Kent Painters Group - Sevenoaks

The Kent Painters Group 

The Annual Exhibition will be at Sevenoaks School opening on Friday evening of the 30th October and running for the full weekend. A huge variety of works will be hanging and the commission on sales is in aid of four local charities. Lots of hard work by the organising team.

It is a privilege to show again with the group as I have done for twenty years. 

This will be one of my paintings showing. It's called 'Early Summer' and I worked it this year when Mattie had seven lovely puppies.  When I had a moment not feeding her, or them, or clearing up or trying to find them in the garden... I painted.

Open Studio Time - again...

So it is time to clear spaces and hang some images for people to enjoy...

I will be working in the studio for the duration and hope visitors may get an insight into some of the processes involved and join in with some drawing or painting if they wish.

These are some snapshots of images that may be on show.

RSW - Two works Accepted.

A great reason for trip to Edinburgh. 
Catherine and Jenny Ross - clever young talented artists arranged to drive works down for submission, which is always the most important, but hardest hurdle.  To make that effort with the possibility of rejection. Donnie (uncle Donnie to aforementioned girls) also sent work down and has also been successful. It was at this show lat year that he sold a small work for £2000 - what a boost.

So we will go to the opening and have the pleasure of prides warm glow.

Painting Holiday at L'Age Baston

Good timing for a new booking - just when the daylight is near its dimmest and the grey clouds so sodden that they drip with rain. An invitation to tutor in France near Limogue in the hight of summer.  

I have a good feeling about this trip, with such lovely surroundings and an impressive organisation, it should be good for tutor and participants to get on and do lots of lovely painting.

The link will be going onto the website soon, but until then....

Www.Lagebaston.com

Hedgerow Art And Alchemy - A Celebration of Spring

Judy and I are doing a different twist on the theme. So do come along. I guarantee it will be lovely!

Hedgerow Art and Alchemy

One Day Courses

Artist Susie Hunt and Herbalist Judy Patterson

Friday 2^nd or Saturday 3^rd May 2014

9.45am – 4.00pm at Mill Farm Studio, Kemnay, Aberdeenshire

£50 per one day course – bookings 01467 643569/624572

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Creating an Impression – Hedgerows in Spring

Creating an impression of the Spring Hedgerow through simple printing techniques, painting and herbal alchemy. Both days are suitable for beginners and beyond.  Art materials and vegetarian lunch provided.

·         Guided Herbal Walk with herbalist and artist

·         Collect plant materials and inspiration

·         A rare opportunity to stop and stare

·         Sketching, printing and painting of wild plants in art studio

·         Experience herbal plants – teas, tinctures, tasting and intuition

·         Creating your own cards as gifts

Time swift and rushing past.

No time to write really - not enough time to paint. I would like to do that all the time, but other things call on my time. Time to mow grass for the first time this year. Time to gather all the winter debris and make a new fire (so I don't risk roasting the blackbird and other fellows who are using my big pyre to shelter and nest in.) Time for a cup or coffee and reflect on other things I should be doing with my time.

Time to go back into the studio and continue painting. With time to spare to take the dogs for a walk before it is time to go to Kemnay to help with the film night.

All in all its a fine time, as long as I don't get worried by the speed time is passing.

New Work for New Year.