My original painting is sold, and I have released the expressive horse picture ‘Mazarron. as a canvas print, in several sizes. A splashy piece full of texture and movement, I used inks to create a feeling of movement and energy flowing across the canvas. This is a Spanish horse, so I named him after the beautiful seaside town where Mum lives. Having been surrounded by horses all of my life, I enjoy painting the beauty and grace, I hope to create more in this series.
A new owl painting !
Easter Gift Guide
I thought it would be a lovely idea to put together a useful gift guide for smaller items in my print shop this month. I have some lovely bags and little books and prints which may fit the bill. Check it out here and if you enjoy it please feel free to share or Pin the page!
Geese in Bed
Having been hospitalised for six weeks after my accident, I'm now making a good recovery and hope to be walking again in the next week or two. For now, I am sketching in bed and planning a new, bird-themed collection!
Woodland Stag Art Workshop - my first date back!
Temporary contact for Sue
My regular email is having technical trouble so I have set up a new email as a temporary measure. I can also be contacted via my Facebook, Instagram, Linked-in accounts. The new email address is hellosuegardner@gmail.com. Please note, responses may take a little longer than usual while I'm in hospital.
A bit of a set-back
My partner and I had been looking for a fun form of exersize for ages, because we both need to lose weight and get fitter - Drs orders. I suddenly thought about Pickleball and so we went along to a session with our local club, as a sort of trial.
It was great! Fun, funny, challenging but low impact. Great! Unfortunately just before we finished I was stepping forward to stretch for the ball and my leg hyper extended and broke, and down I went.
So I've been in hospital since the 27th Jan working my way through a sea of pain, faintness and sickness. Initially the foot was in danger because the artery was damaged in the accident, so I had a major operation involving the orthopaedic and vascular teams. I have four pins into my leg bones. I'm screwed into an external frame which is holding those four pins steady and safe.
Soon I'm hoping to transfer to a rehab unit and from there, home. I will be off my legs for another six weeks then will begin the process of getting upright and walking. At some point I will need an operation to reattach my cruciates, but not now.
I simply can't wait to get home to my dogs, I have never been away from them like this, it's awful really.
As regards work, I'll have to find new dates for my February and March workshops, however I have plenty of spare weekends so this shouldn't be an issue. I'll get in touch with everyone over the next week to confirm changes.
I'll have to adapt my painting practice dramatically while I am immobilised.
Mark and I have decided to hold a very big sale of my existing art originals to raise funds to support me while I cannot work. This is going to involve very big discounts, so might be an ideal opportunity to acquire an original piece. At the same time helping me get over this set back, so I can continue to do the work that I love.
I'll release the special sale to my email list first, so please join it if you are interested 😊
Creamy White Cow Canvas Print - New Release!
Mixed media oil painting and digital painting, from my original piece and now available as a beautiful canvas print. My canvases are made for me by an expert picture-framing team, using sustainably-sourced materials. The water based inks we use are guaranteed to stay vibrant and gorgeous for 100 years
'Fast and Free' Hares- Painting Workshop at White Dove Gallery, Shenton!
March 9th 10 am - 3 pm £70.00 Booking is through Tim at White Dove Gallery Phone: 07890 002127
At the White Dove Gallery, Shenton
Address: The Old Village Hall, Shenton CV13 6DP
All the materials needed for the day are provided, Spend the day with me painting, learning and socialising with a small group of friendly artists and take home your own unique and beautiful hare painting. Tea. coffee and cake included!
This workshop is suitable for beginners and seasoned artists alike. The focus will be on creating a painting with looseness and movement, using acrylic paints and acrylic inks. Simplify, free up your style and let the paint do (most of the) work! I will demonstrate the steps of my process throughout - I work in layers, so while I encourage you to paint spontaneously- there is plenty of time to relax in between layers. Hares are so beautiful: Shaggy yet elegant, scruffy and sleek, lollopy and engaging- they lend themselves very well to this type of painting technique.
A beautiful location in which to paint, light, warm and airy surrounded by inspirational art! This is a lovely opportunity to relax away from it all, whether you are already an experienced painter or someone who fancies trying out a new hobby.
Wear clothing that can cope with an accidental splash of paint, and get ready to have fun, relax and learn.
This workshop is suitable for 18 and over. Please be advised that the workshop is upstairs at the gallery.
Ready To Run - A New Hare Painting
Link to watch the painting taking shape
Here is my first painting for 2024, now available for sale £600. This guy features in my first video of the New Year ‘A Painting Makeover’ which can be found at the above link. This piece will be on my website very soon.
Big Lion Painting - Aurelius!
A hare and a video!
Sold Paintings Last Year
Thank you very much for your purchases, and Happy New Year!
Painting in progress - colourful sunset owl!
A lovely review for my painting workshops!
‘The teacher was very good. Extremely knowledgeable and encouraging in a laid back way. Making you feel comfortable at all times.
The venue was nice and cosy, with small numbers that gave a more personal and attentive atmosphere.
Lots of tea, coffee and refreshments on offer.
A very productive, enjoyable day.’
A beautiful review left by Sue Woodcock who recently attended my ‘Big Cats ‘workshop. Thank you so much Sue, I loved reading this comment, it made my day! Glad you enjoyed it!
Dante - Wild Stag Oil painting -Newly Available
Art Gift Vouchers
Painting Demonstration at The Atkins Building
I had a wonderful day at the gallery this week, painting a sheep in oils, and chatting to all of the lovely visitors. Fiona Marks was also in attendance, telling the stories behind her beautiful paintings that feature important women in history. We enjoyed it so much that we are going to do it again on the 19th Dec! See you there? See previous post for all the details.