Exhibitions
The Natural Eye 2014
The Natural Eye is the annual exhibition of the Society of Wildlife Artists – SWLA and takes place at the Mall Galleries, London in October/November. This year I submitted work for the exhibition and today selections were announced. Although I’ve tried not to be anxious, this week I have been overly pre-occupied with thoughts […]
Photoshoot – sculpture in the spotlight
It has been a pretty exciting week, finishing my pieces and anticipating Photoshoot Day – the thought of having my sculpture being the centre of attention for a moment (albeit just a click moment) has felt rather good. I’ve made six small pieces ready for Winterlude, curated and organised by Art Connections who are […]
Wondrous Animals
Fables and folklore surrounding the Unicorn have long beguiled humankind, and certainly fascinated me. With their flowing white manes and long, curly horn and association with the moon they are the very symbol of purity and legendary for protecting their owner from poisoning. A beautiful and haunting beast, and an enchanting image for my […]
National Exhibition of Wildlife Art
Earlier in the week I drove down to the lovely little village of Waverton in Cheshire with stone sculpture in the passenger seat and footwell. It was ‘delivery of works’ day for the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art – the organisers then make selections from all the submissions for the exhibition. I’ve just learned […]
Demonstration of Stone Carving
There’ll be chips flying, hammer blows and quite a bit of dust – and probably aching arms too! On Saturday 2nd August I will be demonstrating stone carving in Helmsley as part of the town’s celebrations for Yorkshire Day (1st August, 2014). I have been invited by Helmsley Galleries to join the special event […]
Squirrel Sculpture
Squirrel – Ancaster Limestone – 8″ x 6″ x 8″ My Squirrel sculpture is one of the pieces I’ll be exhibiting at the Masham Gallery ‘Animal Magic’ exhibition – 25th July to 31st August, 2014.
Oatmill Cottage – open garden
The National Gardens Scheme – Yorkshire Gardens 2014 On Friday evening I drove out over the moors to Oatmill Cottage in Lealholm – the roads are narrow, steep in places, and winding so it is an unhurried and steady journey. I was surprised by how much colour there was in the heather for this […]
Open Studio – back to a workshop
On Sunday night, after my last visitors from North Yorkshire Open Studios left, it felt strangely quiet in the workshop. After two weekends full of laughter, talk, music, socialising, friendliness and warmth, I sat on my own, reflecting and feeling tired, and pretty emotional actually! Thanks to all who came and brought me joy […]
Open Studio – my workshop
When I arrived at my workshop this morning, on the eve of Open Studios, it looked all quiet and peaceful, as if still asleep, just nestled in its buttercup filled field. I’m thinking about the busy weekend ahead, the music, friendly people and sculpture it will be filled with. Better go and wake it up! […]
Open Studio – planning your route
In the North Yorkshire Open Studios brochure, my workshop comes under the Moors and Coast area – I’m number 94 on the map. I like maps and enjoy seeing where I have been and organising trips. I’ve drawn a little map here for you, to include my workshop and artist’s studios nearby, which makes […]