June 2024
Well here I am in sunny Portugal, volunteering as a Whoofer, working on an organic farm. I have managed to produce three digital paintings which you can see here.
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December 2023
Hi guys, Xmas is approaching but by the time you get to read this, it might be the new year. Well, happy New Year to you. I’ve had a hiatus with my paintings but I’m happy to say that I am now fully recovered and have uploaded my three recent paintings for you to look at.
I’ve changed my style somewhat- more abstract. The first Nature puts on a show is based on a sunrise near my home. I have deliberately left areas unpainted. Someone called me a fauvist at one time- maybe this is proof. A friend said he liked the Mae West lips which form the clouds. The next Nature puts on a show II is an interesting artwork for as you can probably see it is painted in oils- a very expensive medium these days. Anyway, I have used it sparingly and the branches of the trees are left to the imagination, although in the flesh you can see the grooves where
the branches would be. I like it a lot. The third is only in the embryo stage at the moment. Think I’ll call it The Long and winding road, another stage in my journey. I envisage it as blocks of colour- again in oils. It’ll be interesting to see how it turns out.
September 2023
Blog September 2023
Hi a lot and then not such a lot has happened since I last posted.
I had two major exhibitions but sold very little. The economic situation seems to have hit the art world particularly badly in Pembrokeshire and West Wales. I had to sell my car as I could no longer afford to run it. Everything came at once; the road tax was £330 ! My car insurance doubled and my car was such a gas guzzler that I decided to cut my losses and sell. Besides Europe was burning and I didn’t want to contribute to global warming. So now I’m getting about by public transport which I am quite used to as I only got my driving licence late in life. I went up to Cardigan which is at least an hour’s drive and got a bus eye view of the countryside. Well worth the long wait at the bus stop. We’re in the middle of a heat wave at the moment which I am loving as I used to live in Spain and miss the heat.
I’m having a bit of success with my digital prints which seem to be more popular than my oils and acrylics and am slowly recovering from artist’s block after such a dreadful summer. I finished my first print and have started experimenting with abstract art as I feel this is the way forward for me. I find it difficult to assess if it’s good or not and rely on friends Facebook and Instagram comments as a guide.
That’s all for now, I’ll try and keep you updated more regularly.
New Zealand
Hi there folks,
Long time no see. I have been on my travels as you will see from my updated website. This time New Zealand where I spent a month attending my brother’s wedding and doing a road trip around the North Island. Amazing. I was fascinated by the houses there and did several illustrations for you to see.
On my return, I went to London where I took photographs for some exciting acrylic paintings of London views.
Since my return, I have been contacted by MEGAART in Rome and am sending CWLBOX one of my original prints for exhibition there. I also have three exhibitions in West Wales happening soon. One from 12th May at Dockside art gallery with some especially commissioned prints of Pembroke Dock. Another at The Torch Theatre and cinema in Milford Haven from 1st June to 30th June and finally from 6th July to
31st July at the Heritage centre in Llantwryd Wells near Brecon. I also have some paintings there during June where I am participating in a competition with a £500 prize for the winner. Wish me luck.
Lizzie
Blog Ten
Well into the festive season now and here is a bouquet to see you through. It is abstract in design and very popular in this festive season. Tones of burgundy offset with white for contrast add to its appeal. Just the thing to brighten up your lounge or living area. Still time to order before Xmas.
Blog Nine
Seasons Greetings
Seasons greetings with these two paintings I have made into greetings cards with ‘Nadolig Llawen’ Merry Xmas in Welsh on them. Taken from two Welsh landscapes “Garden’ and ‘Ode to a Grecian Urn’ which was based on a landscape in Colby gardens. Although not strictly Xmas scenes I thought there was a jollity about them and the white cascade of flowers could be seen as snow.
Blog Eight
Abstract digital landscapes after a walk to Dale Peninsula, W Wales
Two digital landscapes today, Dale Peninsula and Welsh landscape echoing the colder less clement weather. I have tried to capture the effect of the wind on the clouds and the unusual colour of the rocks and sand in the peculiar Pembrokeshire light.
Another of my abstract landscapes, this time in acrylics, can be found at the Oriel Q Narberth, Annual auction to raise funds for the upkeep of the gallery which is a not for profit local gallery run by volunteers.
Blog Seven
Abstract digital landscapes after a walk to Marloes Sands, W Wales.
These three Welsh landscapes, Marloes Fields 1 and 2 and Marloes beach have a more abstract feel to them and painted in a slightly muted palette with a bit of ‘pop’. I am reminded that we are but blips in the scheme of things like these passing clouds but I guess it’s important to make the most of our brief time on this planet.
Blog six
Meeting at Urban Thinkscape to paint murals and kiddies play areas in Tenby.
Meeting was successful. We have managed to get a £5,000 grant to create learning areas for children. We have to follow a scheme but outside of that we can do what we like. I plan to paint a Rousseau like mural based on my acrylic painting ‘View from Atlantic Hotel’, which itself was based on photographs of the foliage opposite the hotel in Tenby. Like most of my town paintings it has an urban feel to it and I like to show the nature that is all around us and goes unnoticed as we go about our daily lives in my townscapes. The climate is very mild here and we have tropical foliage including palm trees growing abundantly. The Welsh Riviera!
Blog five
Some figurative paintings after a Walk to Colby Gardens
Nothing much to write this week as I have an artist and writer’s block. Someone said throw a shark in but I don’t have one handy.
Just jogged my creative juices with a walk to Colby gardens. Took some photos for prints and had a lovely picnic at Wiseman’s Bridge back in my car. It’s too lovely a day to stay in the house. I have painted some digital landscapes; Colby gardens, Colby Walk and Colby café inspired by the Welsh views there. They have a contemporary feel and I have managed to get figurative too. Now, back home in Tenby and I’m going to have the remainder of my picnic and some leek and potato soup from the veggie box. Seems like the summer is just going on and on. I’m not complaining. Lovely weather for photos.
