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Pastel Summer School
You can still sign-up for week 2
14th to 16th July 2025
How do you fancy 3 days just for you, just painting?
Do you love painting, but would really like to be much more confident about your use of colour?
If you enjoy how I use my pastels in my joyful landscapes, how about an opportunity for me to show you all my methods and techniques? A 3 day masterclass!
That's exactly what my Pastel Summer School offers you and I have a few places left on week 2! So why not give yourself a treat and book now on 07731 476760?
Whether you are an experienced artist, or an absolute beginner, this is a wonderful opportunity to become confident with pastels.
Whatever your background, you will find my pastel tuition very different. It is very thorough and we will look at all options, so it will be an intense couple of weeks, but a lot of fun.
Please see my Summer School page for details on all the different topics, dates and costs.
Workshops August to October
Lots of topics to choose
I have now planned my latest series of workshops for August to October.
I will be running my Pastel Techniques course in September, which is equally suitable as a refresher for an artist who hasn't touched their pastels for a long time or has always wanted to have a go at painting with pastels, as it is for an absolute beginner.
I have several En Plein Air Landscape sessions planned throughout August and a 6 week Landscape Project course for September to October.
Then to complete the series (for now), there is my Colour Theory course for absolute beginners to experienced artists, running from September to October. A great opportunity to gain, or renew your knowledge, experience and confidence in using colour and knowing its construction.
You will find details of the topics, dates and costs, as I add them on my Workshops page. If you want to know more before then, or to book please call me on 07731 476760.
Competing Artist
At Landscape Artist of the Year 2026
Mid-June saw me in the Lake District taking part in Heat 4 of Series 11 of Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year in Keswick.
It was a long hot day, but I had the best time and one which I shall never forget. The judges were all really kind and so supportive, as were the amazing crew, who made us all feel so nurtured in the process.
I absolutely loved the experience of taking part and I really enjoyed painting all day en plein air in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District.
Such an experience to paint with people of all abilities, some professionals, some amateurs and some art students and to spend the whole day with the film crew and judges mingling with all the artists, filming and discussing.
I got so much from the day in terms of enjoyment and a great confidence boost, which I hope will encourage more of you artists out there to go for it!
The series is due to air in early 2026 on Sky Arts, but more than that I cannot reveal. Not even the painting! But watch this space and I will add more details when I can.
In the meantime have a read about what's been going on by clicking the link below:
Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year 2026.
Marlborough Open Studios
Studio 2 next open Saturday 12th July 11am to 5pm!
I am an exhibiting member of Marlborough Open Studios, which this year takes place from 5th to 27th July 2025.
Each year numerous artists within a 20 mile radius of Marlborough open their studios for visitors over four weekends in July.
This year I will be exhibiting my work at my Poppins Studio at home in Netherstreet Bromham Wiltshire.
For more information please see the Events page.
MOS 30th Anniversary Preview Exhibition
Saturday 7th June to Friday 18th July
The Little Gallery Marlborough
If you just can't wait till July, the Little Gallery at 1 The Parade Marlborough is presenting a spectacular preview exhibition.
My painting Quaker's Walk Devizes will be on display and if you want to see what else is there, please visit The Little Gallery's website.
Re-rolling Soft Pastels
I love the fact that there is no wastage with soft pastels, once too small to hold they can be ground down and re-used.
Have a look at my Unison Colour Soft Pastels page to see how you can make the most of your favourite pastels.
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