Art on a Postcard International Women’s Day Auction - Curated by Sandra De Giorgi

About  

Art has always played an important role though out my life; from studying History of Art and a Fine Art painting degree, to working in galleries and teaching art in primary schools and running workshops. I had a stint as a mural painter and continue to paint landscape commissions. Whether painting outside in nature or in my studio I allow exploration and intuition to guide me. Ultimately I strive to create uplifting paintings that evoke a sense of optimism and calm. The healing effect of open spaces and connection to nature has drawn me back to live and work in Wiltshire, where I grew up. Using primarily oil paint I aim to capture the playful effects of sunlight and how it affects colour, texture and atmosphere with a scene. I like to think we can all have a go and let ourselves be free and spontaneous when we allow ourselves to do so, something that comes so naturally to children but seems often to leave us as we get older. 

Education 

2018 The New Art School, Vence, Nice  

2007 The Lavender Hill Studios Fine Art School, London Landscape Painting Course  

1997 - 1999 BA HONS Fine Art Painting Northumbria University, Newcastle  

1996 - 1997 Art Foundation Course, Bath College of Higher Education 

Select Exhibitions/Awards 

2022 'ROOTS' Duo exhibition Gallery 475 Fulham Road, London  

2019 Carte Postale, Salisbury Museum, Wiltshire  

2019 Urchfont Summer Show, Wiltshire  

2018 The Angelman Exhibition, The Portland Gallery, London  

2010 Art For Youth, Mall Galleries, London  

2008 Chelsea Arts Society Annual Exhibition, London  

2007 SMASH, Cork Street, London  

2001 Framsden Hall Barn Summer Exhibition, Suffolk  

Gallery Representation 

White Chalk Gallery, Devizes, Wiltshire 

Statement about AOAP Submitted Artworks 

Inspired by the intense heatwaves from last summer my small oil sketches play on the contrasts created between the cool shadows and warm, pastel, patches of light. Originally painted in situ, the extreme heat was challenging to paint in, though the colours in the landscape were so intoxicating I had to get them onto canvas! 

You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists, and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do. Anyone found doing so will be subject to legal action.