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St Ives 'Art cabinets' at Porthmeor
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A street art project for St Ives! Creating colourful cabinets opposite Porthmeor beach & very close to the Tate gallery where inspiration for these designs originated from. Inspired by artists such as Terry Frost, Barbara Hepworth & Patrick Heron.
Brightening up a untidy corner of the town with murals of colours & bold graphic shapes.
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Mawddach residency July 2026
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After an incredible 2 week residency at the Mawddach Estuary I wanted to share a selection of images from our time there. Working in a studio alongside Sarah Roberts we made marks, created collages, laughed, swan in the Estuary, beach combed, printed, walked, laughed some more, enjoyed the sunshine & spent a lot of time looking out of the studio window at the view!
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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. -
Our Ponckle connection
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With our move across St Ives to Ponckle's gallery we wanted to share our collection & a brief history of her interesting life with cats of course! -
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. -
Mark making with natural objects
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In October we continued with the #365dailycreate project with some mark making with natural objects. Diluted ink was applied with various found objects made into 'brushes'. -
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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