowers as part of the terms ‘growing’ theme. I showed the children how to…
Cheeky chickens for Dorset Arts Week!
Trying to get everything ready for the exhibition. This ones nearly done!
Leaky garage ….
My workshop papers were sodden after a sudden downpour! Not one for throwing things away my pastel class suggested a demo using ‘wet on wet’ pastel technique. Joyce leant me…
Pastel portrait Gift voucher for Heather.
Heather came to pick up the portrait of her lovely dog, I’m pleased she liked it too.
Pastel pigs for Dorset Art Weeks!
It’s a juggling act to get work done around some pictures for DAW. I’m on target so far……