If you’re interested in the painting process - my video blog is definitely for you this week! I have been flat out painting and now have three unfinished canvases on the go!

Which is super exciting because that means I will have three new paintings that will all be revealed for the first time at the Dennis Kilgallon Gallery from 6th July to 25th August.

This one above is the second painting I have made inspired by Cow Green Reservoir - as yet unfinished - I have some unresolved issues with the reservoir itself and then some details to add to finish it off, but it will definitely be ready for the 6th July!

Larger than the first one  this one is 80cm x 129cm and the Lapwing sits on the Golden Section. It will be for sale for the bargain price of £1050 so make sure you save the date to see it before it gets snapped up!

If you can’t make my exhibition at the Dennis Kilgallon Gallery don’t worry - we will be opening up The Old Police Station again for Open Studio Art Sale for 24th, 25th and 26th August for the Bank Holiday

And if you are in the South of England, The Old Cinema stock a range of my paintings and have even more online.

In Northern France in June, it would be remiss of me not to visit the beautiful gardens of Giverny - home of Claude Monet and the site of his famous Waterlily paintings. And as this is so close to Chartres, one of my favourite places in France, I went seeking inspiration from the beautiful stained glass at Chartres Cathedral. This inspiration will be used for my next two paintings at least, which will be shown at the Dennis Kilgallon Gallery NE47 8JP from 6th July to 25th August

This week saw us attend the launch of The UDO Collection 4 way dress at Gigi’s Dressing Room. I was invited to be the Special Guest at this amazing event and loved every minute of it.

One of the best things about being an artist is meeting so many amazing people and I have lost count of the fantastic conversations I have had this week alone with people from all over the world either in my studio in Cumbria or in Gigi’s Dressing Room in Walthamstow!

A collection of my medium sized River paintings is now on show at Finntage, The Old Cinema (first floor) and a collection of smaller works will be on show at Gigi’s Dressing Room for this week only - so call in and check them out if you can.

Prints are available on any of my paintings, including the sold ones, so if you really loved Reflections Beyond - you can still order a print - or of any of my other paintings, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Check out my website for all my paintings, either sold or still available as originals.

AND MORE SUPER EXCITING NEWS!

I am currently in talks with a gallery in Wokingham who are interested in representing me as an artist. The R Young Gallery, which I was introduced to at the Landmark Arts Fair in Teddington. I’ll keep you updated on how this develops throughout the summer.

As well as a painting finished and a weekend at the Landmark Arts Fair in Teddington, London, we have still managed to put on a great show for you at The Old Police Station, Alston as par of my Open Studio event Spring Bank holiday 2024. Check out the video blog for what I’ve been up to this week.

Find us this week at the fabulous Landmark Arts Centre for the Landmark Spring Arts Fair in Teddington, London. We are on stall 67 with a range of my original paintings, from the largest down to the smallest, so lots of affordable art. There are also many other fantastic artists and makers here so really is something for everyone. Please come along if you can. But this isn't where we started the week - in fact, we began our art journey this week literally in another country - with a trip to beautiful Scotland - specifically Kirkudbright in the South West of Scotland. Known as an artist's town, Kirkudbright has an inspirational bay and I spent the morning painting en plein air in Jock Bay, working in my sketchbook in readiness for my next painting of 2024.

Thank you so much to all of you who managed to get to my Open Studio last weekend. It was a fantastic three days, where we met lots of interesting people, old friends as well as several new collectors, with lots of original art works sold, from my largest paintings right down to some of my smallest pieces. Not to mention cards and prints too. There really is something for everyone and my Open Studios.

Since then - I’ve had a great week in the studio - check out my video blog below and see my work in progress of Cow Green Reservoir.

I am opening the door to my Studio this Bank holiday weekend with the lounge converted into a small gallery and lots of original artwork for sale for every budget. From affordable art to large original oil paintings, there really is something for everyone this weekend and we'd love to see you here in Alston Cumbria. I will be here for the three days beginning my next painting as well as welcoming visitors.

It’s been another busy week this week! No painting done at all - apart from Ian painting the walls! BUT, the gallery space is beginning to look amazing and paintings are being displayed ready for next week’s Open Studio Art sale. It would be fabulous to see you here. In the meantime, check out this video to see how we are changing our lounge into an art gallery!

We Are All Made Of Stars - Oil on canvas. I'm delighted to announce that the oil painting of Ullswater in the Lake District is complete and I think it’s absolutely breath-taking! The beautiful blend of pattern and landscape, which is neither abstract nor representational, creates a unique aesthetic. Stay tuned for more of such captivating work in the upcoming months!