December is always a popular month for exhibitions as people often like to buy art as unique and special Christmas presents for loved ones or as a treat for themselves! If this sounds like you, then there is still time to see (buy!) my work at both the Brick Lane Gallery in London, where I… Continue reading Art for Christmas
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A new creative space
My creativity has been given a big boost this summer as I have a new workshop in my garden; a small but beautiful, airy and light space where I can immerse myself in my work, surrounded by the sights, smells and sounds of my city garden. As I write this, I can hear pigeons, seagulls,… Continue reading A new creative space
Horses and humans
I have just come back from a day of drawing horses in the grounds of the Munnings Museum in Dedham. Munnings was President of the Royal Academy from 1944-1949 but his views on modern art, particularly Picasso, has made him a controversial figure to many artists including, admittedly, me for a period. But I have… Continue reading Horses and humans
The magnificent human body
I always adore drawing the human body although my earliest foray into this subject matter at the Norwich School of Art in the 1960s wasn’t the most auspicious! Life drawing was compulsory for all art students and the Principal of the Art School at the time Noel Spencer held my drawing up as an example… Continue reading The magnificent human body
Energy and creativity
It has been an incredibly productive period for me recently, causing me to reflect on the symbiotic relationship between an artist and energy. Am I more productive because I am observing and inspired by energy and movement? Or is it an increase in my own energy levels that enable me to see and appreciate my… Continue reading Energy and creativity
New card range soon available
This week I’ve been choosing artwork to make into a new range of A6 greeting cards. I’ve almost completely run out of my existing stock so wanted to replenish my supplies with some old favourites – including brussels sprouts and onions, which always prove popular – together with some new designs. I have chosen 12… Continue reading New card range soon available
Memory and flamboyance
This painting is done from a childhood memory. Every summer we went back to my Grandma Bowen’s home in Swansea and we would often go on the tram to the Mumbles lighthouse. I am very proud of my Welsh heritage; its dramatic landscapes and stormy seas continue to inspire me. I used acrylics for this… Continue reading Memory and flamboyance
World Cup sketches
You may be surprised to see these sketches as I probably come across as unlikely football fan! But I have enjoyed watching the Qatar World Cup on the television and wanted to capture the players’ movement and energy. This first is A5 size and features, Japan v Croatia. It is done with a child’s hard… Continue reading World Cup sketches
Autumn highs and lows
The past few weeks have had their highs and lows. The low was caused by another bout of Covid, which has kept me house-bound and rather under the weather, although I have kept up with my drawing and painting, including finishing this vibrant oil. My dear cats, which have been my constant companions throughout have… Continue reading Autumn highs and lows
Open Studios 2022
A Taste of Open Studios 2022
Diana Lamb 