it’s all about the Severn

Welcome to my place by the Severn, the inspiration for my art, writing, producing and workshops. The river has flowed through my practice for many years and this site reflects that relationship. Please view the menu to find what you are looking for and get in touch via the contact page.

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When working with Japanese inks and paper putting them behind glass can deny their lightness and delicacy. Galleries are nervous about unframed works. So this one will stay at home with me! Allowing the work to be slightly off the wall and secured with magnets allows it to be free. #framing #fixings #galleries #studio #artists #sumiink #washi Having said that, I do have a couple of ice melt works in #evolve exhibition. They needed frames because they are bigger. One has a QR code to take the viewer to a film, made from recording footage of the process of making the work. Do come to Newnham between 3&18th June between 10.30am and 4pm. And let me know when so I can come and say hello if I am around. @thegeorgenewnham #Newnham Arts Fayre Decision decisions. Deciding on which works to show for exhibition in @thegeorgenewnham for our local #newnham arts fayre #severn #flooding #gardencliff #frottage #paperlitho #graphiteputty #sumiink #washi #climatechange open to public 3-18th June. IM me for information. I’d love to meet you there. Works by several artists, inc @nicholagoff @peterrandallpage @jenny.jop @sharon_harvey_art @keithbough @townlinghouse2022 and more! The George is preparing to open full blast soon, take the opportunity to see what has been done so far. And try out their coffee from @ethicaladdictions A special day! First lido swim of the year - 18degrees - fine once in. Thanks @lynn.medlin.733 for encouragement! #swimming #lido #bathurstpool @janinepartington you raised a very interesting point about being visible on Instagram. I have never used an image of my self on this account. And many people say "oh, I didn't know @severnsideartist is you!" The fact that I have @carolynblackuk too doesn't help (I am visible there). People often remember names, or faces. When they don't line up that is not ideal! So this is me. Like Janine, I dislike having my photo taken so selfies are painful to do. #goodmorning #goodmorningworld #artistsoninstagram experimenting with various drawing methods..... Ice ball and graphite powder, basking in the sunshine @artistsupportpledge #artistsupport @mattburrows3 it’s been a while. Latest works are #paperlitho #original #prints #printmaking with a twist! Often used as a transfer technique I have experimented with a #frottage #rubbing method, to transfer the texture of the rock surface. The process results in an infra-thin deposit of oily black to the paper. Then the print taken. Each transfer is different. It appears as a #drawing #map #aerial view of #geology. The plate is A4 printed onto A3 acid-free bright white paper. Signed. £150 inc p&p IM me if interested. #thankyou @artistsupportpledge #artistsupport @mattburrows3 it’s been a while. Latest works are #paperlitho #original #prints #printmaking with a twist! Often used as a transfer technique I have experimented with a #frottage #rubbing technique, to transfer the texture of the rock surface. The process results in an infra-thin deposit of oily black to the paper. Then the print taken. Each transfer is different. It appears as a #drawing #map #aerial view of #geology. The plate is A4 printed onto A3 acid-free bright white paper. Signed. £150 inc p&p IM me if interested. #thankyou #slowmotion #blackandwhitephotography #video #videoart #sunset