SKETCHBOOKS Drawing is used as an act of discovery and my regular sketchbooks are used as part of a preparatory process towards finished works. However, I work in special books, some handmade, creating a piece of work, usually on a Sunday. I started this as a disciplined activity in 2016 as part of my practice. The works do not set out to be related to studio work in progress, but are created spontaneously with any materials that are to hand. To date I have completed over 390 works and book six commenced on 25th February 2024.
The Marches Makers Festival in Kington. Held over the Bank Holiday weekend on May 4, 5 & 6 proved to be a great success. You can find details on the Marches Makers Website: www.marchesmakers.co.uk
THE CHAPEL GALLERY, BROMYARD I have been invited to exhibit at the gallery in July in the exhibition, “A ripple of land”, an exhibition of landscape. Open 11am – 5pm Saturday July 6 – Sunday 14th July. www.chapelgallery.com for full details.
h.Art ( Herefordshire Arts Week) Sept 7 – 15 2024
I have now registered for this years event. My page on the website is now live. www.h-art.org.uk
Clearwell Caves, Forest of Dean.
Most of my natural earth pigments are sourced from the Clearwell Caves. The exhibition which closed at the beginning of February was a unique opportunity to see my work in the place where the pigments are mined. Around 30 works were on show including new work using coal, ground to a fine pigment. website: www.clearwellcaves.com
Clearwell Exhibition
Coal works at the Clearwell Caves