A pinch me moment!

1 Mar

Me with top art blogger Katherine Tyrrell in front of my entry ‘Patchwork Earth IV'

So this week was dreamy as I attended the Private View of the Royal Society of British Artists exhibition at Mall Galleries, London.

My painting was displayed beautifully next to an abstract by fellow exhibitor Beverley Holgate (@mitzimillie on Instagram).

I nearly didn’t make it as I actually had the concluding day of my Creative Sparks course in my diary, but the students are such a lovely supportive group that they insisted that we jiggled the dates around so that I could go. Massive thanks to them as I wouldn’t have met up with top art blogger Katherine Tyrrell, who I first met at the exhibition by the contestants of the Big Painting Challenge in 2015!

Here I am with Katherine in front of my painting which sold before it hit the wall!

You know the saying, it’s not what you know, but WHO you know….well Katherine is one of those people who fulfils both of those categories as she knows A LOT about the art world and her blog is the go to for aspiring artists wanting to make it their career!

Also attending was the incredible guest artist Anthony Eyton, who at 102 years old was present and very much enjoying the proceedings with his lovely daughter Sarah. I managed to have a chat with them before I left and was just in total awe of his dedication to his art practice, and the love of his daughter (also an artist) in caring for him. If you find them on social media it really is the most wholesome and aspiring thing I have seen.

So it is back down to earth and in the thick of it as I start the week with teaching, and trying to get my entry in for the SWA Exhibition - which I have left to the last minute for the 3rd year in a row!! I have work on the go but need to finish it pronto!

I have also been asked to do a demo to a local art club next Saturday so prepping for that too so I had better get to it!

I hope you have managed to find some sunshine this weekend - both literal and mental. Just turn the news off…there’s nothing you can do about things but worry and it really won’t help.

Happy painting

Alison

Alison Stafford

Drawn to the landscape, I am fascinated by the subtle shifts of colour, form and texture which are ever-changing according to fast moving weather patterns. The challenge is to capture it all with the energy and excitement that the scene before me ignites. Most of my work is started in my sketchbook and reimagined onto canvas or wood panels in acrylics, oils and pastels.

I also teach art to adults and love to use my enthusiasm and passion to light the creative fire within others!

I would love to hear from you if you would like to purchase my artwork, or attend one of my workshops.

alison@alisonstafford.com

https://www.alisonstafford.com