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Art & Rose Gallery

I few weeks ago I received a phone call from the proprietor of Art & Rose, a new gallery opening up in Pocklington, near York.

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A beautiful sailing ship moored in Hull Docks

Humber to the Wash Exhibition 2011

One of my Hull Docks series was chosen for the "Humber to the Wash" exhibition at the Ropewalk Gallery, Barton, Lincolnshire.

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Lily the Dachshund

Lily and Devon

As a result of Cottingham Day,I was given a commission to do a portrait of two dachshunds.

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Cows grazing on the Westwood on a beautiful Summer's day

Cottingham Day

This year I took part in the Cottingham Day activities on July 2nd.

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The Queensgate allotments in winter with the Minster in the background

Society of Women Artists

This year I submitted one of my paintings for the 149th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Women Artists.

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Commission work

At the moment I am involved in a commission featuring one of my favourite themes, Beverley Westwood.

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The Octagon

In November I was approached by "The Octagon Centre" in Hull. It does valuable work with the local community.

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The Secret Art Show

Towards the middle of the year I was approached to take part in "The Secret Art Show" in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust. I am pleased to say that my watercolour was sold and the money donated to this worthwhile cause.

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Beverley Open Art Exhibition

During the Autumn I exhibited one of my Westwood series pf paintings depicting cattle sheltering from the heat of the intense mid day sun.

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A street in Beverley with the Minster in the background after a heavy fall of snow

September, a demonstration in oils, Bridlington Art Society

This was a very pleasant evening with a very friendly society. After a very tasty fish and chip supper on the seafront, I set off to demonstrate how to paint Beverley Minster in the snow.

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A selection paintings displayed in the Wolds Gallery

August 2009, the Wolds Gallery, South Cave, Solo Exhibition

This exhibtion of my paintings has been the main event of the year so far. The work on show was very well received with a lot of positive feedback and a healthy sales record.

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An old sailing ship in Proinces Dock, Hull

“Reveal”, Open Studios 2009

3rd and 4th October, 10th and 11th October I am very happy to invite you to my studio during these two weekends in October. You will see work in progression besides finished work on display for sale.

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The Barge

The Barge “Phyllis” at Barton on Humber

I entered one painting for this exhibition, The Barge, Phyllis, and it was selected for display. I enjoyed painting this picture, especially the moody weather of that particular day.

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The sculpture above the West Door, Beverley Minster

“Carved”, an exhibition in Beverley Minster and Beverley Art Gallery

his exhibtion was organised by East Riding Artists in conjunction with Beverley Art Gallery. I exhibited one watercolour exhibiting the carvings outside the Minster.

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