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Art classes starting in September

Hello. Observational Drawing and Painting Classes at Dun Village Hall, Rushlake Green WHAT: Observational Drawing and Painting is working from real life, learning the skills of looking, drawing and exploring materials to develop your drawing and painting for pleasure, wellbeing, or professional development. Each week we will work from a different still life exploring observational drawing and…

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South East Open is OPEN!!

South East Open is OPEN!!

I am delighted to announce I am exhibiting my work in real life public! Please come and visit me at: Wimbles, Ford Lane, Vines Cross, Horam, Heathfield TN21 9HA. I will be there Saturday 5th June 2021 10-5pm, Wednesday 9th and 16th 10-2.45 and it will be open and manned by ceramic artist Susan Ramsey-Smith 10-5pm weekends, and 2-5pm for the other week days. South East Open studios 2021 –…

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June Newsletter from The Arts School

Hello. Welcome to The Arts School’s June 2021 newsletter. I am exhibiting my artwork for South East Open Studios and hope you will be able to visit!DATES: June 4th – 20th 2021If you have not picked up a brochure CONTACT ME and I will get one to you or Check out the virtual catalogueI am exhibiting with well known local ceramicist Susie Ramsey Smith the address is:Wimbles Farm, Wimbles, Foords…

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Pure ART360

I am delighted to be taking part in Pure ART360 Spring edition – I will be live via crowdcast, and the Pure Facebook Page and YouTube Channel You can register to be in the LIVE Crowdcast audience HERE Please check out the amazing interactive digital MAGAZINE HERE

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The Arts School - March News Letter

The Arts School – March News Letter

Hello. Welcome to The Arts School’s March 2021 newsletter.February 21 day challenge was focusing on exploring materials and I really enjoyed working bigger and with new materials. For March we are going to go a step further and explore looking at the subject NOT the drawing, more details below.I am still processing what the new rules mean, and aim to visit galleries when I can, when I have…

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Making art - reworking past

Making art – reworking past

Over the past few months I have had many conversations with people, listened to talks, sat in workshops (virtually) and I keep coming back to these things: 1) You need to be honest with yourself and your work to make successful work 2) You must embraced your weaknesses, acknowledge, accept, and understand them to be able to work with them not against them 3) Things happen at the right time if…

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The Arts School - monthly art challenge - October

The Arts School – monthly art challenge – October

Monthly Art Challenge.

Each month I set a different theme and tasks to help inspire you to draw, paint and create. If you want help just let me know.  

WHAT: October – Light

At this time of year the light changes – the sun is lower, the tress are changing colours and loosing their leaves, rain is falling creating pools and reflections. For October we are going to consider light – how…

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Next course with The Arts School - 6 week online Course -Drawing and Painting.

Next course with The Arts School – 6 week online Course -Drawing and Painting.

6 week online Course -Drawing and Painting. WHAT: 6 week online course aimed at developing your drawing and painting style, knowledge and skills. Suitable for all levels, the course is aimed at your own development through exercises and discussion. Week 1: Introduction – drawing and from life Week 2: Exploring materials, techniques and processes Week 3: Composition – choosing your subject Week…

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The Arts School Newsletter - October

The Arts School Newsletter – October

Hello.

Welcome to The Arts School’s October newsletter.

I hope you are all well and exploring Autumn’s glorious colours! I hope you managed to catch some of the inspiring artists LIVE interviews with Pure 360, if you didn’t you can catch up on the website. The first online course is up and running. The upside of online courses is you can work around your other commitments. The students…

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Art classes - online and in the real

Art classes – online and in the real

I am running one to one and online art classes due to the current situation and loving the benefits that the different types of classes can have.

The online course I have written allows you to work in your own time, wherever you are. That means I have people from other countries, and a more diverse group because it can work around your own lifestyles. I have had people drawing a beach in…

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Pure360 Magazine Delighted to be published in the gorgeous Pure360 Magazine - click the link to check out the magazine and hope you enjoy as much as I have!

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Pure 360 - join me!

Pure 360 – join me!

I am delighted to announce I am one of the 35 artists invited to Go Live as part of the Pure ART360 digital event. Along with this event there is a digital magazine, looking forward to sharing this publication!

Follow @Pureartsgroupuk on Facebook to watch the private view on 31st August from 4pm and to watch the daily live streamed interviews from artists studios around the world.

I will…

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What do you think?

The great part of an open studio is hearing people’s comments, talking to people, the conversation. So how do we replicate that virtually?

I am asking… I don’t have an answer. Do you?

Work ranges from £2 for gift cards to £300. See individual prices for paintings. Limited editions prints cost £55. Contact me for P&P.

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How do you charge for your art?

I often get asked how to charge for artwork. I have a simple formula:

materials (canvas, paints, etc) + time @ £50 per hour + £10 per artwork for studio costs (my studio, advertising etc) + additional fees (gallery or commission fees) = price

A long time ago someone told me that if you feel that you have charged reasonably, honestly, and given value for money for your skills and expertise…

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Studio sales - virtually

Studio sales – virtually

One of the things I do when I open my studio is a sale of old work and cards. This is a great way to clear space for new, and allow people to support me if they are not in a position to pay (more on how I charge in another post)

For South East Open Studios I am selling some canvas cards that have my old website, as well as some A4 sketches.

Sale gift cards £2 plus P&P

A4 sketches, please…

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This is me!

Welcome to be studio for South East Open Studios - This is me!

For South East Open Studios instead of cancelling it went Virtual, and we, the artists, have made videos to introduce ourselves.

Here is the link to mine – welcome to my studio!

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SEOS – June 5th I am getting ready for my first South East Open studios, not quite what I had planned as it’s virtual, but the reason was to get me to create more, and get my work out there. June 5th - 22nd here on my website, and on Facebook and Instagram!