Whimsy - in aid of Wildlife

I was asked to paint something for a calendar in support of a wildlife sanctuary.
They have box turtles there, so I made this (don't ask).....

Box Turtle Sky Dive
Acrylic on card, 28cm x 38cm

In view of concerns over the potential danger to these creatures, I felt it necessary to make the adaptations below.  BSPCA is the animal welfare organisation and I thought it seemed only fair that they should sponsor the safety equipment.

Box Turtle Safety Sky Dive
Acrylic on card, 28cm x 38cm

Palette Knifing

Working with the palette knife - here is a selection of recent paintings...

One Day One Time
Acrylic on card 38cm x 28cm

Mt Buffalo
Acrylic on card 28cm x 38cm

Autumn Woodland
Acrylic on card 28cm x 38cm

Happy Butler
Acrylic on card 28cm x 38cm

Art Scope at Circle, Reading

I am very excited to be part of the Art Scope project.

This initiative is aimed at placing good art in Circle, the new hospital in Reading, Berkshire, in order to promote a pleasant, interesting, stimulating visual environment for patients, staff and visitors.  This beautiful new building has well-organised displays of art throughout, including in the stunning atrium entrance space.

 See an article about the project here.

All are welcome to view the art on display, and perhaps to take advantage of the excellent coffee shop and food bar in the atrium.

From September 2014 I will be exhibiting as one of 35 artists involved in the project.

The first set of three canvases will probably include this one..
"Industrial Involution".  (80cm x 60cm, canvas)

See more abstracts like this in the Abstractions page

New PMP Magazine - Out Now

This quarter's PMP Magazine is now available, free to view on-line.

My regular spot on using photos creatively, starts on page 23.  

This issue includes profiles of artists and photographers, painting demonstrations and more.

http://issuu.com/paintmyphoto/docs/newsletter_spring_2014




Art in the Library

Wokingham library

See the Facebook Event  - click here!

Should you be passing by Wokingham Library, do call in and have a look at the paintings on display in the Café/Reception area.
There are a few selected Limited Edition prints and an original watercolour from me.
My frequent exhibition partner, Stephen Trinder, also has a number of works on display.