Norwich 20 at 80

The Norwich 20 Group is celebrating its 80th birthday this year and all members have been invited to submit six pieces for its Anniversary Exhibition at The Undercroft in Norwich in May. Being asked to choose just six pieces, representing my creative output over the years, has been rather difficult; a bit, I’d imagine, like… Continue reading Norwich 20 at 80

Choices, choices…

I’ve been spending a lot of time this month trying to decide which paintings I will be showing at the Norwich 20 Exhibition in the Undercroft Gallery and for Norwich Open Studios. It is rather like choosing your favourite child which, as we all know, is impossible! It is not just about an artist’s personal… Continue reading Choices, choices…

The colour of moods

I’ve been a member of the Norwich 20 Group for more years than I can remember and continue to go to their evening life-drawing workshops to hone my skills and find new ways of working. The workshops, which are run by Linda and Mike Chapman from the 20 Group, are attended by a mixture of… Continue reading The colour of moods

The magnificent human body

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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