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St Ives | Cornwall
Now - 5th Jan 2026
I have had another painting (“The Back Road”) accepted by the Penwith Gallery for their latest Associates Exhibition. This will be on display until 3rd January.
The Back Road - Penwith Gallery
Now - 2nd Jan 2026
I have also had “Dissipation” accepted into the St Ives Society of Arts Christmas Open Show. The Mariners Gallery exhibition is now open and will run until 2nd January. As with the Penwith, this is a wonderful selection of works from many different artists.
Dissipation - St Ives Society of Arts
Now - 28th Nov
St Ives Arts Club members were invited to enter a competition to depict the Arts Club building, which has resulted in a very interesting display, as we were given free rein on size, medium, etc.
The entries are now on display for this week only, and visitors to the club are asked to vote for their favourite.
The Arts Club, Night and Day.
Dissipation
Acrylic on Board
£560.00
This painting has been selected by both The Penwith Gallery and St Ives Society of Arts for their Associate Members’ exhibitions. These are vibrant shows, with many artists submitting a wide variety of approaches to their subject. Many fine works do not make the final selection, so I was delighted to have been given this opportunity!
“Dissipation” began, as most of my paintings do, in my sketch book. A series of thumbnails and notes evolve until I feel ready to put paint to canvas (or board, in this case). Even though I have a composition mapped out, there is always the part that remains in the imagination; the part I need to hold on to tightly as I work, or the piece can wander off…
It took months to complete this piece – longer than most. Many layers of paint were applied, but the objective was always there, guiding me.
It is about capturing a fleeting moment, coupled with a sense of something more solid, though these feelings tend to group and then separate again, hence the title.
Beyond that…I prefer to let the viewer go on their own journey.
I currently have one of my paintings, Deep & Looking For The Cave, on display at Leel, on Back Road East in Downlong.
"Leel is an artisan shop and takeaway cafe nestled in the heart of St Ives, in the labyrinth of streets known locally as ‘Downalong’. [sic.]
A treasure trove of handmade products, paintings, ceramics, jewellery and homeware.
We also house an artisan slushie and coffee shop with locals loyalty card, serving our community year round at affordable prices.
Here you’ll also find the finest food products and gifts to take a little taste of Cornwall home with you."
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