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Rood Hall Studio
Bungay Road
Beccles NR34 8HE
20 March 2010
Painting outside is always problematical - the weather, dogs...
While working on a riverbank I was filmed by some Japanese tourists. It was difficult to mix paint without touching the lens of their camera. Under that scrutiny the painting went...wrong.
At Audley End, I had an audience of 5 year olds. Their teacher pointed to my sketch book, exhorting them to use theirs. She spoke about the colours that I was using. I found myself mixing quite random hues. Finally they moved away. One last child stared at my palette knife - ''Miss!'' he shouted. ''She's got a mini-trowel!'', thereby consolidating painting and gardening in one.
However, interruptions apart I enjoy painting outside, and perhaps a few Japanese words might prove useful in future.
My paintings can be seen at Williams Art and as part of the 'My CAMbridge' exhibition there from 19-29 March.
20
November 2009
Recently, when teaching a more adventurous approach to colour usage,
I recommended that my students work with a limited palette. This would familiarise
them with all available mixes, leading to a confident exploration of these
colours for themselves. I found it gratifying to observe how well they responded
to the various practical painting experiments that I suggested. Everyone
had their style, but most were unsure about exploiting the vibrant array
of colours produced. This takes practice.
I enjoyed my teaching debut, and feel strongly that the teacher/student relationship should flow both ways. So I have bought some different colours, and will explore this new palette myself. The process of discovery is energising, exciting, and unpredictable. However, the colours beckon, and will I hope put me firmly on inspiring new pathways. A new tube, a fresh colour, a different adventure...
Examples of my work can always be seen at Williams Art in Gwydir Street, Cambridge.
20
September 2009
The final preparations for an exhibition are always eventful. Confusing
the titles of paintings, fitting the wrong size frame, discovering the labrador’s
pawmarks across a still wet canvas: the chaos appears limitless. Slowly
though it does all pull together, and the resulting collection of paintings
makes a collective statement. Landscapes and their intense and colourful
exploration are my passion, and the visible units of human interaction –
cottages, sheds, even the humble fencing post – provide a strong aid
to composition. A new exhibition of my work will be on show at Addenbrooke's
until mid November, and as a member of CAM, my work can always be seen at
the lively gallery in Gwydir Street.
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