I’m still working on water and trees. When I can’t stare at the space between trees any longer I take a break and look at reflections.
I’m making it a taller drawing than you see here as that bank of trees interests me, it’s a tapestry of green with the contrast of smooth river at its base.
I took a look at this view the other day when I picked up some framed artwork from @ironbridgefinearts . The river is fuller, flowing and now the sandbank can’t be seen. Those fallen trees on the far bank are half submerged now.
An autumn drawing will be good I think.
#riversevern #river #shropshire #trees #drawing #polychromos #colouredpencils #fabriano #summer #figurativedrawing #laoty #landscape #ironbridge #merrythoughtvillage
Drawing a river. I feel like crying one 😂
This is the Severn beside @ironbridgefinearts, a lovely spot and whenever I visit for scanning or framing I stand and stare. Obviously I want to draw it but blimey it’s tricky.
Left this a couple of weeks ago and returned to it today but feel 🤯 again.
Time for something to eat. I can’t do justice to the majestic River Severn when I m hangry.
#drawing #polychromos #wip #riversevern #ironbridge #shropshire #fabriano #fabrianopaper #colouredpencils #trees #river #landscape #laoty #crymeariver
Varnishing Day at RWA Bristol. So happy to be here 🎉
The exhibition looks incredible.
Seen with my painting of Staffordshire pottery ‘Thirty-Six Pieces from a Staffordshire Garden’ is work by Wendy Elia RWA, Josie Philips and Theo Wang.
‘Two Pieces Reunited’ (315- lowest of group) with still life and animal paintings by Alison Jenkins @paintshedanimalportraits, Angela Lizon RWA and Casey Daniel Williams.
‘The Garden Pottery Jug’ hung below work by Denia Baxter RWA RBA FRSA.
Such a shame the Private View couldn’t go ahead due to an electrical fire across the road!
I’ll come back and look some more.
Thanks to all involved! 👏👏👏@rwabristol
🌟Open today until Dec 28th 🌟
Work is also available to buy in their online shop.
http://www.rwa.org.uk/shop172
#RWAOE172 #RWABristol #BuyArtOnline #supportartists #drawing #painting #ceramics #print #photography #staffordshirepottery #bristol #bristollife #affordableart #worksonpaper #represenationalart #figurativeart #staffordshireartist #visitbristol
It’s the final day of the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition.
I’m proud to have been selected for this, showing work from Staffordshire Shropshire and Cheshire.
‘Willow Pattern on Moss’
Polychromos coloured pencil on Fabriano paper.
Available
Beaufully framed by @ironbridgefinearts
@artglass_by_groglass
Final Day 11-3 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
@artskeele
@fabercastelluk
#staffordshire #shropshire #cheshire #drawing #polychromos #colouredpencils #worksonpaper #moss #willowpattern #availableart
There’s still time to visit
Three Counties Open Art Exhibition which this year is in Fenton Town Hall. The exhibition upstairs in the ballroom showcases a really diverse and interesting range of work selected from artists in Staffordshire,Shropshire and Cheshire.
Congratulations to all those who received prizes for their work!
‘Willow Pattern on Moss’ is a drawing I made using coloured pencils showing one of the many pieces of Staffordshire blue and white pottery and china I’ve collected while gardening. Sometimes after being pushed around by moles and whatever else likes to mooch about in the soil they sit on the surface, and I found one just like this, resting on a mossy bed.
Moss- another fascinating subject to draw, which began when I was drawing pots of snowdrops during recent years and I would pack it around them instead of bare soil.
I became more interested in the moss than the flowers.
I chose a tiny piece of pottery showing a recognisable part of the Willow Pattern as it echoed the little mossy ‘branches’.
These small pieces of history are evidence of people who lived here before me, designed by artists and made by makers in The Potteries. I love that (and am proud that) this piece of work has been exhibited here. 💙
Exhibition open 11-3 until Sat 30th August.
@artskeele
@ironbridgefinearts
@fabercastellpolychromos
#staffordshire #fenton #thepotteries #heritage #drawing #polychromos #fabercastell #blueandwhite #moss #stilllife #realism #detail #theydrawandgarden #claypot #stonehengepaper #detail
Unwrapping artwork in a beautiful gallery, Royal West of England Academy Bristol.
Take a look at that ceiling with four incredible pieces of work by Arthur Crane (1845-1915) describing Painting, Architecture, Craftsmanship and Sculpture. Just lovely.
@rwabristol
#RWA #bristol #gallery #architecture #painting #drawing #exhibition #art #historicbuildings
Royal West of England Academy
Open Exhibition 2025
Sept 6th- December 28th
Final label check ✅
Cool Bag ready ✅
Heading down to @rwabristol 🥳
Excited!
#rwabristol #handinday #openexhibition #bristol #staffordshire #drawing #painting
I love how my drawing ‘Willow Pattern on Moss’ is seen here paired with a celebration of lovely natural greenery which is-
‘The Bridge at Penmachno’ by Christine Cole (machine embroidery)
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿💚🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿
In a new setting, historic Fenton Town Hall, the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition is open Tuesdays ‘til Saturdays 11-3 until August 30th.
@cgcole52
@artskeele
@ironbridgefinearts
#drawing #staffordshire #polychromos #moss #circle #willowpattern #fenton #stokeontrent #thepotteries #historic #heritage #embroidery #landscape #staffordshireartist #shropshire #cheshire #threecounties #artskeele
It’s the bit where you sit and stare at it and wonder if it’s finished. 😳
I don’t enjoy this part of making a drawing.
I think I’ll leave it at that because after it’s been cropped I ‘m going leave the empty area to the right of the bird table. 🐦⬛
#oaktree #drawing #polychromos #colouredpencils #laoty #worksonpaper #landscape #treesinart #rural #countryside #staffordshire #home
‘Tis the season.. (not THAT one!..)
The season of seasides and sandcastles and sitting listening to those lapping waves 🌊🌊🌊
Lovely ☺️
I’ve made some Sea, Sand and Sky cards to deliver to the local gallery, an artists cooperative that I’m a member of.
@galleryattwelve
@justacard
#seaside #summer #beach #watercolour #greetings #greetingscards #handmade #staffordshire #eccleshall #unique #originalart #gallery #supportlocal #buysmall #justacard #kraft
