» Listings for 2017

1. 2018 Calendars, Diary and RSPB Year Planner

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 1st Aug 2017

   I'm delighted this year to have teamed up with a publisher to bring you a beautiful choice of calendars, a diary and a RSPB Year Planner. Being an independent artist it can be expensive getting things printed in small print runs so this means they are available for everyone at much more affordable prices.

   

    

   I have a large wall calendar for those of you who want to make an impression!

   

   Or a slim appointment calendar for those smaller spaces.

   

   And of course a pocket diary so you never forget those appointments...I'm filling mine up already!

   

   And for those of you with busy family lives you can have a RSPB Family Planner which is packed with my paintings and comes with plenty of stick it notes and a pen to keep you super organised!

   Also if you want to buy either of the calendars or the year planner as gifts you can get a board envelope so they are easy to post to friends and family.

   All these items are printed on paper sources which are approved by the Forestry Stewardship Council. You really have no excuse not be organised for 2018 now!

2. 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!

3. 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!