I did an Artist Tour at the Lapworth, I was really nervous having never done one before but it went so well. I discovered it suits me much better than the formal set up of a PowerPoint presentation in front […]
Dappled rays of light reach through the leaves and petals, contrasts highlighted as one happy flower gets to shine her brightest. Happy (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Twirling and prancing, moving to a beat all of their own. Simply enjoying the utter freedom of the natural elements in which they’ve found themselves. Freedom (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Shying peeking out from their safe haven of purple protectiveness, aware of their brightness but not of their true beauty. Dare they fully announce themselves to the day? Only time will tell. Peeking (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Deep pinks and purples swish and sway with soft breezes ruffling petals, showing off layers to their most magnificent richness. Magnificence (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Seemingly simple hues stretch upwards as they unfurl from their curled drowsiness as greet the day. They’re looking forward to their daily gossip. What mischief will they have caused to since last time? Mischievously Gossiping (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) […]
Winter light trickles through dense foliage, discerning where it will lay brief warmth. Colours are scantier at this time of year, but all the more dazzling in their blooms. Discerning Light (mixed media painting on canvas) available
Abundant pinks roam ecstatically in the knowledge that they’re looking their absolute best. If they were film stars in the twenties they’d be glamorously posing on ornate staircases, sipping champagne and holding the fanciest cigarette holders. Abundant Pinks (mixed media […]
Gloriously rambling and reaching, all stems overlapping, just happily making sure everyone has a space and a voice, regardless of size or longevity. How lovely to be able to live in a world of such harmonious co-existence. Wildly Blooming (mixed […]
Frothy lacy layers swing and swish in rhythm to the gentle breeze as if in an elegant waltz. Waltzing (mixed media painting on canvas board, 30x30cm) available
Who would have thought that doughnuts, hair doughnuts would make the perfect mink! I found one that belonged to my sister and that’s how it started. I actually had no idea what these were called until I visited Superdrug, not […]
These blooms look to be seemingly bold as their upwardly mobile heads seek the best light to find their fortune. Is this a façade? Are they simply searching for a way to protect those delicate folds? Delicately Bold (mixed media […]
I am in good company as this weekend there are a whole host of family activities from, performances, storytelling, games, workshops and exhibitions all with an environmental theme. Yesterday saw the launch of an exciting new exhibition ‘Wake Me Up […]
Emboldened blooms bat their lashes, catching attention like feathers on a hat. They’re closest to the sky, and expand across their space, stretching and growing, delighting in glorious sunshine. They also have another purpose, they’re challenging you to see what’s […]
Fallen in love with copper and the range of things you can do with it. It’s so malleable; it must be the most alchemical metal out there! I can heat it to change colour according to temperature, oxidise it or […]
An exhibition of printmaking, drawing, installation & film by Melanie Clarke, Nichola Goff & Carolyn Black
Delightfully bobbing heads preen and chatter, toasting their colourful exuberance with matching multi-coloured bubbles. They know how they dazzle, and whenever they see someone else notice, their bright smiles become brightness personified. Dazzling Chatter (mixed media painting on canvas) available
