London Exhibition for Peter Wileman

ROI President Peter Wileman is having an exhibition of his recent work at London's  W. H Patterson Gallery. It's just opened and runs until July 6. Here are just a sample  of Peter's work in the exhibition. Why not go along and see them in the flesh!

New Portrait Painting Production

Andrew James self portrait

I am very excited to be filming our latest  production next week with the hugely talented portrait painter Andrew James RP. Andy is Vice President of the Prestigious Royal Society of Portrait Painters and I just love his work. It is in the best traditions of classical portrait painting but with a fresh modern twist. It will be called Expressive Portraits in Oil and is all about capturing the essential character of someone - not just a physical likeness. There will be four portrait demonstration on the DVD including one in which he will show you just what can be achieved in under an hour!

Check out Andy's work on his excellent brand new web site.  The DVD should be released in early September. Andrew James Website

Some of you may remember him from an episode of the excellent TV series Rolf's Star Portraits in which Andy painted antiques expert David  Dickinson. David thought the portrait so special it moved  him to tears. Needless to say it was Andy's that David asked to keep and take home with him.

Below are some other examples of Andy's work.

New Exhibition of Latest Work By Ann Blockley SWA

Ann Blockley SWA
Contemporary Watercolour Exhibition

 
16th - 23rd June 2012    (CLOSED Sunday 17th June)    10am to 5pm
The Tithe Barn, Bourton House Gardens Bourton on the hill, Gloucestershire GL56 9AE
This exhibition of contemporary watercolours will display over a hundred new paintings by Ann Blockley.  Ann is known internationally for her unique and vibrant style, which is unlike the traditional image of watercolour, often combining mixed media and collage with loose impressionistic interpretations. The exhibition will combine both garden and wild flowers alongside landscape, tree and hedgerow subjects. All paintings will be for sale., DVDs demonstrating Ann’s painting techniques and signed copies of her books will also be available. The Summer exhibition in the Cotswolds is a wonderful opportunity to view paintings in the stunning setting of the medieval Tithe Barn. BOURTON HOUSE GARDEN will be open to the public throughout the exhibition.

For further information, visit

ww.annblockley.com, www.bourtonhouse.com  or email ann@annblockley.com

The Genius Of Charles Movalli

Charles is one of my painting heros. He is based in Gloucester Massachusetts in the USA and is not only a brilliant painter but an inspired teacher. Sadly he has never produced a teaching DVD but here he is discussing how to paint a picture with each stroke applied left alone to produce what he terms "a glance" of a subject. Watch it several time to let it sink in and I am sure your painting will improve. Charles used to paint mostly in oils but now predominately in acrylic which is what I think he used here.

If Your Painting Is Dissapointing....

I came across this video from the BBC Folk Awards 2012 featuring the marvellous Unthanks playing with the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band telling the story of a little man from a poor working class area of Derby who bred the world's first celebrity racing pigeon - The King of Rome. It's an unlikely subject for a song I know but it is without doubt one of the most uplifting songs I have heard with such  a strong narrative tale that - with hope and vision - anything is possible. It's seven minutes long - so if you need some inspiration...give it a view. The quality is excellent.

Yes It's Here!

At last the new Shirley Trevena DVD - My World of Watercolour  - is in stock and selling faster than hot pasties with no VAT. Ger your copy now: Order here:  My World of Watercolour

New Jean Haines Exhibitions

Fans of Jean Haines  have three chances to view her exciting original works at two upcoming exhibitions.


"An Artists Journey"
The Frame Gallery, Odiham, Hampshire
June 2012

Having been selected as June 2012 "Artist of the Month" by the Frame Gallery in Odiham, Hampshire an exciting collection of watercolours including paintings from Jeans new book "Atmospheric Watercolours " will be on display with an opening celebration on 1st June from 5.30 p.m.

Full details can be found on Jeans web site

http://www.jeanhaines.com/news?id=47

Also three paintings from her new book "Atmospheric Watercolours" will be on show during the  Society for Floral Painters Exhibition 2012  which takes place in Chichester opening on 30th May and running until 16th June.  Again - full details on Jean's web site. 

Her solo exhibition "Expressions" at the Wey Gallery in Godalming,Surrey has just opened .

The exhibition runs from May 28th - June 14th,2012 and full details can be found on her web site


There is an excellent on line catalogue on their web site. Click on the link above.