I am very excited to be one of the 91 shortlisted artists for the Wells Art Contemporary 2021 and my print ‘Bay Window 24’ is being displayed at Wells Cathedral, Somerset in the live exhibition from 28th August until 26th September. If you can’t make it to Wells then you can look at an online version of the exhibition https://www.wellsartcontemporary.co.uk/home

I have two prints in this prestigious online exhibition organised by the Mall Galleries / Federation of British Artists
Online 7 July to 20 September
www.mallgalleries.org.uk

My prints are Bay Window 14 & Bay Window 23, both mixed media monotypes with image transfer and acrylic paint on heavy duty handmade paper, image size 21 x 30 cm, framed 36 x 47 cm

Its been an exciting few days…I’ve taken ‘Bay Window 2’ to the Qube in Oswestry to appear in the Qube Open Art Exhibition on the theme of ‘Shape and Colour’. The exhibition runs from 1st July until 27th August & will also be online www.qube-oca.org.uk.
I am also delighted that two of my ‘Bay Window’ series of prints have been chosen for the online exhibition ‘Figurative Art Now’ hosted by the Mall Galleries & the Federation of British artists. The exhibition will go live online on 7th July. www.mallgalleries.org.uk
And finally I have had a print selected for the Wells Art Contemporary and will be showing my print in the majestic Wells Cathedral this September!
Happy days!! Though I really must update this website with some of my newer work but head over to my instagram page to see some images.

I’m thrilled to be taking part in #ikonforartists where the Ikon gallery devotes its galleries and its first exhibition after lockdown to an exhibition of artworks for sale by over 250 Birmingham artists. 100% of the proceeds from artwork sales goes to the artist. I am showing a small framed mono print with image transfer: ‘Small Golden Shed 1′ celebrating my Grandparents’ back garden in a working class suburb of Birmingham complete with garden shed and Anderson Shelter.

You can book a slot to visit the exhibition in person if you visit https://www.ikon-gallery.org

Teeside Print Prize
My print ‘Large Rutter Bros I’ has been selected for the Teeside Print Prize exhibition for printmakers using Intaglio and Relief processes. The online catalogue of the exhibition is on the Teeside Print Prize Facebook page @teesideprintprize and the people of Middlesbrough can see the exhibition at 2B Hill Street Shopping Centre Middlesbrough from 20th Feb-May 2021

The Rugby Open
I have two prints: ‘Grandad’s Shed Golden’ & ‘Grandad’s shed Lilac’ at Rugby Art Gallery but sadly nobody has been able to see them in real life. You can visit the website at http://www.ragm.co.uk and download a digital catalogue featuring all the artworks on show and vote for the People’s Choice Award. The exhibition will be available online until mid April 2021.

I am thrilled to have ‘Packwood Fragment 28’ Selected for this exhibition. The show gives artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a unique virtual exhibition and I am proud to be included with some wonderfully talented British artists.

“The ING Discerning Eye Exhibition is proud to launch its 2020 edition to celebrate the very best in contemporary British art and make 1000 exceptional artworks accessible through its new virtual format displaying artworks from 7pm on 19th November until 31 December 2020.  showcasing the artists’ shortlisted works with commentary and introductions by the selectors and a new platform for viewers to buy the artwork directly”

Browse through the virtual exhibition here: www.ingdeexhibition.org

Sadly all exhibitions I was involved in  now and in the near future have been cancelled. I am selling some of my recent work and selected artwork from my back catalogue via #artistsupportpledge on Instagram – I’m also posting on my Facebook artists page so maybe have a look if you have the time or the inclination.  Covid-19 has shut our world down for a time- take care everyone until we reach the other side.

My print ‘Round the Back 2’ is on display at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry as part of the Coventry Open 2020, however you can’t go and see it-the Covid-19 virus has shut our world down for a time. Take care people until we reach the other side.

I am excited to have six of my manhole cover prints included in this group show themed around the use of lettering, alphabets and text in printmaking curated by Bernie Rutter. It’s great to be exhibiting with other talented artists. The gallery is situated in a lovely spot in the Peak District, open Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 11am-4pm Gallery Top, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley , Matlock,  Derbyshire,  DE4 2EH Tel 01629 735 580 & check out their website www.gallerytop.co.uk