New Diary Tab

June 6, 2026

I have added a new Diary to my website where you will be able to find upcoming exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and other dates all in one place. Have a look here at my Diary

I will keep it updated as new details are confirmed, so it will be the best place to check where I will be, where you can see my work, and where you can come and paint with me.

Chelsea Art Society 77th Annual Summer Exhibition

The Chelsea Art Society’s next Summer Exhibition will be held once again in June at Chelsea Town Hall.

As a member of the Chelsea Art Society, it is always a joy to be part of this amazing artist-led community. The Summer Exhibition is a wonderful extravaganza of painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, and it is never short on colour and variety.

This is an Open exhibition, so it brings together both Members’ and non-Members’ work. I will be showing three plein air oils in this year’s show.

When: 16th to 21st June - Open 10am-6pm daily, closing early on Sunday 21st at 3pm.

Where: Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE

Do come along if you can. It is always such a lively and inspiring show.

Society Of Women Artists Annual Exhibition And My Oil Demo

As a Member, I am always excited to be part of the annual exhibition of the Society of Women Artists. The exhibition brings together a wide range of artists, mediums and subjects into a busy, vibrant show at the Mall Galleries in central London. I am delighted to be exhibiting two large oil paintings in this year’s show. I will also be giving a demonstration in oil during the exhibition.

Demonstration: Loose Landscapes In Oils

I will be demonstrating ‘Loose Landscapes in Oils’ on Saturday 27th June.

Join me for a fun and practical approach to painting loose, expressive landscapes in oils. Working from a photo, I will bring my plein air process into the studio and share tips on capturing light, atmosphere and movement with confident, economical brushwork.

If you haven’t been to one of my demos before, we do have lots of fun. The demonstration is free with entry to the SWA Annual Exhibition.

Demo: Saturday 27th June, 2-4pm

Exhibition open: 23rd to 27th June - Tuesday 23rd, 3-5pm - Wednesday Private View - Thursday to Saturday, 10-5pm

Where: The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AS

Interpreting The Landscape — Online Workshops

All mediums and levels are welcome for my upcoming online workshop series with Winslow Art Center.

In ‘Interpreting the Landscape’, we will be exploring how to paint the landscape with freedom and confidence.

I will work from observation in oil and gouache, but you can work in your preferred medium. We will create expressive sketches and larger paintings while thinking about how to interpret the landscape rather than simply copy it.

We will look at how to:

Simplify and edit from nature
Build strong, dynamic compositions
Capture light, movement and atmosphere
Explore colour, materials and painting energy

The aim is to help you paint more instinctively, loosen up your work and find your own voice in the landscape.

Medium: All mediums welcome

Level: All levels welcome

When: Thursday 23rd and 30th July, and 6th August

Class Times: 9:30am-11:30am Pacific time - 12:30pm-2:30pm Eastern time - 5:30pm-7:30pm UK time

Where: Online through Zoom

Details and booking: Winslow Art Center booking link

Royal Watercolour Society Permanent Members’ Exhibition

After launching the Permanent Members’ Exhibition in March, the RWS Gallery team will be re-hanging the exhibition in early July.

The Permanent Members’ Exhibition takes place at the RWS Gallery on Whitcomb Street. It features members’ work and is on display in between other shows and events at the gallery.

The permanent show will be changed regularly, and I have new works going in very soon for the new change around.

If you are in the area, do pop in and see this great permanent exhibition. It is a treat if you are a fan of work in water-based media, and the gallery is right next door to the National Gallery.

When: Currently open Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm - The re-hang opens to the public with a celebratory drink on Saturday 11th July.

Where: RWS Gallery, 3-5 Whitcomb Street, London, WC2H 7HA

Gallery News: Russell Gallery Summer Exhibition

I am delighted to have been invited to be part of the lovely Russell Gallery Summer Show in Putney. It is always a treat to show work there. Below is one of my plein air oil paintings of Putney that will be included in the exhibition.

When: Open 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday, late June to end of August

Where: Russell Gallery, 12 Lower Richmond Road, London, SW15 1JP

*Towards Putney Boathouses - Oil, 35x45cm*

Solo Show At Arundel Contemporary Gallery

I am very excited to share more news about my solo show at Arundel Contemporary Gallery later this summer.

The show will be part of the Arundel Art Trail and will coincide with the August Bank Holiday. I will be showing a hand-picked collection of new plein air oil paintings, some small and some very large, of landscape in and around Arundel and across Sussex.

I can’t wait to share this special selection with you.

When: Open daily 11am-4pm during Arundel Art Trail, 21st-31st August, then continuing throughout September

Where: Arundel Contemporary Gallery, 2 Maltravers Street, Arundel, BN18 9AP

Come Paint With Me In A Castle In Italy

*Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy*

In October, I will be teaching in Umbria with Winslow Art Center for an inspiring week of plein air painting among rolling hills, olive groves and the timeless beauty of the Italian landscape.

We will be staying in a beautiful castle, the perfect base for a week immersed in painting the Italian countryside.

Together, we will explore the joy of alla prima painting in oil and gouache, working with spontaneity and freedom to capture the light, atmosphere and mood of this extraordinary place.

Through quick sketches, painterly exercises and more developed studies, I will guide you as you respond to the landscape with fresh eyes and a lively brush.

Imagine painting on cobbled terraces as the Italian light drifts across centuries-old stone, with the scent of olive groves in the warm air. Each day is a chance to slow down, look deeply and connect with both the landscape and your painting.

Thinking Of Joining The Italy Trip?

If you have been dreaming of joining the Italy trip, and especially if you would like to stay in the castle, booking early is a must. Places are limited and spaces are filling fast.

It promises to be such a fun and inspiring week: painting, exploring and soaking up the incredible Umbrian light and atmosphere together.

When: 3rd to 10th October 2026

Where: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy

Details and booking: Winslow Art Center Italy booking link

Harbour Gallery, Portscatho

A selection of my work in oil, gouache and watercolour is also on display at the beautiful Harbour Gallery in Portscatho, Cornwall.

Where: Harbour Gallery, 8 The Quay, Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5HF

If you are nearby, do pop in and see the gallery. It is such a lovely space.

Buy Direct From My Studio

I will continue to add fresh new work to my website as it becomes available.

The New Work section makes it easy to browse the latest paintings and buy directly from my studio — just me sending artwork direct to you.

The changing weather has given me renewed energy, and I am so excited to be out in the fresh air with my pochade and plein air kit. There is so much to paint, and I am looking forward to sharing more new work with you throughout the year.

Keep An Eye On The Event Calendar

There is a lot happening, and I know it can be hard to keep track of all the dates.

That is why I am adding the new Event Calendar page to the website. It will bring exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops and painting dates together in one place. You will be able to find it here: Event Calendar or in the site menu.

Please do keep an eye on the website, Instagram and YouTube for updates as new details are confirmed. I hope to see you at one of my shows, events, workshops, or just out painting somewhere beautiful.

Lots of love and look after yourselves,

Lucy x

2026 So Far: Studio News, Painting Days and Spring Highlights

June 6, 2026

Hello lovely friends,

I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the longer days. I can hardly believe how quickly this year is moving. We seem to have gone from the first glimpse of spring to the beginning of summer in no time at all.

It has already been a very full year in the studio and out painting, with exhibitions, magazine features, workshops, paint outs and plenty of new work along the way. I thought it would be lovely to gather together a few highlights from 2026 so far before sharing what is still to come later in the year.

Firstly, thank you to everyone who bought from my Easter online sale. It is always such a joy to see paintings go off to new homes, and I am so grateful for the support, messages and encouragement.

Artists & Illustrators Magazine

One of the very exciting moments this spring was being featured in the April edition of Artists & Illustrators magazine.

I was absolutely delighted to have a six-page Step-by-Step feature in this brilliant issue, sharing my approach to working en plein air and alla prima while on holiday. In the article, I explored practical tips and simple exercises in oil and gouache, showing how a focused and thoughtful approach while away from the studio can help you come home with finished paintings, strong sketches and lots of ideas for future work.

It was such an honour to be included, and especially lovely to be featured in the same issue as fellow Members of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, Peter Brown and Rob Pointon.

A BIG thank you to Artists & Illustrators for including me in such a fantastic edition.

The Pastel Society

Earlier in the year, I was also over the moon to have a pastel selected for the Pastel Society once again.

The show has now closed, but it was a wonderful exhibition and the Private View was absolutely packed. My selected work, After the Harvest, was painted en plein air at the end of summer, high up in the South Downs, when the fields were golden and the skies were gorgeous.

It is always a joy to be part of these exhibitions and to see such a wide range of beautiful, thoughtful and skilful work brought together.

Trees In The Landscape

In February, I taught my online course ‘Trees in the Landscape’ with Winslow Art Center.

Trees are one of my favourite subjects to teach because they are such an important part of landscape painting. They can hold a composition together, create rhythm and structure, and completely transform the feeling of a painting.

Across the sessions, we looked at shape, colour, light and the way trees work both as individual elements and en masse. We worked with oil and gouache, explored colour choices, and thought about how different materials can help create different effects.

It was such a lovely course to teach, with plenty of hands-on work, demonstrations and conversation.

Royal Watercolour Society Spring Members’ Show

In March and April, I was delighted to take part in the Royal Watercolour Society Spring Members’ Show at Bankside Gallery.

This year, I had been working on a series of paintings exploring rain and stormy skies over my favourite local beaches. I wanted to keep the watercolour fluid and loose, allowing the weather and movement of the scene to come through.

*Rain Leaving the Beach - Watercolour, 60x76cm*

I am always in awe of the skies over the beaches near me, particularly when the weather is wild and shifting. There is something very special about watching rain move across the sea and trying to capture that atmosphere in paint.

I was also delighted to have a large classic watercolour included in the Royal Watercolour Society Permanent Exhibition at the RWS Gallery in Whitcomb Street. The Permanent Exhibition is a new collection featuring members’ work and is shown in between other exhibitions and events at the gallery.

Leisure Painter & The Artist Magazine

Another lovely piece of news this spring was being included in Leisure Painter & The Artist magazine as part of the Society of Women Artists feature, ‘Empowering Women Artists’.

A big thank you to the magazine and to the wonderful Society of Women Artists for including me. The feature celebrated women in art and included work from our new President, Rachel Parker, along with other fabulous SWA Members.

My own large oil painting, Golden Dawn, was given a spotlight, which was such a treat.

ROI Friends Paint Out At Denbies

In May, I led another Royal Institute of Oil Painters Friends’ paint out at the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills. Last year was such a joy — the vines, rolling hills and all those lovely greens — that I couldn’t resist going back again.

It was wonderful to return to Denbies and spend the day painting outdoors together. The setting is such a treat, with views across the vines and hills, and plenty of space to settle in with a sketchbook, pochade box or easel.

Thank you to everyone who came along. It was lovely to see familiar faces and meet new painters too. These days are always about so much more than the paintings themselves. They are about looking, sharing, chatting, laughing and spending time outside with a brush in hand.

Southern Plein Air Group Show

Also in May, the Southern Plein Air Group held a group exhibition at the Fishing Quarter Gallery in Brighton.

I was thrilled to be part of this wonderful band of painters, showing a collection of oil plein air paintings created along the South Coast.

It was such a joy to have us all together and to celebrate the energy, immediacy and fun of painting outdoors.

Painting outside has its challenges, of course — changing light, wind, rain, curious passers-by, and occasionally a very enthusiastic dog — but that is also what makes it so alive. There is nothing quite like responding directly to the landscape in front of you.

Winslow Art Center Spring Fling

As part of Winslow Art Center’s Spring Fling, I also had the pleasure of chatting and demonstrating online.

I painted a beautiful Mediterranean view from the castle where I will be teaching later this year in Umbria. It was lovely to share a little glimpse of what is to come and to talk about the way light, colour and atmosphere can shape a painting.

New Work From The Studio

I have also been adding fresh work to the website, and several paintings have already found new homes.

The changing weather has given me renewed energy, and I am so excited to be back outside with my pochade and plein air kit. There is something about this time of year that makes me want to paint everything — the light in the evenings, the clouds, the greens, the beaches, the lanes, the hills.

I will continue to add new paintings to the website as they become available.

A New Event Calendar Is Coming

I am also adding a new Event Calendar to my website so that you can quickly see where my work is being shown, where I am demonstrating, and where you can come and paint with me.

It will be available here: Event Calendar or via the site menu.

I am often asked, “Where can I see your work?” and “When are you teaching next?” so this will make everything much easier to find in one place.

There is still so much to come this year, including exhibitions, workshops, gallery news, a solo show in Arundel and painting in Italy. I will share all of that in my next update.

Thank you, as always, for following along, coming to exhibitions, joining workshops, buying paintings, sending lovely messages and saying hello when you see me out and about.

Lots of love and look after yourselves,

Lucy x

Royal Institute of Oil Painters

June 6, 2026

I am delighted to have received my Certificate of Election to Full Membership of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters from the ROI Vice President, Haidee-Jo Summers. It was a very special and treasured moment, and one that marks an important milestone in my artistic journey.

The Royal Institute of Oil Painters has a long and distinguished history of celebrating excellence in oil painting, and it is a real honour to be welcomed into the Institute as a Full Member. As an artist, there are certain moments that encourage you to pause and reflect on how far you have come, and receiving this certificate was certainly one of them.

Painting has always been about much more than creating finished works. It is a continual process of observation, learning, experimentation and growth. To have that commitment recognised by fellow artists whose work I greatly admire is both humbling and encouraging.

I am incredibly grateful for the support, opportunities and friendships that have accompanied this journey, and I look forward to contributing to the Institute in the years ahead.

The certificate is currently at the framers, and I cannot wait to see it properly finished and hanging on the wall as a reminder of this very special achievement.

Winslow Art Center - Online Summer Course

June 6, 2026

I’ve really enjoyed my ongoing tutoring with Winslow Art Center Online, which continues to be such a rewarding part of my practice. Recently I took part in their Spring Fling, which was a wonderful burst of energy and creativity, bringing together artists from different stages of their journey to share work, ideas and approaches to painting.

Teaching and mentoring through the school has been a brilliant way to step back into the foundations of painting — thinking carefully about how we see, how we interpret, and how we translate landscape into paint. I always find that these conversations feed directly back into my own studio work as well.

Looking ahead, I’m very excited about my next workshop. In the summer I’ll be running a session focused on interpreting the landscape, exploring how atmosphere, mood and light can be distilled into more expressive and personal responses.

Medium: All mediums welcome
Level: All levels welcome

When: Thursday 23rd and 30th July, and 6th August

Class Times:
• 9:30 am-11:30 am Pacific time
• 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Eastern time
• 5:30 pm-7:30 pm UK time

Where? Online through Zoom

Details? Click here for more details and booking information

Wales

June 6, 2026

Recently I spent time travelling near Hay-on-Wye in Wales, sketching and painting the landscape directly from observation, immersed in its shifting weather and powerful sense of place. The Welsh border hills around this area carry a particular stillness — expansive, quietly dramatic, and constantly reshaped by passing light and weather systems.

Working on location, I focused on capturing mood rather than detail, responding instinctively to atmosphere, colour and the rhythm of the land. These sketches are small studies, but they hold something essential: the feeling of wind moving across slopes, mist gathering in the folds of the hills, and sudden breaks of light that transform the whole view in an instant. There is a constant tension between clarity and obscurity, where forms appear and dissolve almost simultaneously.

At one point I even caught sight of the most incredible deer — a brief, almost unreal encounter that felt completely part of the landscape itself, appearing and disappearing as quickly as the shifting light. Moments like this stay with you longer than the sketches sometimes do, quietly feeding into the work afterwards.

My approach remains deliberately loose and responsive, allowing paint and mark-making to reflect the uncertainty and energy of the landscape itself. I am less interested in describing the area than in translating how it feels to stand within it — vast, quiet, and emotionally charged.

This is the beginning of a new series developed from time spent near Hay-on-Wye. These studies will later evolve into larger oil paintings, where I will continue exploring atmosphere, light and memory on a broader scale, building on the impressions gathered directly in the field.

Studio visit

June 6, 2026

Recently I’ve been welcoming private clients and collectors into the studio to view and purchase new work in person. It’s become such a joyful part of the process — sitting together over a cup of tea, or sometimes even a glass of fizz, talking through the paintings and the ideas behind them in a really relaxed way.

What I love most is how personal it feels. People take the work into their homes and then often send me the most beautiful photos afterwards, showing the paintings in their own spaces and lives. Seeing them settled and lived with like that is such a privilege — it brings everything full circle in a really meaningful way.

If you’d like to visit the studio or see available work, you’re always welcome to message me directly to arrange a time.

ROI Friends paint out

June 6, 2026

Recently I had the pleasure of hosting an ROI Friends paint out at Denbies Wine Estate, and it turned into one of those wonderfully happy days that reminds you how important it is for artists to spend time painting together. We were incredibly lucky with the weather — at the very least it didn’t rain — and throughout the day artists spread out across the vineyard painting the winding vines, rolling views and changing light across the landscape.

There was such a lovely atmosphere all day. Some people worked quietly on detailed studies while others painted more loosely and instinctively, trying to capture the mood and energy of the place. What I always love about these events is seeing how differently everyone responds to the same landscape.

At the end of the day we all gathered together in the marquee to share work, talk about the paintings and enjoy a well-earned rest after hours spent outside painting. It felt relaxed, supportive and full of enthusiasm — exactly what these paint outs should be.

The ROI Friends group regularly organises painting events like this throughout the year, offering artists the chance to paint together in inspiring locations and meet fellow painters. If you are interested in attending future events, do check out the Royal Institute of Oil Painters website — you do need to be a member of ROI Friends to attend.

Large paintings and Portland

June 6, 2026

I can’t wait to begin painting these new two metre works for my upcoming solo show at Arundel Contemporary this August. The scale feels both exciting and slightly daunting in the best possible way — a chance to push further into atmosphere, movement and light on a much larger surface. After the long drive to Portland to collect the handmade birch ply panels from Handy Hames, it all suddenly started to feel very real.

On the journey back, I stopped at the famous Chesil Beach with Louis, where we sat eating ice cream overlooking the sea before I painted a small plein air study.

The vast coastline, shifting haze and changing light felt like the perfect reminder of why I paint in the first place — trying to hold onto fleeting moments, moods and impressions through loose, painterly marks.

These small experiences always seem to find their way back into the larger works somehow. I’m so looking forward to sharing this new body of paintings with you all, and I do hope many of you will come and see the show when it opens.

Flowers

June 6, 2026

For some time my work has explored the shifting atmosphere between wild spaces, coastal horizons and cultivated land, but recently I have found myself drawn more deeply into flowers and cultivated spaces — not simply as subjects, but as emotional places. There is something compelling in the tension between control and looseness: the ordered structure of cultivated environments against the fleeting movement of light, weather and season.

Painted in my characteristically loose and painterly style, these works are less concerned with botanical precision and more focused on capturing the essence and feeling of a place. I am interested in those fleeting moments when colour, light and movement briefly align — petals catching sudden sunlight, shadows dissolving across pathways, or dense flowers becoming almost abstract in changing weather.

Working between plein air studies and larger studio paintings, I want the painted surface to remain alive, instinctive and responsive. Brushmarks are allowed to stay visible, echoing the energy and impermanence found within nature itself.

Flowers and cultivated spaces fascinate me because they exist between the human and the wild: carefully shaped and tended, yet never fully controlled. These new paintings continue my wider exploration of atmosphere, mood and light, while moving further into themes of transience, memory and the emotional resonance of cultivated spaces.

Bluebells

June 6, 2026

There’s something almost otherworldly about painting the bluebell woods deep in Sussex in spring. I’ve been spending time working directly on location, setting up quietly among the trees as the light filters through the canopy and falls in shifting patterns across the ground. The whole woodland feels transformed at this time of year — the floor becomes a soft, luminous blue haze, while the trunks stand like dark vertical rhythms holding everything together.

Working in oils, I’ve been painting plein air in a deliberately loose and responsive way, trying to capture the sensation of being inside the space rather than describing it literally. The movement of light is constant, never still for long, so the work has to stay immediate — quick marks, broken colour, and layers that suggest rather than define.

What interests me most is the atmosphere rather than the detail: the feeling of depth, cool air, and quiet immersion. The bluebells almost dissolve into abstraction when you are close to them, becoming fields of colour and vibration rather than individual flowers.

These studies are part of a growing body of work exploring woodland spaces and seasonal change. Back in the studio, I’ll continue developing them into larger paintings, carrying forward the energy, looseness and emotional presence of those moments spent deep in the Sussex woods.

Dates for Your Diary

June 6, 2026

Dear Friends,

Firstly, thank you to all those who bought from my Easter online sale. It is always lovely to see the paintings go off to a new home.

I’m going to be very busy over the coming months and I thought I would share a glimpse of what’s ahead.

Also, I’d love to see you in person - do join me at the ROI Friends Paint Out, my SWA demo, or drop by one of the exhibitions to see my work. I’ll share details on Social Media of when I will be in the galleries nearer the time. There is also my exciting Solo show coming up in August and September.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS FRIENDS PAINT OUT – Saturday 16th May

I am leading another ROI Friends’ paint out at the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills. Last year was such a joy—the vines, rolling hills, and all those lovely greens—that I couldn’t resist going back. The café terrace and wine bar are as lovely as ever, and this time I’ll book a marquee table for all of us to gather for a drink at the end of the day.

Quite a few people have already signed up - and many are repeat visitors - thank you! It will be a great day out.

Facilities are ideal: FREE parking, loos, café, restaurant, and the wine marquee, of course. You do need to be a Friend of the ROI to join me, and it is certainly going to be worth it - there’s lots of fun to be had. Please click here for ROI Friends information.

If you do plan to join, please message me by email (lucy@lucymarks.co.uk) or text (07769 697693) so I know who to look out for on the day. We will meet by the entrance of the main building at 10.30am.

I can’t wait to see you all there - we had such fun last year.

When: Saturday 16th May, 10:30am-4pm

Where: Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA

SOUTHERN PLEIN AIR - GROUP SHOW - May 18th-24th

This May, the Southern Plein Air Group will be holding a group exhibition, and I’m thrilled to be part of this wonderful band of painters. I’ll be showing a brand-new collection of new oil plein air paintings painted along the South Coast. It’s going to be such a joy to have us all together.

It is already shaping up to be fantastic show, celebrating the joy of painting outdoors - do come along if you can!

When: 18th to 24th May, Open from 10am to 5pm

Where: Fishing Quarter Gallery, 201 Kings Rd Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB

CHELSEA ART SOCIETY 77th ANNUAL SUMMER EXHIBITION

The Chelsea Art Society’s next Summer Exhibition will be held once again in mid-June at Chelsea Town Hall. As a member of the CAS, it is always a joy to be part of this amazing artist led community. It is always an extravaganza combining painting, print-making, sculpture and ceramics. It is never short on colour and variety!

The Summer show is an Open exhibition and it will have a mix of Members’ and non-Members’ work. I will be showing three plein air oils in this years show.

When: 16th to 21st June, Open 10am-6pm, daily (closing early Sunday 21st at 3pm.

Where: Chelsea Town Hall, King’s Road, London, SW3 5EE

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ARTISTS - EXHIBITION and MY OIL DEMO

As a Member, I am always excited to be part of the annual exhibition of the Society of Women Artists. It brings together a wide range of artists, mediums, and subjects into a busy, vibrant show at the Mall Galleries in central London.

I am delighted to be exhibiting two large oil paintings in this year’s show. I will also be giving a demonstration in Oil at the show.

Demonstration of ‘Loose landscapes in Oils’

Free with Exhibition entry to the SWA Annual Show
Saturday 27th June, 2-4pm

Join me for a fun approach to painting loose, expressive landscapes in oils. Working from a photo, I will bring my plein air process into the studio, sharing tips on capturing light, atmosphere, and movement with confident, economical brushwork. It will be a practical and energetic insight into painting with freedom. If you haven’t been to one of my demos we have lots of fun.

Demo is free with your entry ticket. More details below.

When: Open 23rd to 27th June, Tuesday 23rd 3-5pm, Wednesday Private View, Thursday - Saturday 10-5pm.

Where: The Mall Gallery, The Mall, London, SW1Y 5AS

INTERPRETING THE LANDSCAPE - Online Workshops - July/Aug

All mediums and levels welcome! Come and join me for three live online sessions one of Winslow International Art Center’s Summer Classes. We will be exploring how to interpret the landscape with freedom and confidence. I will work from observation in oil, gouache, however, you can work in your preferred medium, creating expressive sketches and larger paintings.

Learn to:

Simplify and edit from nature
Build strong, dynamic compositions
Capture light, movement & atmosphere
Explore colour, materials, and painting energy

Paint more instinctively, loosen up your work, and find your own voice in the landscape!

Medium: All mediums welcome

Level: All levels welcome

When: Thursday 23rd and 30th July, and 6th August

Class Times:

• 9:30 am-11:30 am Pacific time

• 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Eastern time

• 5:30 pm-7:30 pm UK time

Where: Online through Zoom

Details: Click here for more details and booking information

ROYAL WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY - PERMANENT MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION

After launching the Permanent Members’ Exhibition in March, the RWS Gallery team will taking time to run a re-hang of the Exhibition in early July. Taking place at the RWS Gallery on Whitcomb Street, this new permanent collection features members’ work and will be on display in between other shows and events at the Gallery.

The permanent show will be changed regularly. And I have new works going in very soon for the new change around. Make sure you pop in if you are in the area to see this great Permanent Show. It is a treat if you are a fan of work in water-based media.

Check RWS website for details and opening times.

When: Currently open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm, with the re-hang opening to the Public with a celebratory drink on Saturday 11th July

Where: RWS Gallery, 3-5 Whitcomb Street, London, WC2H 7HA (Right next door to the National Gallery)

GALLERY NEWS

SUMMER EXHIBITION, Russell Gallery, Putney

Delighted to have been invited to be part of the lovely Russell Gallery Summer Show. Always a treat. Below is one of my plein air oil paintings of Putney that will be in the exhibition.

When: Open 10-5pm, Tuesday to Saturday, Late June to End August.

Where: 12 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1JP

SOLO SHOW: Arundel Contemporary Gallery,

Exciting news for later this summer! I’ll be holding a select solo show at the Arundel Contemporary Gallery, It will be part of the Arundel Art Trail and coincide with the August Bank Holiday,

I’ll be showing a hand-picked collection of new plein air oil paintings - some small and some very large - of landscape in and around Arundel and across Sussex. Details available by clicking here.

When: Open daily 11-4pm during Arundel Art Trail 21st-31st August, then continuing throughout the month of September.

Where: 2 Maltravers Street, Arundel, BN18 9AP

COME PAINT WITH ME IN A CASTLE IN ITALY

Join me in Umbria with Winslow Art Center for an inspiring week of plein air painting among rolling hills, olive groves, and the timeless beauty of the Italian landscape. We will be staying in a beautiful castle; the perfect base for a week immersed in painting the Italian countryside.

Together we’ll explore the joy of all prima painting in oil and gouache, working with spontaneity and freedom to capture the light, atmosphere, and mood of this extraordinary place. Through quick sketches, painterly exercises, and more developed studies, I will guide you as you respond to the landscape with fresh eyes and a lively brush.

Imagine painting on cobbled terraces as the Italian light drifts across centuries-old stone, the scent of olive groves in the warm air. Each day is a chance to slow down, look deeply, and connect with both the landscape and your painting.

Thinking of Joining the Italy Trip?

If you’ve been dreaming of joining the Italy trip—and especially if you’d like to stay in the castle—booking early is a must! Places are limited and spaces are filling fast.

It promises to be such a fun, inspiring week: painting, exploring, and soaking up the incredible Umbrian light and atmosphere together. Don’t miss the chance to experience it all in such a beautiful setting!

When: 3rd to 10th October 2026

Where: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy.

Details: See Winslow Art Center for details here.

BUY DIRECT FROM MY STUDIO

I know that some of you spotted my New Work section on my website. I will continue to pop new works up there as soon as they are available. Several of my works have already found new homes!

The changing weather has given me renewed energy and I am so excited to be out in the fresh air with my pochade and plein air kit.

I look forward to meeting you out and about!

Lots of love and look after yourselves,

Lucy x

Spring Studio News, Updates, Workshops… and Italy!

June 6, 2026

Spring is here at last—the days are getting longer, the light feels softer in the evenings, and everything seems to be waking up all around us. It’s the perfect time to pick up your brushes, enjoy the outdoors, and plan some creative adventures!

From plein air days in Surrey’s rolling hills to online workshops, and painting with me this autumn in Italy, there’s so much to tell you about. Grab your diaries and save the dates—we have a season full of inspiration, colour, and joy ahead!

*Cherry Blossom In The Park, Oil, 23x30cm*

DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF OIL PAINTERS PAINT OUT – Saturday 16th May

I’m leading another ROI Friends’ paint out at the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate in the Surrey Hills. Last year was such a joy—the vines, rolling hills, and all those lovely greens—that I couldn’t resist going back. The café terrace and wine bar are as lovely as ever, and this time I’ll book a marquee table for all of us to gather for lunch or a drink at the end of the day.

Facilities are great: FREE parking, loos, café, restaurant, and the wine marquee, of course. You do need to be a Friend of the ROI to join me, and it is certainly going to be worth it - there’s lots of fun to be had.

If you do plan to join, can you message me by email (lucy@lucymarks.co.uk) or text (07769 697693) so I know who to look out for on the day. We will meet by the entrance of the main building at 10.30am.

I can’t wait to see you all there - we had such fun last year.

When: Saturday 16th May, 10:30am-4pm

Where: Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA

INTERPRETING THE LANDSCAPE - Online Workshops - July

All mediums and levels welcome! Come and join me for three live online sessions one of Winslow International Art Center’s Summer Classes. We will be exploring how to interpret the landscape with freedom and confidence. We’ll work from observation in oil, gouache, or your preferred medium, creating expressive sketches and larger paintings.

Learn to:

Simplify and edit from nature
Build strong, dynamic compositions
Capture light, movement & atmosphere
Explore colour, materials, and painting energy

Paint more instinctively, loosen up your work, and find your own voice in the landscape!

Medium: All mediums welcome
Level: All levels welcome

When: Thursday 23rd and 30th July, and 6th August

Class Times:
• 9:30 am-11:30 am Pacific time
• 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Eastern time
• 5:30 pm-7:30 pm UK time

Where: Online through Zoom

Details: Click here for more details and booking information

ROYAL WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY SPRING SHOW & PERMANENT EXHIBITION

The Spring Members Show for the RWS at Bankside Gallery opens on 20th March. This year I have been working on small and large plein air works on a local beach catching the stormy rainy weather.

In the show I have large watercolour - yes, a classic watercolour - of the wild and stormy weather we have had. I’m always in awe of the amazing skies we have over my local beaches.

When: 20th March to 18th April, Open 11am-6pm, daily.

Where: Bankside Gallery (near Tate Modern), 48 Hopton Street, London, SE1 9JB

I’m also delighted to have a large classic watercolour included in the RWS Permanent Exhibition, at the RWS Gallery in Whitcomb Street. This new permanent collection will feature members work and will be on display in between other shows and events at the Gallery.

My large watercolour that has been selected for the show is part of my series capturing storms and rain over my favourite beaches.

Check RWS website for details and opening times.

Artists & Illustrators - Magazine Article - OUT NOW!

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I have a six-page Step by Step feature in the brilliant Artists & Illustrators art magazine (April issue). This is particularly exciting because it is my own article, where I share my approach to working en plein air and alla prima while on holiday.

In the article, I explain practical tips and simple exercises in oil and gouache, showing how a focused, thoughtful approach while on holiday can help you return home with finished paintings and a wealth of strong sketches as the basis for more work. I offer plenty of guidance for making the most of your time and to help you to get inspired when painting away from your studio.

It is such an honour to be able to share my own techniques and experience with the magazine’s wonderful readership. A BIG “Thank You” to Artists & Illustrators for including me in such a fantastic edition.

Go and get your copy or you can order back copies online.

SOUTHERN PLEIN AIR - GROUP SHOW - May 18th-24th

This May, the Southern Plein Air Group will be holding a group exhibition, and I’m thrilled to be part of this wonderful band of painters. I’ll be showing a brand-new collection of oil plein airpaintings painted along the South Coast. It’s going to be such a joy to have us all together.

It is already shaping up to be fantastic show, celebrating the joy of painting outdoors - do come along if you can!

When: 18th to 24th May, Open from 10am to 5pm

Where: Fishing Quarter Gallery, 201 Kings Rd Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB

Leisure Painter & The Artist - Magazine Article - EMPOWERING WOMEN ARTISTS (SWA Feature) - OUT NOW!

A big thank you to Leisure Painter & The Artist Magazine and the wonderful Society of Women Artists for including me in their SWA Members’ article “Empowering Women Artists”.

The feature, in the current April edition celebrates women in art and includes works from our new President, Rachel Parker, and other fabulous SWA Members. My own large oil, Golden Dawn gets a spotlight!

WINSLOW ART CENTER - Spring Fling!

As part of this year’s free online art festival, I’ll be chatting for an hour and demonstrating the painting of a beautiful Mediterranean view from the castle I’ll be teaching at in October.

More details on the Winslow Art Center website here.

GALLERY NEWS

Arundel Contemporary - August

Exciting news for later this summer! As part of the Arundel Art Trail and coinciding with the August Bank Holiday, I’ll be holding a select solo show at the Arundel Contemporary Gallery.

I’ll be showing a hand-picked collection of new oil paintings - some small and some very large - of landscape in and around Arundel and across Sussex. More details coming soon, but I can’t wait to share this special selection with you!

When: Open daily 12-5pm during Arundel Art Trail 22nd-31st August, then continuing throughout September.

Where: 2 Maltravers Street, Arundel, BN18 9AP

COME PAINT WITH ME IN A CASTLE - October

Thinking of Joining the Italy Trip?

If you’ve been dreaming of joining the Italy trip—and especially if you’d like to stay in the castle—booking early is a must! Places are limited and spaces are filling fast.

When: 3rd to 10th October 2026

Where: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy.

Details: See Winslow Art Center for details here.

BUY DIRECT FROM MY STUDIO

Over the coming weeks, I will be adding fresh new work onto my website. It will be available to purchase directly from my studio - just me sending artwork direct to you.

A “New Work” tab will make it easy to browse the latest paintings and to buy directly as they are released.

STUDIO DIARY

I will also be adding a Diary page where you can quickly see all my upcoming exhibitions, demonstrations and other events. I am often asked “Where can I see your work?” - and this will make it easy to see everything at a glance.

Spring is such a joyful season for creativity—whether you’re joining me at a paint out, exploring online sessions, or daydreaming about Italy, I hope the coming months bring you colour, light, and plenty of inspiration.

I hope to see you at one of my shows, events, workshops or just painting!

Lots of love and look after yourselves,

Lucy x

SPRING UPDATE

June 6, 2026

Hello lovely friends,

I hope that you are all keeping well as we head out of Winter and, maybe if the rain stops for a moment, we start to see the first glimpse of Spring. I can’t believe that we are already in the middle of February, although I am enjoying starting days with daylight in my studio.

I thought that you would like know what plans I have for the year already. Some things are firm and others still in planning! Either way, it is gearing up to be another exciting year, and non-stop from January (OK, we have missed that!).

Artists & Illustrators Magazine - April Edition OUT NOW

First up — don’t forget to pick up the April edition of Artists & Illustrators which is out now!

I’m absolutely delighted to have a six-page ‘Step-by-Step’ feature in this brilliant issue on working en plein air and alla prima while on holiday. In the article, I share practical tips and simple exercises in oil and gouache, showing how a focused, thoughtful approach while on holiday can help you return home with finished paintings and a wealth of strong sketches — plus plenty of tips on making the most of painting while you’re away.

A huge thank you to Artists & Illustrators for including me in such a fantastic edition — alongside Peter Brown’s ‘Major Interview’ and a feature on ‘How I Work’ with Rob Pointon. I’m so thrilled to be featured in the same issue as two fellow Members of the Royal Institute of Oil Panters.

When and where? April Edition - OUT NOW

JANUARY - PASTEL SOCIETY

I was also over the moon to have a pastel selected for the Pastel Society once again this year. The show has now closed, but here are some images from the packed private views and my pastel After the Harvest. After the Harvest was painted en plein air at the end of Summer, high up in the South Downs, when the fields were golden and the skies were gorgeous.

Works are still online for you to browse by clicking here.

*A packed Private View at the Mall Galleries*

FEBRUARY - PAINTING ‘TREES IN THE LANDSCAPE’

Looking ahead, my next online landscape course with Winslow Art Center kicks off this Thursday 12th February at 5:30pm UK. Trees in the Landscape will be one of my favourite courses to teach. We’ll explore the subtle shifts of shape, colour, and light, and discover how trees can transform a landscape’s composition. Trees are such an important part of a landscape, so understanding how to use their shape as individual elements and also en masse can transform a painting.

Across the weeks, we will look at both oil and gouache, your selection of colours and how each can be used to create different effects. Expect plenty of hands-on guidance, demonstrations, and inspiration to help you bring your landscapes to life.

All mediums and experience welcome!

When February 12th, 19th, 26th, 5:30-7:30 pm,

Where: Online.

Details available from winslowartcenter.com

MARCH - ROYAL WATERCOLOUR SOCIETY SPRING SHOW

The RWS Spring Members’ Show is coming up, and this year I’ve set myself a little theme for the paintings I’ll be showing. I’m exploring the beautiful rain (!) across my favourite beach, keeping the watercolour fluid and loose. I’m already underway with the series, so keep your eyes peeled!

*Rain leaving the beach - Watercolour 60×76cm*

When: 20th March-18th April, 11am-6pm daily.

Where: Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London, SE1 9JH (Right by Tate Modern)

JUNE - SOCIETY OF WOMEN ARTISTS

This year, in addition to exhibiting my work, I am excited to be giving a demonstration. My aim will be to provide you with ideas and the inspiration to keep loose when painting. I will bring sketchbooks and a wide range of materials that we can discuss and get hands-on with. At the demonstration, I will be painting in oil.

When: Exhibition open 23rd-27th June, Demonstration Saturday June 27th, 2:30-4:30pm

Where: Mall Galleries, Pall Mall, London, SW1

OCTOBER - “THE POETRY OF PLACE - Painting the Umbrian Landscape”

Your opportunity to come and paint with me … enjoy Italian hospitality and stay in a castle! What more could anyone ask for?

This Autumn, from October 3rd to 10th, I will be running a week-long workshop in Umbria with the Winslow Art Center. All mediums and abilities are welcome. I will be using both oil and gouache to take you through my process including sketching and creating final work en plein air. I will be giving individual tuition as well as working as part of the group in what is going to be a fun, hands-on experience for everyone.

Imagine staying in a beautiful castle, surrounded by sunlit hills, olive groves, and medieval villages ... and just painting!

We’ll paint the stunning local views, with daily exercises, demonstrations, and one-to-one guidance. It will be a full week to immerse yourself in colour, light, and the joy of painting in a truly magical setting.

When: October 3rd-10th

Where: Castello di Petroia, Gubbio, Umbria, Italy

Details: Click here for more details and booking information

LOOKING AT THE REST OF THE YEAR

There is so much going on, with dates and details still firming up for a few events. I will be adding a new page on my website shortly where you can see “Whats On” as soon as I know!

Just a few events include the RWS shows that run throughout the year, Chelsea Art Society’s Annual Exhibition in June (17th-22nd) as well as its Members’ Show in November, and a small group of us based on the South Coast - Southern Plein Air - will be running a pop-up in May (18th to 24th) in one of the arches on Brighton’s sea front. I am also planning a show with Arundel Contemporary, most likely in August.

I will also start using You-Tube more to post videos of me working and also telling you what is happening, to go along with my Social Media.

Please keep an eye on www.lucymarks.co.uk, Instagram, and You-tube!

GALLERY NEWS

Harbour Gallery, Portscatho – A selection of my work in Oil, Gouache and Watercolour are on display in this beautiful space in Portscatho, Cornwall.

Where: 8 The Quay, Portscatho, Cornwall, TR2 5HF

*Painting Portscatho Beach from the Boatman’s Shelter*

Do go and treat yourself to April’s Artists & Illustrators magazine. I am sure that you won’t be disappointed.

Look after yourselves- and as always if you see me out and about say Hello - it’s always great to meet you all.

Lucy x

A Palette of Artists – New Exhibition at The Gallery at Green & Stone

August 21, 2025

Following the success of Palette’s inaugural show in 2023, I am thrilled to announce a brand new collaboration with the esteemed Gallery at Green & Stone.

Palette brings together a small group of celebrated fine artists - all members of leading art societies - recognised for their skill, vision, and dedication to the craft. This exciting group show features a selection of work from each of the eight painters and is a wonderful opportunity to explore a wide range of contemporary approaches.

My new collection has been freshly painted for this show. They are a collection of oil paintings created ‘en plein air’ from locations in and around London and further afield. It has been a joy to paint this collection of works for the Palette show and I hope you will all enjoy them as much as I enjoyed painting them.

I am delighted to be collaborating with the Gallery at Green & Stone on this exciting show and to be exhibiting alongside Amanda Coleman, Lesley Dabson, Roger Dellar, Penny German, John Killens, Robbie Murdoch and Max White. Artworks for all members of the Palette of Artists Exhibition will be available online on the Gallery website from 7th September.

Alongside the exhibition, there will a variety of events taking. If you would like to attend the Private View please RSVP by clicking here and do let me know as it would nice to see you there.

You might be interested in my live demo ‘painting loose landscapes in oil’ that will be taking place in the gallery on the 1st October from 11am to 2pm. Click here for more details.

FOR VIP EARLY ACCESS TO MY NEW PALETTE COLLECTION: All my newsletter subscribers will get a password for VIP early online access to see my new Palette collection available now to browse and purchase before it goes public online on 7th September ahead of the show.

Sign up via my contact page. Don’t miss your chance!

Blue Horizon - Oil 85cm x 85cm, by Lucy Marks

Exhibition Details

Dates: 22nd September – 4th October

Opening Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–5pm

Venue: Gallery at Green & Stone, 251–253 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HY

More details about the show can be found on my website here and on The Gallery at Green & Stone website.

MY FREE LIVE DEMONSTRATION

I will be offering a free drop-in demo at the Gallery during the show. This drop-in demo will be a fun exploration of how to paint loose landscapes in oil. I will be sharing my tips and working process - so I hope to see some of you there! Click here for details.

When: Wednesday 1st October, 11am - 2pm

Where: The Gallery at Green and Stone

Cost: FREE

PRIVATE VIEW

The Palette Private View at the Gallery at Green & Stone in Chelsea is going to be an exciting event where you can see all the paintings exhibited together and to meet all the artists in person. YOU ARE ALL WELCOME however, you need to RSVP to Green & Stone directly by clicking here. It is always great to meet my followers and fellow artists at a fun event, so I hope to see you all there! Click here for details.

When: Tuesday 23rd September, 18:30-20:30

Where: The Gallery at Green and Stone

Cost: FREE, however please RSVP

CHELSEA PAINT OUT

Palette will be collaborating with Green & Stone for a paint out in the Chelsea area. Paint alongside the Palette artists in a fun paint-out. There are some amazing prizes to be won! Thirty works will be selected by Green & Stone to be exhibited in their own Green & Stone Gallery in an exhibition from Oct 4th-11th. Plus you could win a voucher worth £250!

When: Saturday 27th September, 10am-4pm

Where: Meet at The Gallery at Green & Stone

Cost: £20 (For Tickets – click here)

TIM MARLOW SELECTS - BANKSIDE GALLERY

August 15, 2025

I am absolutely thrilled that my large watercolour Returning Tide has been selected for Tim Marlow Selects, part of Bankside Gallery’s 45th Anniversary celebrations.

Tim Marlow OBE is one of the UK’s most respected voices in the arts. He is currently Director of the Design Museum, and formerly Artistic Director of the Royal Academy and Director of Exhibitions at the White Cube. To be chosen by him for the landmark show is a true honour.

Returning Tide - Watercolour 100cm x 150cm

This exhibition took place at the Bankside Gallery and is now closed.

TURNER’s VISION AT PETWORTH

August 15, 2025

A real career highlight — I was deeply honoured to be invited by Petworth House (National Trust) to contribute to Turner’s Vision, marking 250 years since J.M.W. Turner’s birth. I responded to his painting Petworth Park: Tillington Church in the Distance with a personal written piece titled My Petworth which now hangs alongside Turner’s original in the gallery. It is also featured in the beautiful exhibition booklet.

The show is a moving tribute to Turner’s deep connection with the landscape. Being part of this, as someone who paints these views regularly, has meant so much to me. Don’t miss it!

When and where? Open until 16th November at Petworth House, National Trust (Click here for details)

Spring Update

April 8, 2025

Welcome to my Spring update! Where has the time gone?

It has been a fabulous start to the year with so much going on. My art practice is really developing this year, particularly with the addition of much more sketching alongside my plein air work. Sketching in watercolour outdoors is helping me build a rich body of observational source material to take back to the studio.

The year began on an exciting note with several exhibitions and workshops. It kicked off with the Royal Watercolour Society Mini-picture Show, which ran through December and into January.

In January, another highlight was my involvement in the Pastel Society’s Annual Exhibition at the Mall Galleries. Having one of my works selected was thrilling, especially as it was displayed alongside some truly illustrious pieces. Attending the Private View was a special moment, topped off by the joy of seeing a red dot appear beside my artwork. It’s always wonderful to know your work has found a new home.

I have also recently taken on an exciting new role as a guest tutor with the Winslow Art Center, a fantastic platform offering online courses for artists of all levels and mediums. My first course sold out, and I loved the lively participation from all attendees. Over three workshops, I demonstrated techniques for painting loose landscapes, each session featuring a different approach.

As February arrived, the improving UK weather allowed me to head outdoors with my pochade and sketchbooks. When the weather was more cooperative, I particularly enjoy being able to get back out and explore my local landscape up on the South Downs.

This Spring, I've been lucky enough to have my work included in the Arundel Contemporary Gallery's Spring Show, hanging alongside a fantastic range of contemporary works in all mediums.

Do visit the Arundel Contemporary website to learn more: www.arundelcontemporary.com.

And the pace isn't slowing down! The Royal Watercolour Society Spring Show is now open (through until April 26th) at the Bankside Gallery. I have three works on show, each inspired by favourite locations and brimming with the anticipation of spring. You can browse all the artworks by clicking here.

Building on the success of my first workshops, the Winslow Art Center invited me to lead their Spring Fling event—a three-day online festival featuring artists from various disciplines. I'll be running a short introductory event on 10th April at 4pm UK. It is completely free to attend. You can find out more at www.winslowartcenter.com.

Then, later in April, I'll lead my second workshop series at Winslow, "Painting Loose Landscapes in Three Different Mediums." Over three Thursdays, from April 24 to May 8. We will paint the same scene using Oil, Watercolour, and Gouache.

The goal is to encourage artists to embrace freedom in their preferred medium, experimenting and discovering new possibilities. You can find all the details and sign up here: Lucy Marks – Painting Loose Landscapes.

And finally … if this was not enough, please do head over to you-tube and see this and more in my latest Spring Update Vlog - just click here.

There is already plenty more planned for late Spring and Summer, so watch this space!

Winter Update

December 2, 2024

I hope you are all keeping warm! Winter is upon us. I can’t believe it, only yesterday it seemed like I was getting ready for my solo show.

The winter months have been busy so I thought I’d send you all a little update about what’s happening!

July and August

August 31, 2024

This month has seen me finishing the final works needed to make this a true Times of the Day show and, of course, doing everything that is needed to create a complete exhibition. The show is less than a week away now!

June

July 17, 2024

June opened with an exciting evening painting at the ROSA Magazine Summer edition launch party at the wonderful Moncrieff-Bray Gallery.

I was invited to paint alongside a number of other artists and sculptors. It gave me a great opportunity to catch the evening light over the Sussex landscape. It was a rare dry and sunny evening in which I produced two en plein air works.

A trip to Richmond Park on another truly lovely day gave a real taste of Summer.

This time, I chose to paint a larger watercolour en plein air.The day was made by close encounters with the deer herd. It is such a natural setting, so close to the City where you can lose yourself in your work.

As I said last month, I have had to put in many hours back in the studio to start on some larger work.

I have some works at 120cm x 120cm and also over 2m in progress. It is not a quick process to build up the layers needed to create the work that I really want to show you in my Exhibition.

To reflect Times of the Day, I have been mixing my landscapes with some urbanscapes.

Not only is this a very different subject, but also, the city environment holds light and shade in such a unique way. I want to use my own observation to contrast the light on the static and muted colours of the buildings that form the frame of the painting, with the array of colour brought by the movement of people and vehicles within the scene.

As ever, I start with a plein air work, and that leads on to larger studio works.

All of this would not be possible without the right materials and support from the makers of those materials, many remaining true artisan businesses.

Thank you to Rosemary Brushes along with your personal note, and the team at Michael Harding who made such a generous donation of both oils and watercolours.