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APRIL 23

Spend £70 or more on my website and get one of these cotton tote bags for free.


It was lovely to see you all at the Spring Art Fair at Northwood House.
I really enjoy this event. The next big event I am doing is The Garlic Festival
but may pop up at a couple of other fairs before then.
Keep an eye on my Instagram and Facebook page for details.

MARCH23
Exciting news for this month.
TROWBRIDGE GALLERY

Delighted Trowbridge Art Gallery in London have selected a few of my paintings to join their collection of limited edition prints.
Large scale and beautifully framed.
They will also be exhibiting these in America. So very grateful to for the opportunity to have my work shown further afield.

JAN 23

Iv just added some new mid century inspired prints. I have also created a new range of photo art which I will create a new website for.
Il update you on this very soon.

Thankyou all for your support in 2022. I wish you all a very happy new year.
I had a much needed and very enjoyable break over Christmas and now Im raring to go again.
I am hoping to get some new travel prints done this year.
I was so busy with paintings and printing last year, so apologies if you are waiting on new designs.
There will also be a new range of word art this year too. So please look out for these on social media.

DEC 22

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL
Thankyou very much for all your support again in 2022.
It is very much appreciated.
I could not do the job I love without you.
THANKYOU

DELAYED PRINTS As you are aware Royal Mail have had several strikes this month with more days to come in December.
This has caused delays and a backlog of parcels awaiting delivery which is why iv had to close my online shops early.

Understandably you may be worried about your parcels. All we can do for now is to give them time to arrive.

My customers are very important to me, so please don't worry as I will sort out any worries with regards to missing parcels in the new year.
However, I do still have faith in our posties, as for the last 5 years, iv been posted hundreds of parcels and Iv only had 1 go missing in all that time.

I'm still here at the end of an email if you have an urgent matter to discuss.

Im taking some time off over Christmas and due to the strikes, iv decided to close early this year.
Prints are highly likely to be delayed, lost or possibly damaged due to a backlog of parcels at Royal Mail.
So I will not be posting anymore orders out until mid January.
Sorry for any inconvenience. Please see links page for local stockists.

Iv decide to close my Etsy shop early this year due to postal strikes.

NEW! A5 SIZE IN TRAVEL PRINTS
A few of my customers have requested the travel posters in the smaller size,
so A5 now available.

TRAVEL PRINT SIZES
 


NOV 22
Here is a list of the Christmas Fairs I will be at. I hope you will come along.

Sat 19th Nov Seaview Yacht Club
Sat 26th and 27th November, Northwood House
3rd December, Weavers Yard Open Day
Sun 11th December, The Garlic Farm

Christmas cards are now available in packs of 5. Iv set it up so you can choose which designs you like.

BEMBRIDGE XMAS
 


SEPTEMBER 22

When I took on the studio at Weavers Yard, it was to give me more working space, I was hoping to set some opening times, but this isnt going to work for me. Although, I am often in the studio, I sometimes bring my work home.
So I will be open by appointment or if I'm there, you are very welcome to come in and browse.
I have booked in for some Christmas fairs, so keep an eye out here, or on my Instagram and Facebook pages for more details.
I will also have occasional Open Studio days.


AUGUST 22
Iv settled into my new Studio now down at Weavers Yard. Its more of a studio space than a gallery with set opening hours, but if im in you are welcome to view the large selection of prints, cards and original paintings I have in stock in the little shop area.

OPEN STUDIO 22

FRI 13THJULY - SAT 23RD JULY
OPEN DAILY 10-2

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS, PRINTS - FRAMED AND UNFRAMED
AND CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO VIEW OR BUY

10B WEAVERS YARD, BEMBRIDGE, PO35 5US
Weavers Yard can be found round back of Lane End shops
Parking on road.
NO PARKING IN YARD


Finding frames can be a headache.
Iv listened to your feedback and now you will see the option of imperial and metric sizing.
The overall size is very similar but for framing purposes I have given you two options.
IKEA usually stock 50 x 40 CM frames. Whereas 20 x 16 INCH frames can be found widely in most High st stores.

Size includes mount, so just look for a frame the same size as you order and the print with mount will fit straight in.


At long last I am moving from my loft studio into a new space at Weavers Yard in Bembridge. I will miss the view as I would often look out across to the harbour and the Duver on a hot day, longing for swim. But with the sloping roof and limited space the time had come.

I will be open for business at Weavers Yard, PO35 5UE. You are welcome to pop in to discuss commissions or buy prints and cards.
I will not have set open hours but will aim to be there Monday to Friday 10-2, sometimes longer but if you are making a special trip over, I would advise you text me first on 07563798996

Very excited to be showing at the Northwood House sprint art and garden fair this weekend on Friday15th and Sat 16th April 2022
Please come along and say hello

 



HAPPY NEW YEAR

Im feeling very excited about 2022. Im going to be taking my paintings in a slightly new direction.
Im very drawn to mid century designs and whilst maintaining my stripy style I will aim to introduce this style into my work,
creating a more minimalist style.
I am also looking forward to doing some shows this year.[/b]

2021
Back up and running!
There was a short delay for a while due to printer problems but issues resolved and my usual speedy service has resumed.

Its that time of year again.
Although Im listed in the back of the Open Studios catalogue, my loft studio just isnt suitable
for visitors and Im very busy keeping up with your orders, so not practical for me to take time out.
But so much of my work is available to view or buy from the Aqualibrium Gallery down on the duver.

You will find Julia, Will and Caroline very helpful and its such a lovely area for a walk and lunch or an icecream.
Just drive to the end of the road and look for the big green sheds.

You can also give me a ring or email me with any questions regarding my work or to discuss commissions.

And you can order from my website. Postage is free anywhere in U.K




Delighted to be showing my work at the AA London Gallery in Chiswick.
I will be working on some more London paintings soon.


I love painting stripes but sometimes I like to to experiment with other techniques.
So I have added a FREESTYLE section to my SHOP page.


NEW range of square posters with town and village names in fun colours.
BE THERE, BE SQUARE.
BEMBRIDGE BREAKWATER
 


Open Studios is going ahead ths summer. Although I wont have open doors,
you can find most of my original paintings and prints down at the Aqualibrium gallery.


FREE P & P IS BACK

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you so much for your support throughout this difficult year.
Lets hope things settle down soon.



2020

CHRISTMAS UPDATE

PLEASE PLACE YOUR CHRISTMAS ORDERS BY FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER.
I WILL BE TAKING A BREAK BUT WILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AGAIN ON SAT 2ND JANUARY.

WHOOPEE! Iv been featured in the Isle of Wight Living magazine.

ISLE OF WIGHT LIVING

STAR OF STRIPES
 


SHORELINES IN COWES HAVE INCREASED THEIR STOCK OF MY TRAVEL POSTERS
THIS YEAR. MOST DESIGNS AND SIZES ARE AVAILABLE IN THIS LOVELY SHOP.

Its all go at the Aqualibrium Gallery on the Duver.
They have a large stock of my cards, travel posters and art prints.
And are pretty much open all day everyday.

POSTAGE SEEMS TO BE ON TRACK NOW.
NO DELAYS FOR MANY WEEKS.
ROYAL MAIL ARE DOING A GREAT JOB!

The GARLIC FESTIVAL has been cancelled for 2020.
I love doing this show, it gives me a chance to meet my customers and have a good natter.

DUE TO COVID 19, POST MIGHT BE DELAYED.
POSTIES ARE DOING A GREAT JOB DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

The APRIL OFFER has now ended. If you would like to hear about future offers, please follow me on Instagram or Facebook.
a big thankyou to all who ordered this month and for sending me images of your framed prints.
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Im really going to miss seeing you all at the Easter shows this year, so throughout April, Im offering
BUY 2 GET 1 FREE on ALL PRINTS on my website.

I will always respond to your email, so if you think you havnt heard back, remember to check spam.

Oh dear oh dear!
There was so much to look forward to this year, what with the new Aqualibrium gallery opening on the Duver,
which has now had to adapt to a private view system, works are still for sale and you are very welcome but by appointment only.
The other galleries are operating online. Or setting up online.

I had booked into my usual art shows and was looking forward to seeing you all at the
Northwood House Easter Art and Garden Fair but this has been cancelled for this year.
As for the summer, we will have to wait and see.

BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS YOU CAN STILL BUY HERE DIRECT FROM ME AT STRIPY ART.
Your custom has always been appreciated and at this difficult time, I am literally jumping up and down if I make a sale.

Hopefully the old corony will be under control soon and we can all get back to normal.

A new gallery has opened down on The Duver in St Helen's, Isle of Wight.
It's very local to me, just a quick skip across the seawall and I'm there. So I'm very happy that Julia and Will, the owners, invited me to join them.
I have a good selection of paintings and prints on show alongside another couple of great artists. Please pop down and have a look. It's a lovely spot down there.
See my stockists page for details.

It's been a great year and all your orders have been much appreciated.
Thankyou so much!
I can't wait to get started on new paintings and designs in 2020.

2019

I have a really crazy creative painting spell lately. I just cant stop. Im full of new ideas and have been going all abstract.
As if I wasnt simple enough!
Iv been playing around with some little block stripe paintings.
I cant wait to do some big ones of these but for now I v added the little ones to my website and Etsy Shop.



Well thats summer over. It was all a bit hectic in August but great fun.
Thank you so much if you bought from me at the shows, galleries or online. Your custom is very much appreciate.
I am now busy painting to restock galleries in Yarmouth and Weymouth.
Check out my ORIGINAL PAINTINGS for new paintings.

Im pleased to now be stocking my Travel Posters Cards at SHORELINES in Cowes.

Next stop .....Christmas!

I am taking part in an exhibition all about Appley Tower in Ryde
which is held at MONKTON ARTS, 11 East St, Ryde. 26th August - 7th Sept 2019.

It was lovely to see old and new customers at the Chale Show. Im also taking part in the Summer Bembridge Art Society Exhibition in Bembridge Village Hall.

Summer Shows

CHALE SHOW 3RD & 4TH AUGUST
COWES WEEK - ART4SAIL 10TH - 17TH AUGUST
GARLIC FESTIVAL 17TH & 18TH AUGUST
SEAVIEW ART GALLERY DRINKS RECEPTION SATURDAY 17TH AUGUST 6PM-8PM



I was open for one day only in this years OPEN STUDIOS 2019 due to house move.
Thanks to those who came.
Hope to see you next year.


Look out for my stall at the GARLIC FESTIVAL and the CHALE SHOW.

I was due to take part in OPEN STUDIOS in July, you will see my listing in the 2019 book.
But due to possible house move I was unsure if I could take part. However this may still be possible.
Please check back here and my facebook page for updates.[/b.

I will have an Open Studio on May 27th Bank Holiday Monday to co-inside with the Bembridge street fair.
This will be at 17 Foreland Road, (3 doors down from the fish and chip shop). You are welcome to come and browse. If sunny there will be art in the garden.




OPEN STUDIOS - I was really hoping to do Isle of Wight Open Studios in July but looks like Im moving around the same time. Please keep an eye on my news page for updates on this

Free postage is back!

Many thanks to all who came to the new Northwood House Spring Art & Graden Fair this bank holiday weekend. There was a great turnout and all the traders I spoke to had had an enjoyable weekend. i will be booking into this next year.

New box of travel posters have now been delivered to Chessell Pottery. I love delivering stock here as its a good excuse to stop for tea and cake.

Busy booking for stalls. First stop.....Northwood House, Easter. Good Friday and Sat.

New stock of my travel posters and limited edition prints have been delivered to Framers, Union St, Ryde.

TRAVEL POSTERS now available from West Wight Framers in Yarmouth. A4 size only.

There is a large selection of my Art Prints and Travel Posters at FRAMERS in Union St, Ryde.

]ATTENTION Retailers on the Isle of Wight. If you would like to stock my new graphic design travel poster, please get in touch.
]Im working on new images all the time but there is a good selection for you stock.


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Last year was great, I moved home to the Isle of Wight, but I have such lovely memories of living in Dorset. I miss it!
However I have remained in close contact with friends and also the galleries who will continue to sell my work

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I also have introduced my range of graphic design prints to Stripy Art. These are all digitally designed on the computer.
There are some Travel Posters and funky retro designs. I hope you like them!



2018

Cards now available from Gurnard Press.