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paintingkenilworth
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Always Surprised
It's that time again - the Art Exhibition at the Holiday Inn in Kenilworth. This is an annual event organised by the Rotary Club which...
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paintingkenilworth
Sep 18, 20224 min read
Shady dealings
I've wanted to paint this view for some time but was struggling with the composition. I walk along here regularly and I've painted a...
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paintingkenilworth
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Daring to imagine
At the recent Art In The Park I picked up some great tips by talking to other artists. One of the more thought-provoking was Sue Southorn...
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paintingkenilworth
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Broad artistic church at St Johns
Warwickshire Open Studios has started! There are 149 venues across Coventry and Warwickshire involving over 400 artists. In Kenilworth...
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paintingkenilworth
Jun 3, 20224 min read
Putting their hearts on their sleeves: Kenilworth Art - Rotary Club Exhibition 2022
Art Galleries are great but they can sometimes feel a little impersonal - you are one step removed from the artists themselves. And, of...
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paintingkenilworth
May 22, 20223 min read
The long hard critical look
I like this painting very much - its the kind of scene which defines a lot of my work - everyday life in a town which many people could...
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paintingkenilworth
Apr 27, 20224 min read
Exhibiting my soul - how to help the confidence-crippled artist
I suppose this blog is essentially about overcoming lack of confidence. Not everyone is absolutely convinced that they have God's gift in...
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paintingkenilworth
Apr 23, 20225 min read
Plein Air for the first time
2021 was a year of firsts in my painting - art markets, new materials, exhibiting ... and plein air painting.
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paintingkenilworth
Apr 22, 20224 min read
A painting without drawing (jumping in and hoping to swim)
I don't really have a plan for my painting. Retirement is wonderful for spontaneity so I will decide that today is a painting day and...
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paintingkenilworth
Apr 14, 20223 min read
The death of Etsy
I never meant to sell my work. When I retired I planned to pick up an old hobby and enjoy spending time improving my skills. I joined a...
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