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Brisons Veor art residency
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In April I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to experience Brisons Veor again, a creative retreat at Priest Cove, Cape Cornwall. Invited by fellow artist Sarah Roberts we explored the coastline & our creative practices resulting in some interesting ideas to develop further over the coming months.
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2024 review in pictures
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A look back at what we did in 2024 in & around Cornwall. Sharing some of my inspiration, interests & achievements throughout the year. -
Inspired by RUST
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One of the things which inspire my work is RUST! I thought I would share a few images & also mention a new studio on the horizon. -
Secret gardens of St Ives
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On the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June 2024 we took part in the annual Secret Gardens of St Ives event. We welcomed 120 visitors to our little Cornish garden & opened the studio too. A successful fundraising event for local charity St Ives Community Fund. -
#100daysofbeachfinds
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Another #100dayproject just completed! This time my theme was #100daysofbeachfinds incorporating a beach walk/clean to collect the source material then a daily drawing of some of those finds. Man-made & natural items combined to create a collection of postcard sized images. -
2023 - A year of development
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A look back at what we got up to during 2023 in the gallery & around Cornwall. An enjoyable year of exploring new ideas. -
Experimental painting course at Newlyn School of Art
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I have recently completed a really inspiring course of experimental painting with artist Dan Pyne at the Newlyn School of Art. Exploring surface textures, paint effects & unique surfaces with alternative materials has given me a plethora of new ideas! I am looking forward to creating new artwork incorporating some of these techniques. -
Still time to visit the show at St Just
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The annual event in St Just at Cape Cornwall School continues until 5 pm Friday this week. The show raises fund for Cancer Research UK & includes over 200 exhibitors of art & craft work all made within a 30 mile radius of the area. I am exhibiting metalwork & artwork at the exhibition. -
Barbara Hepworth sketchbook course
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After a three day course with Hilary Jean Gibson, through the St Ives School of Painting, I created a sketchbook of observations made at the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden. Here I am sharing some of the pages & ideas. -
Metallic texture metalwork
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My latest work 'Metallic texture' is a combination of unique copper & brass designs. Each individual cut out piece has a one-off surface. Inspired by Barbara Hepworth & Troika pottery the framed assemblages have a 'retro' feel. -
Spring in St Ives
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Spring has most definitely sprung here in St Ives with some warm sunny days & the sea thrift starting to bloom. -
Harbour lights
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'Harbour lights' is our next event happening at the St Ives Arts Club at the end of this month. Alison Dupernex will be joining myself with her colourful textiles.
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