Category: Open Studio

1. This is me...and Jack too! Come and meet us!

   Posted on 10:00am Sunday 21st May 2017

   It was recently pointed out to me that not many people know what I look like! This may not be a bad thing, I think, but apparently people like to see faces and know who they are talking to and I think I understand this. Either way shortly after this conversation I was offered the chance to have some photos taken courtesy of the wonderful Spring Fling PR team which consists of Matthew Shelly and Colin Hattersley. So despite being a bit camera shy I managed to look quite like...well...me...and here they are. 

   

   In the studio with Jack...there may be a biscuit being dangled just out of sight!

   

   Oh dear the biscuit has disappeared and now Jack looks slightly worried!

   

   In the garden...Jack is starting to get used to the idea now...no biscuit involved!

   

   Jack is having a break at this point!

   

   Jack is fed up at this point and obviously not too keen on this painting hence the tongue sticking out!

   Of course if you would like the chance to meet the real me in the flesh I'll be taking part in the Spring Fling open studio event next weekend 27th to the 29th May at Kirkbean village hall...hope to see lots of you there!

2. Spring Fling Open Studio 2017

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 2nd May 2017

   As usual this year I will taking part in our local Spring Fling Open Studio event from 27 - 29 May at Kirkbean Village Hall. I'll be there from 10.30 to 5.30am the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the bank holiday weekend.

   Everyone coming will have the chance to win an original Ailsa Black Scottish Artist framed mini painting.

   

   I love using the Village Hall it's a really bright and airy space. The local community run a brilliant cafe in the hall all weekend with home made soup and cake so you can have refreshments too.

   

   It's a great opportunity for you to come and meet me. I really look forward to chatting to everyone and updating them on my work. Some people come back year after year to see what is new. People also get the chance to meet Alan my partner who features in quite a few of my paintings and of course our dog Jack who is happy to meet and greet as requested.  

   One of the things people enjoy the most is seeing my new paintings and there is always a large display of new work with paintings available in lots of sizes from the tiny to the large with prices to suit all pockets. I will also have a large selection of prints and cards available.

   

   I will set up a work in progress corner too so you can see sketchbooks and how my ideas come together.

   

   I also have a childrens corner and there will be free colouring in sheets with all paper and pencils provided.  Kids can take home their own hand drawn greetings card too, all for free!

   I'll look forward to seeing some of you there!

3. Open Studio 2016

   Posted on 10:47am Thursday 12th May 2016

   As usual this year I will taking part in our local Spring Fling Open Studio event from 28 - 30 May at Kirkbean Village Hall. I'll be there from 10.30 to 5.30am each day. 

   I use the Village Hall because my those who have visited my studio will know it is...well...small and up two steep flights of stairs.  I have huge windows to the front and back over looking the sea at the front and the hills and fields at the back.  Unfortunately though it just wouldn't be practical getting everyone up here!

   

   However, I love using the Village Hall and I'm so lucky that the local community are very supportive and run a brilliant cafe in the hall all weekend.  So for very resonable prices people can have hot soup, sandwhiches and the most amazing selection of home made cake. Oh...and of course look at my paintings too!

   It's a great opportunity for me to get to meet people and talk to them about what I do.  Some people come back year after year to see what is new and others are on holiday and passing by.  I've had visitors from Devon and Denmark who have come over especially. People also get the chance to meet Alan my partner who features in quite a few of my paintings and of course our dog Jack who is happy to meet and greet as requested.  But don't worry if you are nervous about dogs Jack can keep a low profile too.

   

   One of the things people enjoy the most of course is seeing what new paintings I have and there is always a large display of new work with paintings available in lots of sizes from the tiny to the large. Of course I will have a large selection of new prints which are now available in 3 sizes and can come mounted or framed.

   

   This year my work in progress corner is going to show sketches and the beginnings of art work for a book cover I have been commissioned to do.  It's due for completion at the beginning of June so it should be on it's way by the end of May.

   I'm also having my regular childrens corner and this time there will be free colouring in sheets with all paper and pencils provided.  Kids can take home their own hand drawn greetings card too, all for free.

   

   Oh and this year again I'll be having a free prize draw to win your own mini painting...all you need to do is jot down your contact details.

   Well having said all that I had better go and get organised! Hope to see you there!