Month: February 2019

The artworld has undergone a drastic transformation in recent years. More and more people are getting in on the art act and now you can too.
People are becoming comfortable buying original works of art, and developing their own tastes and styles. Art fairs are a great way to spot emerging talent, there are many hidden gems to be unearthed. You’ll be able to  buy high quality artwork at an affordable price and have a good day out in the process!This year, the first art far on the calendar is Bath Art fair as it turns out, it's my most local fair and I'm delighted to be a part of it.  Bath Art fair has been going for a few years now, but this year we have a brand new venue in the heart of Bath, at Bath pavilion. The private view is on Thursday 28th Feb and the fair continues through 1st and 2nd March.

Creating the perfect stand, regardless of its size. Curating your own work by allowing each piece enough room to breathe whilst maximising your space and meeting your customers is what is an art fair is all about for an artist.

There is something indefinably wonderful about meeting your customers and explaining the work to them. In fact one of the great pleasures about attending an art fair is being able to speak to the artists, find out what their inspiration was, and how they created their work.

​You don't have to worry if you've never been; It's a lovely way to spend a day, browse the artworks, chat to the exhibitors and try to work out a short list of your favourites.
If you want to take the plunge and buy, you can do so directly from the artist. Most artist have their own card readers and we'll get your work wrapped up in bubble wrap for you so you can leave with your beautiful new artwork straight away if you want to.

 So whether you're an old hand at art fairs, or whether you've never been before, why not make this March a truly arty affair? You might just find the perfect painting to complete your perfect room.

Yesterday I delivered some paintings to the beautiful Ytene gallery in Brockenhurst, right in the heart of the New forest , Helen is busy preparing and I'm so excited that my solo show opens on Saturday.

So last year we discussed the possibility of creating a solo show in February, in time for half term and when visitors start to return to the New forest.
I delivered a whole selection of work inspired by the New forest.
Residents and regular visitors know that animals have priority in the New forest and can roam freely. Some of my favourite reference sketches and photos come from long walks in the forest, usually involving a pub lunch. My other photos come from pulling over on the side of the road, getting out and reaching for my camera, while a beautiful highland stands in the middle of the road watching the world go by. In fact A whole herd of cows tootling along the road is not uncommon when travelling through the forest.

The stags and deer are understandably more cautious and usually involve a longer lens to capture them! But again, regular visitors know the they are seen all the time.

'Wild woodland' celebrates the beauty of the animals in and around the New forest, the colours of the seasons and the joy of capturing these gorgeous creatures on canvas. The Ytene gallery can be found in Brookely Road, Brockenhurst. It's easy walking distance of the Carey's manor and Clouds Hotel (both wonderful places to eat or stay)  and of course plenty of New forest pubs for those of us wanting a longer walk. So why not make a date during the half term holiday (and for a few weeks afterwards) to pop in and see some beautiful paintings in this lovely little gallery. A warm welcome awaits you.