Brownston Gallery: South West Academy Exhibition 16 March – 14 April 2018

I attended the private viewing of the South West Academy Exhibition at The Brownston Gallery on Thursday 15 March – some time ago now!

Despite the pouring rain, it was a packed out event, and I was delighted to see the work of two of my favourite painters on display: Greg Ramsden and Richard Thorn.

 

Greg Ramsden at the Brownston Gallery

Brownston GalleryIn 2017, Greg Ramsden was artist-in-residence at the Tonic Gallery (attached to the Salcombe Gin Company) in Island Street, Salcombe and I much enjoyed visiting that exhibition and admiring his work.

He has several on display at The Brownston Gallery and this ‘Yeomans Boatyard’ is an excellent example of his monochrome style.

You can see more of his work on Greg’s website. I was interested to read that he completes one painting before moving on to the next. Maybe I should try that!

 

Richard Thorn at the Brownston Gallery

Brownston GalleryI have an original Richard Thorn watercolour painting (called The Land Time Forgot) taking pride of place in my dining room.

There were several of his on show at the Brownston Gallery, including this one of Pendeen Lighthouse, featured in the brochure. You can see more on his website.

I just love his use of colour!

 

Where is the Brownston Gallery?

The Brownston Gallery is in the centre of Modbury.

36 Church Street · Modbury · Devon · PL21 0QR  Call 01548 831338 | art@thebrownstongallery.co.uk

Open: Mon-Sat:10am to 5pm Wed:10am to 1pm

Who else is featured in this exhibition?

As well as those by my favourite two artists, you can see works by David Norman, Joanna Vollers, Jenny Pymont, Allan Cotton, Karen McEndoo, Lar Cann, Paula Youens, Ken Cosgrove, Sally Lancaster, Tony Williams, Paul Creek and John Hurford.

You still have time to visit; the exhibition ends on Saturday, 14 April.

OPEN! Salcombe Art Club Summer Exhibition 2018

Last Thursday, I attended the Salcombe Art Club Summer Exhibition Preview evening, at which cheques were distributed to two local worthy causes.

Our chairlady, Naomi Ainsley, and our esteemed Mayor, Michael Fice, made the presentations.

There are lots more photos on the Salcombe Art club’s page on Facebook and I’m sure there will be a report in the local Gazette in due course.

Meanwhile …

 

My paintings on display in the Summer exhibition

OSummer exhibitionn display in the Loft Studio, there are now five of my paintings:

On the left, from top to bottom:

 

On the right, from top to bottom:

 

The tourists are now here for the Easter and we hope many of them will visit the Loft Gallery to see the wonderful display of work by local artists.

As members of the Salcombe Art Club, we are invited to display our creations. If sold, 15% of the price goes the to Salcombe Art club.

This ‘income’ pays for the running costs, but also funds our charitable gifts to local causes.

Which brings me back to the beginning of this post. This year’s beneficiaries were Erme Valley Riding for the Disabled and Kingsbridge Food Bank.

 

Dates for your diary during the Summer exhibition

I will be stewarding on the following dates.

  • Wednesday 16 May: 11am – 2pm
  • Wednesday 1 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Wednesday 8 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Sunday 12 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Saturday 18 August: 2pm – 5pm
  • Sunday 19 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Wednesday 26 September: 11am – 5pm

 

Pop in to meet me in the flesh!

Salcombe Art Exhibition 2018 starts Good Friday at 11am

Five of my newest crop of paintings are currently being hung for the Salcombe Art Club Summer Exhibition which opens to the public on Good Friday at 11am.

I kept back only one: 138 Merlins Crossing the Bar.

Contact me to arrange a private viewing if you’d like to see that one.

 

SALCOMBE ART CLUB SUMMER EXHIBITION
FRIDAY 30 MARCH – SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2018

Open 7 days a week from 11am until 5pm. Admission is free.

I will be stewarding on the following dates.

  • Wednesday 16 May: 11am – 2pm
  • Wednesday 1 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Wednesday 8 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Sunday 12 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Saturday 18 August: 2pm – 5pm
  • Sunday 19 August: 11am – 5pm
  • Wednesday 26 September: 11am – 5pm

 

Pop in to meet me in the flesh!

 

Affordable Art

All six news images are available as fine art greetings cards.

 

WHERE CAN YOU BUY My CARDS?

My main fine art greetings card stockist is Malborough Post Office where all 65 designs can be found.

But my cards are also on sale at the Salcombe Information Centre, Bonningtons the newsagents in Salcombe, The Gallery @ Avon Mill, The Gallery Project at Noss Mayo, Bloomers the florists in Kingsbridge – and direct from me.