Tomorrow's Class

Im really looking forward to tomorows class.
I love working with acrylic paint and the subject in this class is completed entirely with acrylic paint.
There are several differnt sorts of acrylic paint used for this subject and its going to be great fun watching this painting develop tomorrow.
Ive got people coming from a long way away off tomorrow, Ive spoken to all of them and told them not to worry about being late for class--We understand that when travelling a distance its not always possible to get here exactly on time.
My classes are always easy on and laid back as well as being very imformative.
I dont want anyone getting speeding tickets!As long as I know you are coming the class will wait for your arrival!

Switzerland and beyond

Well ''Cornfield Poppies'' is on its way to Switzerland now and should be with its new owner in around 4 days.
''Desire'' is going to have a lovely home with Nigel and ''Midnight Daisies'' is possibly heading for Malta.
Things have been very busy of late with paintings going all over the world.!!

Keith Norris-Atelier Acrylic Seminar

Well Keith Norris who came over from Australia with his delightful wife and daughter to spread the word about this fantastic new acrylic paint certainly won over the audience.He has helped to develop this new paint-he has a chemist background and also an artist one, so knows what we as artists all need from a paint.
He had us all in stitches with his antedotes about art and the people in the art world, at the same time as explaining how this brilliant new paint works.

The Atelier Interactive Acrylic paint is a new concept in the art world.
There had been nothing new in the art world for donkeys years until this breakthrough,

You can re activate this paint simply by spraying with water-something that wasnt possible before.
It has the same properties as oil paint, it remains workable for a long time enabling the artist to work wet on wet.
There are several mediums available to use with this brilliant new paint, something to help every kind of artist.
I will be able to supply the paint and mediums very shortly at a very good price.
I am waiting for the price list and colour charts from the company.
If you want to know more about the paint please take a look at www.CHROMAONLINE.COM
I have bought lots of new canvas and I cant wait to get started with this new paint.

Seminar at The Shillingford Hotel,Wallingford.

The whole point in our trip away was to attend the new acrylic paint seminar which was held at the Shillinford Hotel, near Wallinsford. We had decided to make it a 3 day trip as it is our wedding anniversary next month and things are so busy next month we wont have chance to get away.
So we decided to combine the 2 things and make it a romantic break along with the seminar!
As you can see,The Shillingford Hotel is set in the most beautiful setting.I have taken lots of photographs to remind us of our time there.

A Busy Week!

We had a lovely drive down to Wallinsford in Oxfordshire On Tuesday morning.We stayed at the 16th century Fleur de Lys Inn in nearby Dorchester On Thames.We had a great time there--the food was second to none -as you can see the lamb shank and the duck breast are to die for!
Ive been and bought some duck breasts for tomorrow nights dinner-just got to try and re-create it again. It had black pudding and bubble and squeak, all with a beautiful plum sauce.Will let you know how that goes!
It was lovely to relax on the day before the seminar, which was the reason of being there in the first place.
Our room (the Abbots Room)had a beautiful bathroom, with a great big bath and power shower, all very tastfully decorated and with all soft white towels.The king size bed was very comfortable and the white bed linen set it off a treat.

Inspiration!!!

I am always out and about with my camera looking for something interesting to paint, the bottom 3 images I took earlier this week from Whitcliffe common, overlooking Ludlow.
Its pretty sensational.The big majestic Ludlow Castle dominates the view , but then turn slightly to your right and St Laurences Church comes into the picture with Clee Hill behind.
Now all I need is the time to paint all this beautiful scenes!

Bird Table

Here are some of our regular visitors to our bird table.
The bull finch and his wife arent showing up very well in this pic,we counted 16 siskins on the table and feeder at one time, but wasnt quick enough with the camera to catch them all.
We love watching them from the house, the bull finches are quick to chase off anything else that comes near until they have had their fill!!

Sunset

As I was helping Bill dish out the roast lamb dinner at around 5pm this evening, I glanced through the kitchen window and saw this beautiful sunset. I couldnt resist grabbing the camera and taking some shots-its amazing how quickly it changes colour, some more inspiration for some paintings when I get time to paint them!
We are popping over to Stafford tomorrow to pick up my friend who is pet/house sitting while we are away this week.
We are off to Oxfordshire to attend a new acrylic paint seminar.
As it is our wedding anniversary shortly we have decided to combine the two things and we are booked into a lovely 16th century Inn for 2 nights. Must say Im really looking forward to spending some quality time with my long suffering hubby Bill!!!
The place we are staying has had some fantastic reviews on both the accomadation and the food-so a real treat in store for us!
Sparky and Paddy are both looking forward to being spoiled rotten while we are away--I swear they both put on weight whenever we go away and leave them!!!

Oliver's Birthday Party

We had a lovely time today at Olivers birthday party.
We met Oliver a while ago at one of the craft fairs here in Ludlow. He came along to the first oil painting class of the year and is booked in to do the "African Dream" one on March 8th.
All six of the children had great fun using the encaustic irons,wax, and special tools. Their imagination ran riot with all sorts of wonderful things being spotted in the finished pictures.We had polar bears, foxes,dogs, people, fishes--you name it we had it!!
Everyone really enjoyed themselves, and apart from Oliver who had one go at it previously at the craft fair-no one had come accross this unusual way of creating art before!
Oliver was very pleased with his birthday present of a frame big enough to put his big picture into that he created today!

Tranquil Moods

Tranquil Moods was picked up today by its new owner.
Jan fell in love with it as soon as she saw it a short while ago when she came here for a one to one!
So its now hanging in Jans 'snug' Im going to call by and get some pics in situ soon, so get the kettle on Jan!!!

Lots to Catch Up on!

We went out for a meal on Wednesday night,as you can see the surroundings were lovely, very olde worlde!
The Bull ring Tavern has a regular steak night on a Wednesday, its great value for money, you get a big steak ,onion rings,mushrooms ,salad and chips or jacket potato--all for just £6.95
We were also there last week for St Valentines Day.Again a beautiful meal-it comes highly reccommended by us!
As you can see -my valentines roses are still going strong,more than a week later.I bought some more the day after valentines day from Tesco, to go with the ones recived off Bill.They will all be turned into pot pourri shortly so I have a lasting reminder of this years valentines day!

Tranquility Falls

Tranquility Falls is my latest oil and acrylic painting.Its based on scenery around Devils Bridge.
Painted onto a box canvas measuring 40cm x 50 cm it will be dry enough to post after March 10th.Its a beautiful tranquil scene with the suns rays starting to burst through the trees early in the morning!
The cost is £120 including P+P in uk.

Latest Paintings

I have been busy over the past 2 days painting some new pictures.
On the left is African Acacia whic is in acrylic and measures 30cm x 70 cm. The sides are staple free and it does not require framing

The painting on the top right is called Winter Frost and again is painted in acrylic on to box canvas .
The size is 50cm x 40 cm.I have used a special shimmering paint on the water and some beautiful holographic paint over the trees. It twinkles in the light.


The painting on the bottom left is called African Dreams
Painted in acylic onto box canvas the sides are painted and it dosent need framing.
Bright and vibrant for todays contemporary home.
Size is 50 cm x 40 cm

Please note all my work is sent by SPecial Delivery-insured, trackable and next day delivery. The cost of p+p in UK is included in the price of the painting.
If you are outside the Uk please get in touch via the website.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk

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class of April 26th --Encaustic class

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I am holding an encaustic wax class on Saturday April 26th.
You will be able to 'paint' using a special electric iron and special waxes- 2o postcard sized pics and 2 A4 size paintings with full instruction.
Its a fasinating way of producing art-its quite unpredictable to a certain extent--loading the special iron with wax and using it as you would a paint brush can produce some surprising results. The wax dries instantly amd its then polishe dwith some tissue.
Its going to be the most fun you will ever have ironing and polishing you will ever have!
You will see faces and animal's appear as if by magic in the melted wax, if you dont like what you see, its simple -just apply the iron to it and it changes in a flash!

Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.

The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and beautiful painting's to take home as well!
Take a look at the guest book to see what some of the students have said about the classes as well!
I also supply everything needed for this wonderful ,addictive way of creative art.

class of May 3rd --Emerald Woods

This painting has just 2 places left-its a very popular one and quite easy to do.A lot of scope for individual personalities to shine through!

Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.

The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and a beautiful painting to take home as well!
Take a look at the guest book to see what some of the students have said about the classes as well!

I have kept my prices the same for the past 4 years--£35 which includes all materials used in class. We paint on a high quality box canvas which does not need framing-although if you wish to do so we supply a lovely frame to match your painting for just £12. Great Value!

class of may 10th--"Mellow Moods"

Mellow Moods is painted using acrylic and oil paint. Its an interesting one to paint and is suitable for all abilities including first timers!

Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.

The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and a beautiful painting to take home as well!
Take a look at the guest book to see what some of the students have said about the classes as well!

I have kept my prices the same for the past 4 years--£35 which includes all materials used in class. We paint on a high quality box canvas which does not need framing-although if you wish to do so we supply a lovely frame to match your painting for just £12. Great Value!

class of may 17th--Birch Tree Walk

This painting of birch trees has been the most popular painting this year.
Its painted using acrylic paint and then we add detail with melted wax. The results have been brilliant as you will see if you scroll down a bit further!
It is suitable for all abilities from first timers to experienced artists.Every painting is completly unique to the artist, and it is a great painting top start with to gain confidence.
Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.

The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and a beautiful painting to take home as well!
Take a look at the guest book to see what some of the students have said about the classes as well!

I have kept my prices the same for the past 4 years--£35 which includes all materials used in class. We paint on a high quality box canvas which does not need framing-although if you wish to do so we supply a lovely frame to match your painting for just £12. Great Value!

class for May 24th---Peach Delight

Peach Delight is a very popular subject of a seascape.Suitable for all abilities-there will be a choice of a few colour ways of doing this on the day.
Maybe a soft turquoise or shades of brown maybe-the choice will be yours--there will be some examples of the different paintings on the day.
Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.

The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and a beautiful painting to take home as well!
Take a look at the guest book to see what some of the students have said about the classes as well!

I have kept my prices the same for the past 4 years--£35 which includes all materials used in class. We paint on a high quality box canvas which does not need framing-although if you wish to do so we supply a lovely frame to match your painting for just £12. Great Value!

class for May 31st--Spirit Of The Falls

A very mystical painting--"Spirit of the Falls" is painted onto a black background which makes it a great painting for first timers and more experienced artists.
The waterfall paintings have been some of the most popular ones to date.
Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.
The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and a beautiful painting to take home as well!
Take a look at my Guest book on the website to see what the students have to say about the classes!
I have kept my prices the same for the past 4 years--£35 which includes all materials used in class. We paint on a high quality box canvas which does not need framing-although if you wish to do so we supply a lovely frame to match your painting for just £12. Great Value!

class for June 7th----End Of The Day

''End Of The Day'' is created using acrylic and oil paint.
It is a new subject for classes and is suitable for everyone from first timers to more experienced artists.
It has a lovely feel to it with the light shining through the tree's.
Please get in touch via the website if you would like to join the class.
www.paintingmyway.co.uk
Check out my 'snaps' pages on my site to see all my happy students with their paintings---you will see that many of my students come back time after time--my classes get booked up very quickly and I have a waiting list for some subjects.

The classes are very friendly,laid back and informative at the same time- great fun and a beautiful painting to take home as well!
Take a look at the guest book to see what some of the students have said about the classes as well!

I have kept my prices the same for the past 4 years--£35 which includes all materials used in class. We paint on a high quality box canvas which does not need framing-although if you wish to do so we supply a lovely frame to match your painting for just £12. Great Value!

Carole's Paintings

Carole has been painting by herself at home and bought along the 3 paintings shown above to show everyone in the class.She has made a beautiful job of them and Bill framed the one seaside scene for her in a matching frame.It set it off beautifully.
It has taken Carole a little while to get enough self confidence to have go at home, but she said coming to the advanced class helped her a lot.
I have only one place left now in the advanced class on April 12th and no other spaces in other classes other than the Winter Wonderland one on Easter Saturday March 22nd.

Class of Feb 16th

We had a lovely time yesterday in the Oriental Dawn class.We welcomed Mary who would rather be known as 'Pozzy'-her nickname.Her grandson had paid for her to come to the class as a Christmas pressent. Unfortunatly she had terrible trouble with her arms being very painful, and she had a real job with some of the brush moves.I really hope she feel's better soon.However she still managed a lovely painting first time!
Michelle who joined us for the first time really enjoyed herself again--she put in the comments book ''I love it''I love it'' ''I love it''so I think she loves it!

Jack, Yvonne, Carole and Jan who are all quite experienced artists now all produced lovely work too, its interesting to see how they are all developing their own ways of doing things.
Carole bought along her own canvas, slightly smaller than the one we use in class-she has been doing some painting at home and found that she prefers the smaller canvas.

It's All Go !!!

Im really looking forward to tomorrows class, unfortunatly Hayley cant make it, so we are down to 6 students,4 of them have been several times before, one has been once before-- last week and one has never painted. Her grandson popped into a class a few weeks ago and booked her in.
Its a beautiful atmospheric painting and uses a lot of different techniques.

Valentines Flowers

When we went to Tesco today, we found the Valentines flowers all reduced! So couldnt resist buying another 2 dozen red roses to go with the ones off Bill yesterday!

St Valentines Day

Well we have had a lovely day-- Bill had some fun trying out the new camera and printer--an amazing bargain off hot deals!! Just £55 for the 2!!! Its over £300 on Amazon.
Just the job to print off pics of the students on the day of the class if they want one!!
I had some beautiful red roses and a romantic CD for St Valentines Day. We went out for a lovely romantic 3 course meal tonight at the Bull Ring Tavern. Couldnt fault it--we have been there every week for their steak night special-so knew it would be good!!!
I bought my cheese home in a doggy bag as I couldnt manage to eat it all--very generous portions--it comes very highly recommended by us!
Back on the diet tomorrow!!!!!!

Mandy's Summer Day

Today Mandy came to do her one to one. She had chosen to do "Summer Day".
This painting is one of the most popular ones that I do.
We had a real laugh while painting.We had time to chat about loads of things-I gave her loads of websites to look at-some to get art materials and some for more general things.All in all a great day!
She has booked up another 7 classes for the near future, so that means that I only have space now in the "Winter Wonderland" Painting which is Saturday March 22nd --which is Easter weekend.
I will work on new class subjects and dates tomorrow and publish them on here and my website asap as I know there are many of you waiting to see what is planned!!!