The exhibition is hung and although I say it myself – I think it’s looking good! I am prouder of my latest paintings than ever before so I really hope people will like them- as it’s rare for me to say that! The barn where the exhibition takes place is a really inspiring venue- being grade 2 listed medieval tithe barn. The different areas within the barn lend themselves to different subject displays. Some huge, towering walls contain my latest large watercolours of hedgerows and trees. Bird paintings fly up the stairs leading to the balcony where my latest prints are hung. The country wall series look appropriate on the lovely Cotswold stone walls of the barn and there are separate areas for water and meadow paintings. The cafe walls have a medley of more intimate, smaller works – largely from my book Watercolour Workshop.
The good news is – the weather is looking good- although even in warm weather the barn can be chilly. If you think you might be tempted to take a painting home- please bring a blanket for wrapping and save the planet from its sea of plastic bubble wrap. You can always wear the blanket if you forget your jumper! Also- a reminder that I don’t have a card facility in the barn so bring cheque book if possible- Sorry to be so old fashioned. Failing that – just come along and have a look – the gardens are looking fab… and let’s not forget the cakes…. Hope to see you!
‘By the light of the silvery birch’ one of the original paintings in the exhibition
