MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAS FATHER CHRISTMAS COME EARLY??

MERRY CHRISTMAS ONE AND ALL

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

BARE TREES AND FUN WITH LEAVES!

WHAT A FANTASTIC COLOUR SKY FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR


COLLECTING LEAVES CAN BE FUN!!!!!

LORENZO QUINN

I have just had time to catch up with newspapers, in particular The Times and found a wonderful supplement 'raconteur on art and architecture'...
flicking through I found these amazing pictures of mouthwatering sculptures by LORENZO QUINN, 'Give and Take 111' will be in Berkeley Sq, London.

He is, not surprisingly, an incredibly handsome man, also mouthwatering, just like his father actor ANTHONY QUINN.

He has an exhibition, EQUILIBRIUM, a major solo show, which opens November 18th until January 31st 2010 at the HALCYON GALLERY, BRUTON ST W1J 6QQ.

Its worth checking him out on line if you can't get to the gallery, his pieces are fantastic, the stuff dreams are made of.

www.halcyongallery.com

OFFER FROM ART HOUSE 2

THIS COMES FROM ART HOUSE 2, in West Sussex

Offer this week.
Lovely Christmas Gift or spoil yourself

Signature Pencil Sets
As quoted from Derwent:
“For sheer versatility and lasting colour values, Signature Watercolour is designed for the pencil perfectionist. The 40 colours can be used wet or dry to create an amazing range of effects, from bold, vibrant images to delicate watercolour paintings. Every shade has been extensively tested to the highest ASTM standards for lightfastness and in most cases consists of a single pigment, ensuring maximum resistance to colour change. Signature Watercolour can be used in many different ways, but the colours will remain consistently true.”

20 pencil set RRP £25 OP £19.95
60 pencil set RRP £75 OP £60

Linda Kirkbride MA ARBS
www.arthouse2.co.uk
http://lindakirkbride.blogspot.com/

VICTOR FELIX GALLERY

Hi all, just to let you know a new exhibition opened last week at, VICTOR FELIX GALLERY,
28 Chepstow Corner, W2 4XE

23 OCT - 12 NOV 09

One of my fav artists, Chris May, is one of the 6 artist featured, in fact its his painting they have used as the invite to the PV.

Have a look at the web site WWW.VICTORFELIXGALLERY.COM

Also www.chrismayart.co.uk he is a genius

CHRISTMAS CARDS 09

Here a couple of my cards for Christmas this year, they can be purchased via my web site or a gallery in Havant, Hampshire, ART2

GETTING TO KNOW YOU, interview with ACTRESS CAROLINE HARKER

THIS INTERVIEW IS WITH THE ACTRESS CAROLINE HARKER,

Caroline has appeared in many TV series including Midsummer Murders, Foyles War, Doctors the list is too long to put here, she is probably best known for her role of Hazel Wallace in 'Touch of Frost'.

She has also worked a lot in the theatre. Her partner, actor Anthony Calf, they have two daughters. Her sister, Susannah Harker, her mun Polly Adams and father Richard Owens are all in the profession.


AT I’m love black and white movies. Do you have a favorite genre of film, maybe horror or Film Noir, comedy or documentary?
CH
Indie European films in particular French. American (Sideways and Little Miss Sunshine genre) NO Harry Potter and NO films with Ben Stiller, Jenifer Aniston or Jim Carey

AT What was the last thing you read?
CH
Shame on you by Clara Salaman, I was at drama school with Clara and she’s a friend. The book is an autobiographical novel about Clara’s schooling in a cult like organization that she calls The funny farm – it is engaging, surprising, shocking , original and brave… it s caused a lot of controversy amongst her family and friends and a lot of interest in the press. A blistering first novel in my opinion.

AT What’s your favorite comedy TV programme, present or past?
CH
Robins Nest. It made me feel entirely happy

AT Which do you find more rewarding acting on stage or screen?
CH
Screen. Satisfying to go home at end of day leaving a tin labeled ‘a days work ‘

AT Although the news is generally all doom and gloom at the moment, what do you feel is man’s greatest accomplishment, so far?
CH
To have remained basically humane. For non murderers to out number murderers

AT Swim in the sea or pool?
CH
Pool. Less to nip you.

AT If you could only take one bottle of good wine on a desert island which would it be, red or white?
CH
Red. Medicinal isn 't it?

AT Chocolate or fudge?
CH
Chocolate all the way

AT What would say is your most annoying habit?
CH
Putting myself down, I m being funny but people think I need therapy

AT Beatles or Santana?
CH
Beatles, who’se Santana?

AT What would your 'bucket list' include? name 4 or 5 things you simply have to do before......!
CH
Get married. Write a novel. Learn to garden. Create a masterpiece. Read every book I own.

AT What's your signature dish in the kitchen, beans on toast or the Sunday Roast?
CH
Sunday roast. Jamie Olivers slow cooked, over night in fact, shoulder of pork, with vegetable mash, white beans and spring greens. This food is so delicious it s worthy of a round of applause, and you just do what J .O tells you….

AT ice cream or summer pudding?
CH
Summer pudding with blob of ice cold clotted cream.

ARTHOUSE2, HAVANT, HAMPSHIRE

I have a small exhibition coming up next year, febuary 2010 in Havant, Hampshire, at the new ART HOUSE2 GALLERY/SHOP

more info nearer the time

I already have some oil pastel drawings and my range of greetings cards for sale there now.

arthouse2, 8 east street, havant, hampshire

INTERVIEWS, GETTING TO KNOW YOU

I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE INTERESTING TO GET TO KNOW A FEW PEOPLE BY WAY OF A LIGHTHEARTED INTERVIEW, so here is the first

MARTIN SWATTON is an award winning designer.

"From the grand design to the smallest detail, I am committed to inspirational change. Providing three dimensional visuals, I believe I bring to my clients a unique design service, delivering a vision of a contemporary home, and helping them to bring it to reality. "

Martin has been featured on Channel 5's , 'I Own Britain's Best Home' 2008
Daily Telegraph/Homebuilding & Renovating Award Winner 2007
Sussex Heritage Trust Award Winner 2007


AT I love black and white movies. Do you have a favorite genre of film, maybe horror or Film Noir, comedy or documentary?

MS Whatever the genre includes film like Godfather, Goodfellows etc

AT What was the last thing you read?

MS How to get rich by Felix Dennis!

AT What’s your favorite comedy TV programme, present or past?

MS The Inbetweeners and Flight of the Conchords

AT Cosy night in or fav restaurant?

MS Restaurant

AT Although the news is generally all doom and gloom at the moment, what do you feel is man’s greatest accomplishment, so far?

MS Flying!

AT Bath or shower?

MS Shower

AT If you could only take one bottle of good wine on a desert island which would it be, red or white?

MS Red - you wouldn't need a fridge!

At Chocolate or cheese?

MS Cheese - still no fridge

AT What would say is your most annoying habit? and best attribute?

MS Just too damn nice

AT Beatles or Santana? or poss Elvis?

MS Santana

AT What would your 'bucket list' include? name 4 or 5 things you simply have to do before......!

MS Ride my unicycle, race a car in a proper race, fly a helicopter,

AT What's your signature dish in the kitchen, beans on toast or the Sunday Roast or?

MS Oven baked Camembert

AT Ice cream or packet of crisps?

MS Crisps

AT Spend or save?

MS doe-er.....

AT What is the best bit of advice anyone has given you?

MS If you can fly it, sail it or shag it - hire it!

thanks so much martin xx

martin is also my brother, his web site is www.martinswatton.com

SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL CHARITY

hi all. just a quick note to mention Southampton Hospital Charity, see details and contacts below:

who knows when you and yours may need help at any hospital please help if you can.




















Southampton Hospital Charity’s Red & White Appeal aims to raise £2.2 million to create the transplant treatment centre of choice for patients with leukaemia and other blood disorders from Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Wiltshire, Dorset, West Sussex and the Channel Islands.
For more information about the Red & White Appeal please call Southampton Hospital Charity on 023 8079 8881 or visit http://www.redandwhiteappeal.org/.

CHECK THIS OUT

YOU HAVE GOT TO TRY THESE .....

found these choc's through a friend of mine.... well she is now a very good friend, these fab tasting chocolates are packed full of anti-oxidants too....
good for energy boost... with out all the sugar... got to be good

www.HealthyBelgianChocolate.co.uk

ARTY HANDS

Had a couple of mates round to paint, the sunny weather and the wonderful heat of July kept us outside...

Now as you know I have a new toy and was fascinated by the way they each held the brush or pencil .....

so for your delight here are a couple of pic's.

GREETINGS CARDS IN ON-LINE SHOP

I NOW HAVE GREETINGS CARDS FOR SALE ON MY WEB SITE

all very exciting, a new adventure, have a look at my web site for full details and the images.

teenage cancer trust postcard auction

Hello all, have been away from the old blogger, have been really busy with 'stuff' one of the bits of stuff is:

I have been asked to do a small, post card size 'pic' for TEENAGE CANCER TRUST.



On Friday 8th August, a Postcard Auction is being held at Margate Harbour Arm Gallery in aid of Nicole’s Fund. Nicole’s Fund hopes to raise £50,000 to go towards building a Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at The Royal Marsden Hospital. Nicole is a really special young lady, who at the age of 11 was diagnosed with cancer. She has survived two relapses and a stroke that has left her wheelchair bound, blind and almost completely deaf. Nicole was treated at the Royal Marsden on many occasions and she would love to have benefited from treatment in a Teenage Cancer Trust unit.



I have asked several of our local artist to help too. Chris May has already done his and sent it to me.( see image) Other artists already on board include Tracey Emin, Timothy Spall
and Brenda Blethyn.









chris may, postcard for TCT

NEW TOY

I have been playing or should I say learning to master my new camera which I love but has just tooooo much to offer...

this one (above) was light reflected in a light.... so beautiful

this butterfly who ventured into the house, she did get out again with help

TATE MODERN SE1, this week.

Tate Modern this week we can see a massive show on Futurism, love it or hate it, it was one hell of a movement, started by Italian poet Filippo Tommaso Marinetti 1909.


The exhibition comes from the Pompidou Centre in Paris and brings together many of the works that appeared in the 1912 exhibitions seen in Paris, London, Berlin and Amsterdam.


Exhibition opens Friday this week and runs till Sept 20th 09

The 'Open Art Competition' for St Wilfrid's Hospice held at Pallant House Gallery.

"we are delighted to announce the total raised for St Wilfrid's Hospice is £6805.75, a big thank you to all involved in raising this amazing amount." plus in access of £700 went to 'Outside In' which was set up in 2006 to offer opportunity to artists who are marginalized either due to health, disability or whose work doesn't fit a prescribed art norm. It is housed Pallant House Gallery.

It is intended that this will become a yearly event, the partnership of St Wilfrid's Hospice and Pallant House Gallery, two Chichester based charities, has proven to be a huge success, we are sorting out next years dates with the gallery.

It has been such a warm and wonderful event to run, everyone has been so supportive.
Thanks to the Chichester Observer for its tireless support too.

MOVING ON

NEW IMAGES

I will be posting some of my new photo images on my web very soon.
..... this is a sample


The exhibition for st wilfrid's hospice at pallant hse came down yesterday, and we were delighted to have sold 13 out of the 40 pieces there, will keep you posted on how much we raise!

But my paints are calling me, I am longing to get back into my studio.

I have been asked to supply some of my photo images to use as greeting cards, very exciting.

I will have them to sell on my web site too. (samples below)

BUSY WEEKS

It has been a couple of very busy weeks, the St Wilfrid's Hospice Open Art Comp exhibition at Pallant House has been well received, great feed back and lots of sales, it finishes on May 24th so if you haven't seen it do pop along.



I have also been on a cleaning frenzy... my studio has been such a mess, I am not precious about it being the cleanest place on earth but it really had got very bad, half the problem is my lovely dog Lola, she likes to sit at my feet or under them, I have had many near falls! but her passion is to chew all her fav toys so the floor gets littered with lumps of bright red, turquoise or yellow rubber or worse, her long black hair mixed in with fluffy remnants of fabric, once loved toys, I do admit to getting the hoover out.


I also spent many happy hours sorting through my art books, I got completely fired up with inspiration.





And I had my camera out and about this week.

ST WILFRIDS HOSPICE OPEN ART COMPETITION

The exhibition at Pallant House Studio Gallery had its private view last night and was a great success, as was the press launch on wednesday afternoon. there were lots of sales at the pv, it was a great atmosphere, very buzzy.

Stefan van Raay, director of Pallant House gallery was one of the judges, he was there last night and spoke about the high standard of the work right across the board.

The winners were amongst the guest last night.

here is Vincent Gray who had a 'specially highly commended'

'Treaty' plaster for bronze.

and on a personal note the restaurant at Pallant Hse, Field and Fork were responsible for the MOST delish canapes... Sam and his staff were fantastic....so a Big Thank you to them... its the place to go.....

The exhibition runs till May 24th do try to get there.

EXHIBITION KITTY SHEPHERD IN SUSSEX

I am a big fan of ceramics, and some of the best I have seen, and I lust after, is the work of Kitty Shepherd.

You can see her work, along side the paintings of Barbara Macfarlane, at the Zimmer Stewart Gallery in Arundel 2 -30th May 09

Kitty's new series of flatware bowls and platters take their inspiration from the fish in the frozen seas around Iceland and how they might look in the light through water

http://www.studioslipware.com/
Blog : http://kittyshepherd.blogspot.com/

ART2GETHER WORKSHOPS

A friend of a friend is starting up courses











Professional teacher Linda Ebbett of Art2gether believes in demystifying art.


Her professional art and craft classes offer opportunities for parents and their children to get creative and have fun together.


Art2gether provide all the materials. They even supply juice and homemade cookies in the well-earned break.

Best of all everyone gets to take home their own piece of art work!
This August they are holding two summer workshops in Petersfield.
The first - called "MINI BEASTS" - on 4 August will focus on ladybirds, honeybees, butterflies... anything your imagination can dream up. The workshop is being held in the garden room and lovely gardens at Winton House, High Street, Petersfield.


The second summer art and craft event is being held on 20 August in the first floor studio room at Petersfield library in The Square.


Both events run from 10am - 12 noon. To book call irene on 02392 570003 or email cassi_well@msn.com. Prices are £15 per family (up to two adults and two children, 5 years and over).

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

what a difference a few days can make in the weather

isn't mother nature

clever

ZIMMER STEWART GALLERY

I have just been to the Zimmer Stewart Gallery in Arundel, Sx
and have seen some fantastic work by
Nicholas Wriglesworth,

I loved them. Fantastic colours, wonderful and bizarre subject matter and totally stunning. if you get the chance do pop into the gallery,

exhibition runs from April 4th - 25th

opening times 10am - 5pm, 29 Tarrant St Arundel, West Sz BN18 9DG

here is the science bit!!!... his CV

Nicholas Wriglesworth studied Fine Art at Slade School of Fine Art (MFA 2004) and University of Brighton (BA Hons 1998).

He has exhibited in UK including Flowers Central, Cork Street, London (Small is Beautiful 2004-2008), the Mall Galleries (The Discerning Eye 2004 & 2006), and also in USA including Silas Marder Gallery, Bridgehampton (The Big Show, 2008 & 2009) and New York Affordable Art Fair, 2007. Nicholas was chosen as a finalist in the Celeste Art Prize, London 2007 and has won several scholarships including Robert Ross Scholarship (2004), South Square Trust (2003), Apthorp Fund (2003), Painter Stainer Scholarship (2002) and Pocock Award (2002). His work is in public including Haringey Arts Council and University of Brighton and private collections in the UK, the Netherlands and USA.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

ITS OFFICIAL,


ITS THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING

I took this photo about an hour ago, the wild cowslips are looking a bit droopy in the sun but they are out, always a good sign of spring.






The vinca I took this morning with the dew still on it.

and this stunning fresh blossom with the sun on, summer is coming.

ST WILFRIDS HOSPICE OPEN ART COMPETITION

It is with great pleasure I can announce the winners and highly commended of the fund-raising 'open art competition' for St Wilfrid's Hospice, these artists will make up a fantastic exhibition at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, West Sussex,
April 29th - May 24th 09

In the Professional Category: 1st place Amy Douglas, 2nd place Chris May, 3rd place Richard Davidson, and a Very Highly Commended to Vincent Gray,

In the Amateur Category: 1st place Brian Clifford, 2nd place Deborah Gourlay, 3rd place John Everest, and a Very Highly Commended to Laura Manni,

Under 18's 1st place Charlie Finnamore, 2nd place William Cooke, and 3rd place Oliver Larsen.

PLUS THESE WHO WERE HIGHLY COMMENDED


Lucie Cookson, A Touch of Light
Rosie Musgrave, Ecco
Gilly Lovegrove, Figure 1
Jonathan Newdick, Salad Fields
Julian Bond, A Minute’s Peace
Tuëma Pattie, Towards Bermondsey
Natalie Miller, Purple Apart
Tessa Eley, Sunlight and Shade at West Dean
Sue England, Kick Your Shoes Off, Do Not Fear
Malcolm Williams, South Downs
Judith E. Martin, Landscape at Nutbourne
Charlotte Cooke, Chaos
Louise Knight Richardson, Racton
John Marston, Acrylic 5
Trevor Attwood, Head
Adrian Arnell, Ghost Tree
Fran Richardson, Mirror 1
Linda Foskett, Reflection
Jani Wright, Sacredness of Matter: on Blue Ground
Susan Cutts, Hour Glass
Keith Feltham, The Child Within
Jennifer Jarman, Picture Framing – A Practical Guide
Karen Moser, Travel Shoes
Viv Nicklin, Havana Walls Recycled
Robin Elliot, Fishing on the Beach
Kitty Shepherd, The Reflection
Colombina Betti Snow, Monferrato Vinyard
Shân Harries, Pazin Gorge
Sandra Izard, The Trundle

SUN, SEA AND SEAGULLS

FEEL A PAINTING COMING ON WITH THIS STUNNING SUNSHINE

the light is amazing, the surf shimmers with the sun ....

back to the studio.

The ART FUND and SIMON BRETT

do support this event it should be good fun.

Thursday 16 July 2009

The Art Fund Summer Garden Party
Simon Brett, highly successful detective writer (the Charles Paris, Mrs Pargeter and Fethering series) and playwright (The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, After Henry, I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue) will open The Art Fund Summer Garden Party in the outstanding gardens of Glynde Place.

Come and join us for afternoon tea while jazz musicians from the award-winning Guildhall School of Music will entertain us during the afternoon. The Food & Wine Court will feature local suppliers and producers. Guests will also be able to take a tour of the magnificent Jacobean House.

The ‘Bonhams Roadshow’ team of experts will be joined by celebrity ceramics expert, John Sandon. They will be delighted to give their valued opinion on your own antique items. (This will be on a first come basis, so please bear this in mind to avoid disappointment).

David Verey, Chairman of The Art Fund Board of Trustees will announce the winners of the Grand Draw, featuring many exclusive prizes, on the day. The Summer Garden Party opens at 2.30pm until 5.30pm.

The Art Fund is an independent charity committed to saving art for everyone to enjoy. They help museums and galleries to buy works of all kinds; paintings, jewellery, linens, books and much more. For more information on The Art Fund visit http://www.artfund.org/.

Tickets are £15 per person. Non-members welcome. To book please contact The Art Fund Regional Representative Jacintha Hutton. Telephone 01243 544195 or email jacintha@eastergatehouse.co.uk.

This event helps us to raise money for The Art Fund. We would like to thank Lord Hampden for the opportunity to hold the Summer Garden Party at Glynde Place.

WILD GEESE

outside studio window march 09

Next door to my studio is a field, in fact lots of fields, this week was feeding time for a huge flock of wild geese, the noise was unbelievable, they tracked up and down the rows of greenery all turning at the same time, it was amazing to watch.

this is as near as I could get to them.

ST WILFRIDS HOSPICE OPEN ART COMPETITION

The Open Art Competition deadline is at the end of this week. FEB 28th 09.

Here are some of the amazing submissions we have had already.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SUPPORTED US ALREADY

GOOD LUCK

Quotes I LOVE

A painting in a museum hears more ridiculous opinions than anything else in the world.

Edmond de Goncourt (1822 - 1896)

DEADLINE FEB 28TH 09 'open art competition'

deadline for 'open art competition' is the 28th feb 09

full details on www.stwh.co.uk www.pallant.org.uk

professional, amateur and under 18 categories.

judges;

jean jackson, wayne hemmingway

stefan van raay and jack vettriano.

VALENTINE

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Quotes I LOVE

morality, like art, means drawing a line someplace.

oscar wilde

ST WILFIRD'S OPEN ART COMPETITION

A REMINDER OF THIS NEW AND EXCITING
'OPEN ART COMPETITION'
IN AID OF ST WILFRID'S HOSPICE
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY

JUDGES:
JACK VETTRIANO
WAYNE HEMINGWAY
STEFAN VAN RAAY
AND JEAN JACKSON

PRIZE:
TO BE PART OF A MIXED EXHIBITION
AT PALLANT HOUSE STUDIO GALLERY

The judges will select a first, second and third place in each category
and up to 30 ‘highly commended’ pieces.
These works will make up an exhibition at the prestigious
Pallant House Studio Gallery

SEE FULL DETAILS ON WWW.STWH.CO.UK

A GOOD DAY IN THE STUDIO

Had a good day in the studio, after many months of work I have finished this piece.

It is based on a area near home.

From photo to painting

This is the kind of sky that inspires me. Nature is stunning.

I live quite near the sea in sussex and these sunsets are truly extraordinary
And later I can paint the image.

It may be that I will use this sky and another image of land or sea from a different photo.