Waterliles wip

My studio is lovely, clutter free without all my paintings which are in Southfields, London for 2 weeks. I made a start on these two canvases today, 10 x 10in. Lots of gorgeous details to play with such as water droplets, ripples and reflections.

KAOS at Southfields London

KAOS have arrived at Southfields! We had our Private view last night, the gallery was packed out, people spilling out onto the pavement.

We had two VIPs, the mayors from Kingston and Wandsworth, who praised the success of KAOS .

The gallery was packed so getting a decent shot of the actual gallery proved to be hard. I had a great night, but I had to unfortunately cut it short as my son had a fever and needed his Mum!
I'm now really excited about the exhibition, here's to another success!
The exhibition runs until 17th September. The Gallery, 223 Wimbledon Park Road, Southfields, London SW18 5RH.

Another small project

Today I delivered my paintings for the Southfields Exhibition, and it made me realise how much I was missing painting. The boys are still on holiday, so nothing too adventurous just a small 10 x 10in canvas. I put the skin on this oil today and felt better straight away! I haven't been totally off duty the past few weeks, I've been out and about with my camera, taken some great shots. I'm experimenting, using my photos to print some cards. I'm also venturing into the Xmas market, so have produced a calendar and hope to create some festive cards as well, but nothing tacky though!

My next exhibition.

Blimey this one is coming round quick! Technically I'm taking the Summer off as the boys are on holiday. I have however got to get myself ready for this exhibition. We've got the Kingston and Southfields Mayor attending, so hopeful for lots of local press coverage. This is another venture with my local artist group KAOS. Our last exhibtion was great, it was our first one and a fantastic success. After this exhibition, I've got to start thinking Xmas which may sound strange in August. I've some projects I want to have finished in time to catch the Xmas opportunities!

Been tweaking!

I've been pondering this for a bit, and slowly building up the tonal values on the petals. I've also made the centre of the flower more golden, trying to capture a glow like quality. I can continue to tweak for a few more days, but then I must decide if I want to put it in my next exhibition which is the end of the month. If I do it has to dry, and I need to attach hanging cords etc.

Kew Waterlily House

Another painting to ponder! I worked the various tones and hues into the white petals today. I've stopped for now, it's going up on the shelf to be peered at until my next exhibition, then I'll decide if it's going be one of my selected paintings.

School's out!

It's that time of year again! My boys are out of school now until 7th September, so that means I'm not working much! I've this painting to finish so need to grab a few hours here and there. I'm hoping it will be ready for an exhibition in the September. I really need to finish it in the next week, so it can dry. I tend to use the holidays to get out and about armed with my camera and exercise my boys at the same time!