Hi everyone Hurray, I have just had 3 of my paintings accepted at “Rums Eg”, the great new gallery in Bell Street, Romsey. Pop in to see artwork and sculptures, or for a coffee. Do have a look at their website on http://www.hampshireartandcraft.org This abstract of Romsey Rooftops is one of the chosen paintings. See you at the… Continue reading Paintings are in Local Gallery
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Autumn Trees
Sunlight through the Autumn Trees Dear Friends Thank you to Mary for taking some super photos in the autumn sunshine last Sunday, inspiring me to paint during this horrid weather. This one’s a collage, so has loads of textue from the tissue paper underneath. I used bits of cardboard and an old sponge to paint on top ..… Continue reading Autumn Trees
Exhibition Success
Dear Friends What a super weekend with so much support from you all. The charities had a boost with the card and calendar sales, and I managed to sell 13 originals and 31 prints. Whew! Thank you Les Nicholson for taking this fab photo on Marie’s camera …. Love Sara
Looking Forward to my Exhibition
Hello hello Well, I’m nearly ready, with 50 paintings on the wall – just need a bit more polyfilla to hide all the nail holes and chunks of missing wall! Hopefully, there will be a short article in The Romsey Advertiser tomorrow about my latest picture, made of of guess what?? Yes, bits of torn… Continue reading Looking Forward to my Exhibition
Accidental Success
Hello Friends This painting happened by accident. I primed up an art board the night before, in prussian blue and alizaron crimson. It dripped, but looked interesting, so I left it. In the morning the shapes sort of resembled a girl washing her hair in the shower… and so she began…. I hope that you like her.… Continue reading Accidental Success
Working on Skies
Hello Hello friends Well, after the last painting of poppies in a hot dry cornfield, and before that a calm bluebell wood scene, I am back to stormy skies and surging seas! It should make a good pair for my other seascape, “Storm Brewing” Here’s the latest painting, called “Wind Increasing” Best wishes Sara
Poppies Appearing!
Hello hello The sunny weather has helped the poppies!! Here’s the latest effort, although I seem to chopped the bottom off the painting! Next project will either be seascape or another nude… Not decided yet! Catch up soon . Love SaraX
Commission for Poppies
Hello hello Friends .. Thank you for your positive comments about “TheBluebell Wood” . They helped me gain another commission … for poppies and wildflowers on a hot late summer day in Tuscany .. I have just started, so here is phase 1… am just sorting out the buildings and the sky, so there are no… Continue reading Commission for Poppies
Good Weather for Painting!
Hello again Swirling rainstorms may be bad for gardeners and BBQ enthusiasts, but is great for artists! The blue black skies and purple grey clouds (bright pink on BBC Weather!) inspire unusual paintings … See the latest!!! Love SaraX
Bluebell Wood near Mottisfont
Hi everyone The rainy weather today felt like April showers; perfect inspiration for painting the cool, damp Bluebell Wood commission. I’ve used the canvas which featured in my “Risky Transport” blog …. so it’s pretty big. I do hope they like it! Love Sara X
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