Blog
It is very tempting to let the images speak for themselves and of course ultimately they must. Nonetheless this blog enables me to explain something about how, why, when and where my work is made. It is a place where I can share parts of my working day, the progress of a painting or etching and where my work is to be exhibited.
Exhibiting at The Barbican!
British Blues Exhibition-check it out at the Barbican Centre!
Read more...Commissions…a brief how and why.
I’m always happy to discuss ideas for commission…just get in touch.
Read more...Art Classes at Fusion!
Art classes take place every Thursday morning between 10am and 12 noon (school-term time only) at: The Fusion Centre, 2-10 Connaught Square (off Eldon Street), Tonge Moor, Bolton BL2 2JA All abilities are catered for from complete beginners to experienced artists. Painting and drawing along with printmaking techniques are developed in a friendly and very […]
Read more...Kris Barras Band
I used a new glaze mix on this painting but I won’t be using it again as I have had to wait 3-4 weeks for it to dry before applying today’s glazes! Today’s session found me experimenting with a “fast drying” glaze medium….time will tell if it will become my favourite. It surely cannot be […]
Read more...Francis Rossi signed limited edition print
The winning bid for the print of my painting, “Good Time Boys“, raised welcome funds for Bolton Hospice in memory of Steve Bradshaw. I collected the print from Newcastle’s The Biscuit Factory Gallery last Thursday (on my way to delivering paintings to a gallery in Scotland). On my return journey south I delivered the framed […]
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