Wirral Society of Arts

 

Wirral Society of Arts have an Art Exhibition taking place at Mayer Hall, The Village, Bebington CH63 7PL. Open now until 26 October 2025.

It is definitely worth a look and is free to enter. I have two paintings on show.

It is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm, and Thursday 1pm to 7.30pm.

 

Grosvenor Museum's 15th Open Art Exhibition

 

'Keepsake Comes to Life' my watercolour and gouache painting won the Peter Boughton First Prize at Grosvenor Museum's 15th Open Art Exhibition. 

There was a real buzz at the private view. I met lots of artists and members of the museum board. It's a fantastic exhibition and open until the end of August 2025. 

Held at the Grosvenor Museum, 27 Grosvenor Street, Chester CH1 2DD. 

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm and Sunday 1.00pm - 4.00pm.

Navelwort

This is my watercolour and gouache painting of a Navelwort, Umbilicus rupestris, or common names Wall Pennywort, Penny-pies. I came across this plant growing in a wall by St Davids Cathedral, Pembrokeshire, Wales.

I had seen green ones before, but never one this bright colour. I discovered that if the navelwort grows in a sunny position it can turn red in the sunlight.

The name navelwort is a reference to the shape of the leaves, in the center is a navel-like depression. 

The colours I used to paint this where alizarin crimson, permanent rose, permanent magenta, quinacridone magenta and permanent mauve.

RI 212 Exhibition 2024

Cobweb with raindrops 

The cobweb is stretched over the grasses, and this pulls the raindrops into unusual shapes. 

This is a watercolour and gouache painting. It is one of three paintings that have been accepted into the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours 212 Exhibition 2024.

The exhibition runs from 28th March to 13 April 2024. It is held at the Mall Galleries, London.

Chester Zoo

 

Had a trip to Chester Zoo. Found some plants and look who I spotted.

Grand Christmas Fayre

 

I have a table at the Grand Christmas Fayre. This takes place at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight Village, Bolton Road, Wirral CH6 5DH. On 26th November 2023 from 10.30am to 3pm.

Come along and enjoy the lovely Christmassy atmosphere, look out for bargains, and I'll have lots of cards and prints for sale.

Ladybirds

 

Ladybirds are the centre of attention in this painting, crawling over a prickly plant. The silvery web adds extra interest. This is a watercolour and gouache painting on paper.

This is one of three paintings available to purchase at the Mall Galleries online website.