Shows
“Da Capo - New Beginnings” Gallery UNO, 7th Jan- 5th Feb
I’m delighted to be the featured artist of Gallery UNO’s ‘Da Capo - New Beginnings ’ show for January. This show is all about a fresh start and an opportunity for artists to clear out their workshops and studios, making way for new ideas and projects.
I will be displaying some of my paintings from my new “Fragile” series of work. And in keeping with the theme of the show, there will be a small number of my older paintings with a 30% discount. I will be in the gallery on Thursday 9th in the morning, all day on Wed 22nd and Mon 27th in the afternoon. Do pop in and say hello. If you’ve never visited the gallery before, you are in for a treat. There will be a lovely range of work from Sussex artists and a few discounts to be had.
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Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG
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TIME: Tues - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 and Mon 12.00 - 15.00 (Sun closed)
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DATES: Tuesday 7th Jan – Wed 5th Feb
FINISHED “Topaz & Citrine” Gallery UNO, 5th - 28th Nov
Winter beckons, and we arrive at November, a wonderful month to embrace the crisp, invigorating air and explore the outdoors. The autumn foliage is still vibrant, offering a picturesque backdrop for walks. As you descend from the heights of the Sussex Downs to the coast, you come across Seaford, and there you’ll find Gallery UNO and our latest exhibition, UNO24 NINE: “Topaz & Citrine,” the two gems associated with November.
I will be showing for the first time, my mini series of small paintings "Havens Deep". They are on lovely deep edged canvases which I always think look so cute when hung. There will also be a selection of my prints and greeting cards. Along with my work, there will be pieces from fine artists, craftspeople and designers working in Sussex.
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Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG
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TIME: Tues - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 and Mon 12.00 - 15.00 (Sun closed)
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DATES: Tuesday 5 November – Thursday 28 November
FINISHED Fluid Art Retreat, 11th to 13th October
I'm so excited to announce our next UK Fluid Art Retreat. We have been working hard to bring you a weekend packed full inspirational talks and creative workshops in the most stunning coastal location in Dorset. I've organised the event with fellow UK artist, Julie Vatcher.
• Meet & greet reception with bubbly and a chance to share your artwork
• Colour theory and marketing talks
• 2 practical workshops plus a ‘your choice’ workshop
• Lunch, a home cooked dinner and a pub meal
• Refreshments including tea and coffee, cakes and nibbles
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Sandyholme, Beach Rd, Studland BH19 3AP
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DATES: Fri 11th to Sun 13th October
FINISHED Crowborough Open Studios, 7th & 8th Sept
I’m delighted to exhibiting a selection of my work for this year's Crowborough Open Studios at Caroline Martin's beautiful venue. I will be debuting my new "Fragile" series of paintings. I've used delicate colours to evoke fragile landscapes full of distant dreams and soft focus. Blue skies transition into an interplay of purples and yellows, drifting down into textured details.
Along with my original paintings, prints and greeting cards there will be Caroline Martin's wonderful abstract paintings. Yolande Beer's beautiful ceramics and Laura Nicholson's funky jewellery.
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Venue 3: The Thatched Cottage, Southview Road, Crowborough TN6 1HW
TIME: 10am - 5pm
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DATES: Sat 7th & Sun 8th September
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED Gertrude’s Garden Arts and Crafts, 21 Aug-1 Sept
I'm very pleased to be invited to show a selection of my work at Gertrude’s Garden Arts and Crafts gallery in Rottingdean. This is a pop up gallery located at the rear of The Grange in the Grange Garden Tea Rooms. The 'pop up gallery' is run by local Sussex artists and shows a selection of paintings, prints, ceramics, glass work and quilts.
I will be showing some of my abstracted landscapes inspired by the South Downs and seascapes inspired by the rock pools at Rottingdean.
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Gertrude’s Garden Arts and Crafts, The Grange, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA
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TIME: Wed - Sun 11.00 - 16.30 plus bank holiday Mon 26th Aug
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DATES: 21st August - 1st September
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED “Golden Rays of Summer” Gallery Uno, 25 July-21 Aug
I'm exhibiting in Gallery Uno's summer group exhibition, UNO24 SEVEN “Golden Rays of Summer”. As the sun climbs higher in the sky, casting its golden glow upon the world, we find ourselves in the heart of summer. The sun-kissed months of July and August beckon us to embrace their virtues. Together, they weave a tapestry of wonder and enchantment, warmth and conviviality. They remind us to savour life’s simple pleasures.
I will be showing a selection of glass framed original prints along with my painting "Esscence". There will also be a selection of my greeting cards. Along with my work, there will be pieces from fine artists, craftspeople and designers working in East and West Sussex.
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Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG
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TIME: Tues - Sat 10.00 - 16.00 and Sun 12.00 - 15.00 (Mon closed)
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DATES: Thursday 25th July until Wednesday 21st August
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED Summer exhibition “UPLIFT”
I’m delighted to have some of my paintings selected for the Victoria Pavilion Arts summer exhibition “UPLIFT” in Uckfield. The show runs from Saturday 13th to Sunday 14th July from 10am until 4pm. The venue is at the Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield TN22 5DJ. There will be a private view on Friday 12th July from 7pm until 9pm with complimentary refreshments served.
The show features 18 Sussex based artists from a variety of disciplines including painting, photography, ceramics and textiles. You can expect to see a wide range of beautiful, inspiring and affordable artworks, prints and cards. The venue is fully accessible and has ample parking just outside. They are family friendly and dogs are welcome too. Refreshments will be available in the cafe area throughout the exhibition. All proceeds from the exhibition will be used to support their growing Arts for Wellbeing programme.
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VENUE: Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield TN22 5DJ
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TIME: 10am until 4pm
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DATE: JULY Sat 13th-Sun 14
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PRIVATE VIEW: Fri 12th July, 7pm - 9pm with complimentary refreshments
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED South East Open Studios 2024
I will be opening up my house again and turning my lounge into an art gallery for this year's SEOS. I do love participating in this event. I've met some great people over the last two years and I'm looking forward to meeting more.
Also at my venue, Studio 26, will be abstract photographer, Jan Beesley and silver enamel jeweller, Jayne Luscombe. It's a lovely way to chat with local artists, learning about their practices and work. There will be tea and cake, along with some fabulous art and jewellery.
This year there will be two other venues open in my village. At Studio 24 will be John Forster showing his paintings and drawings. At Studio 25 will be Samantha Butcher with her paintings, Julie Knight's glass art and Patricia Buchanan's bespoke handbags.
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Venue: Studio 26, Tarnhurst, Buxted, East Sussex TN22 4JW
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TIME: 11am until 5pm
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DATE: JUNE Sat 1-Sun 2 + Fri 7-Sun 9 + Fri 14-Sun 16 + Fri 21-Sun 23
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED Artist talk at Gallery 35, Tuesday 21st May
I have been invited to do an 'Artist Talk' by Shirley and Polly at Gallery 35. Their first talk was with ceramist Hella Keevil and was a great success. This talk will give people the opportunity to learn about my working practices, the thinking about my paintings and my methodology. I will be talking about fluid art and how I incorporate this technique into my paintings.
There will be a 'question and answer' session at the end of the talk. The event is free and if you would like to come along, please contact Polly via email to book your place.
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Venue: Gallery 35, 35 High Street, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3DN
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TIME: 6pm until 7pm.
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DATE: Tuesday 21st May
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ENTRY: Free via email: gallery35highstreet@gmail.com
FINISHED 'Art in Ditchling' Open houses 11th - 12th May
I’m delighted to be taking part in 'Art in Ditchling' Open houses in May. I will be at the Sussex Contemporary's venue 12, The Barn on the Green. This is a beautiful new venue centrally placed, in the heart of Ditchling, on the village green.
There will be a carefully curated mix of established and emerging contemporary creatives from across Sussex. Printmaking, painting, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, textiles, wallpaper, botanical portraiture.
Along with a selection of my paintings, prints and greeting cards, there will be some beautiful work from Ashley Hutchinson, Tanvi Kant, Oriana Evans, Deb John, Vicki Disney, Charlie Todman, Sandy Infield, Susie Ramsay-Smith, Louise Richardson, Joanna Myles, Pierpaolo Belfiore & Francoise Holland.
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Venue 12: Sussex Contemporary, The Barn on the Green, Lodge Hill Lane, Ditchling BN6 8SP
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TIME: 11am until 5pm.
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DATES: Saturday 11th to Sunday 12th May
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED Gallery UNO, April 11th until 2nd May
Wonderful news, I’ve joined the Sussex Arts Collective. This is a group of artists and makers who live and work in East and West Sussex producing pieces of art, craft and design in a wide and diverse range of techniques and media. They run Gallery UNO in Seaford which provides a wonderful venue to exhibit and sell work to a wider audiences.
Gallery UNO displays genuine high quality art from emerging and established fine artists, craftspeople and designers working in East and West Sussex. Throughout the year, there are a series of exhibitions showcasing a fresh display of diverse art, craft and design drawn from members of the Sussex Arts Collective.
Along with other artists, I will be displaying a selection of my work at Gallery Uno from Thursday April 11th until Wednesday 1st May.
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Gallery Uno, 14A High Street, Seaford BN25 1PG
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TIME: Su n 12.00 - 15.00 and Mon to Sat 10.00 - 16.00.
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DATES: Thursday April 11th until Thursday 2nd May
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED "Same Sky, Different Eye" Art exhibition, March
I'm delighted to be joining the South Down Artists as a guest exhibitor for their annual exhibition at the Crypt Gallery in Seaford. The exhibition "Same Eye, Different Sky" shows 7 artists celebrating the rolling Downs. Along with my paintings, there will be a beautiful display of work from Alicia Tolhurst-Brown, Ziza Stupkova, Gill Bustamante, Sarah Duffield, Becky "The Beachside Kiln" and Stephen Hawkins.
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VENUE: The Crypt Gallery, 23 Church St, Seaford BN25 1HD
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TIME: 10.30am - 4pm
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DATES: Fri 22nd & Thur 28th March*
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Friday 22nd opening evening: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
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Saturday 23rd meet the artists: 10.30am - 4pm
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ENTRY: Free
*My work on display until end of Wed 27th March
FINISHED Crowborough Art’s Open Studios, Sept
I’m very excited to be taking part in Crowborough Art’s Open Studios this September. I will be showing a selection of my paintings and greeting cards.
I will be at Caroline Martin’s beautiful venue. Caroline is a wonderful artist who creates original multi layered abstract paintings, working on large canvasses and wood panels. Also at the venue will be ceramist Yolande Beer’s colourful pieces and large, unique slip scraffito pots.
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VENUE: The Thatched Cottage, Southview Road, Crowborough TN6 1HW
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TIME: 11am - 5pm
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DATES: Sat 2nd & Sunday 3rd September
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED "Breathing Space" Art Exhibition
I'm delighted that my painting "Exhale" has been chosen for this summer exhibition. The show features 18 artists and is being held in memory of fellow artist and friend Louise Gardner and to raise money for mental health charity Mind. You can expect to see a wide range of beautiful, inspiring and affordable artworks. The theme and title was chosen in recognition of the work done at the Victoria Pavilion Support Centre, providing a haven for those in need of temporary respite, recovery, rest, change of scene or viewpoint. It also reflects their mission to promote and encourage individual and community well being and that of national charity Mind, in fighting to ensure that everyone needing support for their mental health can access that support.
I hope you will come and see this beautiful and inspiring collection of works by Sussex artists. All donations and percentage of sales go to support charity Mind.
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VENUE: Victoria Pavilion, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Uckfield TN22 5DJ
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TIME: 10am - 4pm
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DATES: Sat 8th & Sun 9th July
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED South East Open Studios June 2023
I’m so pleased to be taking part again in the South East Open Studios (SEOS) this year in June. The SEOS is one of the most established annual arts events in the UK. It is a 17-day event showcasing creative talent all over the South East.
I will be exhibiting a range of paintings including my Winterscape series and some lovely new work. There will also be a wide selection of my greetings cards. I will be joined by Jan Beasley, who uses abstract and expressionist photography to capture her experience of the world around her. The other exhibitor is Jayne Luscombe, a jewellery maker who uses silver, enamel and accents of gold in her work.
Lastly, but best of all, I will be selling for charity my sister’s homemade cake and tea/coffee. It should be a great 3 weeks and I do hope you can visit us.
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VENUE: Tarnhurst, Buxted, East Sussex TN22 4JW
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TIME: 11am - 5pm
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DATES: June - Fri 2nd - Sun 4th, Thur 8th - Sun 11th & Fri 16th - Sun 18th
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED Uckfield Christmas Art Trail
I’m delighted to be taking part in Uckfield's late night shopping Christmas Art Trail. I will be showing a selection of my paintings in the shop next to Cubitt & West. Also showing in the venue will be acrylic artist Samantha Butcher, Jo McGilvary with her watercolours and ceramist Katharine Rabson Stark.
I will be joining twenty of the best local artists and makers setting out their work in four venues hosted by three high street estate agents' shops. Please try to complete the whole 'trail' by visiting all four pop-up shops for chance to buy unique and creative handcrafted gifts, and of course to support your local artists and makers.
The Christmas late night shopping if a fun event where the Uckfield high street is turned into a Christmas market with entertainment and lots of stalls selling Christmas themed items.
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VENUE: Next to Cubitt & West, 176 High St, Uckfield TN22 1AU
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TIME: 5pm until 9pm
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DATE: Friday 2nd December
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED Biddenden Tractorfest
I will showing my paintings as part of The Weald Arts & Crafts Group under criSam Acrlyic Pouring with Samantha Butcher.
Biddenden Tractorfest is an annual event, now entering its 8th year. It is run by the registered charity Kent County Agricultural Society along with a team of volunteers from all walks of life and occupations who are dedicated to making the event both fun and affordable.
The essence of Tractorfest is the provision of a gentle summer day out in a country fair setting with nostalgic sights and sounds. Tractor rides, numerous arena displays such as dog shows, falconry, working horses, craft stalls, children’s entertainment, enticing local artisan food & drink and fantastic live music are just some of the attractions.
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VENUE: Civic Holden Farm, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Kent TN27 8EZ
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TIME: 10am to 5pm
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DATES: August Sat 20th & Sun 21st
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ENTRY: Ticketed event. Visit the website.
FINISHED Uckfield Art Fair
I'm delighted to be taking part in the Uckfield Art Fair. Over 40 local artists will be showcasing their art and crafts in the Civic Centre. It's a celebration of all things local and will be a great way to support the wonderful arts community in Uckfield and the surrounding area.
There is a grand opening night on Friday 1st of July and the show will be open to the public on Saturday the 2nd of July. I will be displaying and selling my paintings and greetings cards.
The Art Fair is part of the Uckfield Festival.
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VENUE: Civic Centre, Uckfield, TN22 1AE
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TIME: Friday 1st July 7-9pm, Saturday 2nd July 9am-4.30pm
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DATES: July - Fri 1st & Sat 2nd
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ENTRY: Free
FINISHED South East Open /Studios (SEOS)
I’m very pleased to be taking part and hosting a venue in Buxted in this year's SEOS in June.
I will be opening my house up for 3 weekends from the 4th June to the 19th June. As well as my paintings for sale, there will be 3 other artists/makers joining me at my venue. Samantha Butcher with her wonderful quirky and colourful acrylic paintings, Jo Mcgilvary with her beautiful watercolour prints and cards, and Patricia Buchanan with her unique handmade tweed handbags.
Not only will there be a lovely selection of paintings, cards and bags, there will be homemade cake and coffee for sale. Do pop in and say hello.
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VENUE: Tarnhurst, Buxted, East Sussex TN22 4JW
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TIME: 10am - 4pm
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DATES: June - Sat 4th, Sun 5th, Fri 10th, Sat 11th, Sun 12th, Fri 17th, Sat 18th & Sun 19th
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ENTRY: Free