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We have been in north Suffolk for just over 2 years now and the change as been very refreshing. Being surrounded by open countryside and wide skies is a continual joy. The secret roads in the Waveney valley will be a source of inspiration – it is like stepping out of our busy world.
I have been busy!
I am involved in School Art Projects, including an Art Week, where a school gives the entire time over to various projects. This is inspirational work to be involved in. I feel it is vital to pass skills forward.

Teaching - Private/group lessons at home are also proving enjoyable and successful. Private lessons are run at home for individuals or small groups. I will also travel for small or large groups.

Please phone, 01502 575602, for details or e-mail me through the contact page.

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New Work Planned

Two projects are imminent involving primary schools.
An Art Week will look at colour and pattern using work based on Klimt patterns, drawing skills, mosaic making, and ink/wax/charcoal.
I always use the children’s ideas, pulling them together and showing them how to develop them. I never cease to admire what they come up with.
I intend to have fun with the Framlingham Art Society, looking at mixed media. I look forward to showing how experiencing the freedom given by moving outside single media adds both excitement and fun.
I enjoy teaching my regular students, giving foundations for development of their own style and skills.
My work looks to capturing quirky moments as well as drama in landscape. Now my Orwell Park project work is complete, I am starting on work from the summer in the countryside around us. Our village fete promises to be a good source!

See 'Where to see Work' section for more details.

Recent Events

I had a work accepted for the Eastern Open Art Show at Kings Lynn – see ‘The Judges’ in ‘New Work’.
I spent another very successful week as Artist in Residence at Orwell Park School in March 2008. I taught classes ranging in age from 6 to 13. A focus was made on the work of John Piper. Twigs were used for drawing with ink, and wax used for texture. Bold watercolour washes completed the students’ experiencing a sense of freedom and fun in their work. The work produced by the pupils was impressive.

The show of my and the pupils’ will run in the Alston Room at Orwell Park School from 7 – 14 June, Private View Saturday 7 June, 5 – 8pm. Please contact me if you would like to come! Some Images of the show can also be seen at ‘New Work’.
I have done talks, including the Bury Art Society, and will be doing a workshop at Framlingham.

Teaching

I teach individuals, small or large groups. All ages/abilities. An example of watercolour tuition is shown, but other topics are covered. Please phone 01502 575602 or 07742522675 for more details. My methods give a fun and simple way of looking at colour, drawing and various techniques. My aim is to show how to enhance and develop work without losing individuality. All ages - groups or individuals. Find out more>>

Watercolour -The medium, how to understand it and make the best of it.

Colour - Simplifying the mysteries of colour theory

Composition - Some ideas on composition

Use of paint - Knowing your paint, what it can do and what it can't do for you. Layering techniques. Other techniques including salt, wax, scratching out etc.

Into abstracting - Not abstract as such! But moving towards extracting something else from work you have done.

Ink - Use of different materials from pens to twigs.

Working outside - As dictated by the site and the weather!

Using photos - As a basis for your work, not as a limitation!

Stretching paper

Study of specific artists' work or periods.

See also Teaching Page.

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