Latest News and Progress

3 May 2021

South Hams Art Forum: news!

Like many others, Anne and I have found the past year somewhat challenging.

No art classes to attend. No exhibitions. No galleries to visit.

Not to mention the effect of ‘staying at home’ and worries as to how many more lockdowns might be needed.

But, it seems we are now returning to normal, and I’m returning to blogging at long last.

We must look on the bright side?

I’m delighted delighted that Anne and I have both had our two jabs. (We are still wearing our masks though.)
I’m delighted too that members of the South Hams Art Forum (SHAF) have spent the fallow months working on their amazing website.

Let’s celebrate!

SHAF website news

For a number of years, I’ve been a proud member of SHAF. Their website has recently been transformed and you can see works of mine and the many other talented artists there.

SHAF events at Harbour House

I’ve enjoyed taking part in the SHAF exhibitions at Harbour House in Kingsbridge in the past, and there are two events scheduled for Harbour House.

Both will provide opportunities for you to see the fantastic creations of a cross-section of SHAF artists.

SHAF Arts Trail: 16-31 October 2021

I’ve also enjoyed hosting the Arts Trail from my home, Beacon House, in Salcombe.

This year, things will be a bit different. Anne and I have decided we cannot host the Arts Trail (put that down to advanced years and recent health issues!) but we will be supporting SHAF artists all the same.

Watch this space!

However, we will continue to welcome visitors all year round. Contact me if you would like to arrange a time to view, by private appointment, at Beacon House Gallery, within my home in Salcombe. .

SHAF on social media

A new SHAF artist is featured each week on Instagram and Facebook.

Last week, it was Nick Cotter’s turn.

You can also follow SHAF on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/SouthHamsArtsForum and on Instagram @southhamsartsforum.

Join SHAF!

I can thoroughly recommend that all local artists join South Hams Art Forum (SHAF). Full details here.

15 June 2020

COVID update

Long time, no see!

I paused the blog before our 10-week trip to Australia and posted once on our return to announce the exhibition at Kingsbridge Library. Then came the lockdown.

Anne and I are in the elderly/vulnerable category and have been enjoying each other’s company to the exclusion of the rest of the world for 13 weeks now. And I have GOOD news and BAD. First …

The BAD news

Around us, everything has been cancelled:

The Salcombe Art Club main exhibition – I was due to have five paintings on display plus a one-man show … not going to happen
The SHAF Arts Trail – October time … not going to happen
The Kingsbridge exhibition – cut short and my paintings are still there ….

And, we are remaining in lockdown until at least the end of August so Beacon House Gallery is closed until further notice.

The GOOD news?

We can still supply you with fine art greetings cards, through the post. Some shops are now open so you can also buy them locally.

Burton Farm Shop, Malborough
Ashby’s, just outside Salcombe
Bonnington’s, Salcombe

Our giclée printer company started back today (Hooray!) so we can arrange to have rolled gliclée prints sent to you through the post.

We are not happy to sell original paintings unseen. If you have an urgent request, we may be able to arrange a private viewing at Beacon House. No promises!

STAY SAFE

2 March 2020

Kingsbridge Library Exhibition: March 2020

Kingsbridge Library, part of Devon Libraries, encourages artists to show their work and, in return, 20% of the sales goes to support Libraries United South West – a worthy cause which benefits all libraries in our area.

I have six original paintings on show at Kingsbridge Library for the month of March. A mix of watercolour, oil and acrylic, they are easily recognised views of places in the Kingsbridge area.

Starting top left and going clockwise, the paintings are:

124 South Pool Sunrise – oil – £300
147 Summer in Salcombe – oil – £400
126 Hope Cove – oil – £300
145 Schooner Sunset – acrylic – £550
045 Slapton Ley – watercolour – £100
142 Walking Back to Hope Cove – oil – £550

I have reduced the prices for this exhibition, to encourage sales, so we can support the library. Come along and see them for yourself.

More exhibitions/events this year

It’s going to be another busy year!

Saturday 4 April – Sunday 27 September
A selection of my original paintings in the Salcombe Art Club Summer Exhibition
Monday 3 August
Supporting Salcombe Town Regatta with an art stall in Whitestrand – cards and affordable art
Thursday 6 August
Stall at Hope Cove Lifeboat Fund-raising Day at Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove – cards and affordable art
Thursday 13 August
Pop-up stall at Salcombe Yacht Club in aid of SYC funds – cards and affordable art
Sunday 16 August – Saturday 29 August
One man exhibition of my original paintings in the Little Studio within the Loft Gallery, Salcombe
Saturday 12 September – 27 September
Devon Open Studios at Salcombe Art Club
Saturday 17 October – Sunday 25 October
SHAF Arts Trail in the Cove Room at the Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove
Exhibiting with Michael Hill and others – original paintings, gicleé prints, cards and affordable art

My work is also available to view, by private appointment, at Beacon House Gallery, within my home in Salcombe. Contact me if you would like to arrange a time.