Best in Brent 2011

Posted on November 18th, 2011

Last night I won an artist award for Best in Brent 2011.

I’m absolutely over-joyed, I’ve never won anything before, but to win an award like this is a huge honour. Brent is a massive Borough full of people from different cultures and backgrounds, the diversity in Brent is astounding and I’m so proud to be a part of that and receive recognition for my work.

It’s not been an easy journey getting here, but I wouldn’t change a thing, and I am still enjoying the journey and looking forward to what comes next.

In August 2007 I left my job in fashion when a colleague of mine suddenly died. He was so young and up until that point was healthy, he had a very brief illness before it took his life. That’s what shocked me into making some dramatic changes in my life. It made me re-think things. That’s when I decided to leave my job and pursue my childhood dream of becoming an artist. With the support of my husband whose belief in me never fades, I was able to leave a regular income to follow my heart.

Just a few months later though, in December I was struck with an illness, I was soon after diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was devastated. Then followed agonizing months and for a good 9 months, I was completely unable to even hold a paint brush, let alone paint with it.

I then waited for medication to kick in, waited to find the right regime of meds that worked for me, rested and got bored out of my mind with resting. Gradually I was able to start painting again, this time with a renewed appreciation for how blessed I am to have not only the ability to paint, but the gift to paint.

The past year has been extraordinary for me and my work has been well received and liked by many.  Receiving more and more recognition compounds my belief that I did the right thing to leave a desk job and follow my childhood dream.

What was your childhood dream? It’s not too late to go after it.

Upcoming Events

Posted on November 18th, 2011

My next exhibition will be at Spitalfields Art Market next week where
some of my latest and so far unseen work will be shown.

Spitalfields Arts Market is a great place to browse and buy affordable
art direct from established and emerging artists.

Its the perfect place to find an original birthday or Christmas present.
There’s something for every taste and every pocket with a wide choice
of original artworks from paintings to photography.

When:
Thurs 24th, Fri 25th, Sun 27th Nov

Where:
Spitalfields Art Market
http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/artmarket.php

How to get there:
Bus: 8, 67, 149 and 242.
Underground: Liverpool Street Station on the Central, Hammersmith and
City, District, Circle and Metropolitan Lines.
Train: Liverpool Street BR

If Spitalfields isn’t a convenient location for you, you can also find me at
Willesden Green Library Centre on Sat 26th Nov and Sat 17th Dec, where
I will be participating in a fabulous new monthly event bringing together
some great talent. Showcasing glassware, jewellery, original paintings, prints
and much more.

A fantastic opportunity to pick up some really original art work for your home,
office or for a gift.

My work is also currently on exhibition in the Brent Art Fair at Willesden Gallery
inside the Willesden Green Library Centre. This is an annual group exhibition
showing a wide range of styles and disciplines. Exhibition is on now until 17th Dec.

On Sat 3rd Dec you’ll find me in the midst of the “Art on the Street” exhibition
in Maidenhead. A great little event that has grown and grown and is quite an
event in its own right. See their website for more details:
http://www.maidenheadartmarket.org

So plenty of chances to catch me and see my latest works up close!

Post Autumn Art Fair at the Landmark

Posted on October 18th, 2011

Once again the team at the Landmark Art Centre put together a fantastic art fair.

Each year I believe the standard gets higher and higher and the selection panel chose a great mixture of artists of all disciplines: drawings, painting, photography sculpture and more. Offering the public a huge variety of art to appreciate. Something for everyone.

Thank you to all of the team at the Landmark who work so very hard to put it all together and thank you to all of you who came and perhaps even purchased a work art for your walls. I hope you enjoy your paintings.

Landmark Autumn Art Fair

Posted on October 13th, 2011

Great News!

My next exhibition starts this Friday in Teddington.

Once again I will be showing at one of my favourite venues in London.

The Landmark Art Centre is a magnificent grade II listed building and holds two art shows a year.

Where:
The Landmark Art Centre
Ferry Road
Teddington
TW11 9NN

How to get there:
Train – London Waterloo to Teddington (about 35 minutes) then a 7 minute, signposted walk.
Tube – District Line to Richmond, then bus R68
Bus – R68, 281, 285, 33, N9
Car – Lots of free parking in the surrounding area, but none on-site.

When:
Friday 14th Oct 6pm till 9:30pm
Saturday 15t Oct 10am till 5pm
Sunday 16th Oct 10am till 5pm

Post Landmark MidSummer Art Fair 2011

Posted on June 28th, 2011

Just about recovered from my exhibition this weekend at the Landmark Art Centre. It. Was. Awesome!

I wasn’t even going to do this show, but they had a last minute cancellation so I went for it. The crowd were terrific. That’s one of the things I love about the Landmark, it attracts a great bunch of people who really are interested in art and buying art.

As always, the event was brilliantly planned and communicated. The organisers are a lovely bunch of people and its one of the reasons I keep going back again and again.

Thank you to all of those who came, it was lovely meeting you all, and I hope to see you again some time soon

Latest News

Posted on June 10th, 2011

I just wanted to let you know where I am for the next few weeks in case you’d like to see my work in the flesh!

North of the river I am currently showing my work at The Gallery in Willesden Green. There you can see 4 large framed pieces all of which have a very soothing and tranquil atmosphere to them. http://barnew.wordpress.com/

If you live south of the river, I currently have a show on at Southfields Gallery in Southfields, Wimbledon. http://www.southfieldsgallery.com/
Here is an invite to the Private View happening on Friday 24th June. This is set to be quite an event, with a barbeque happening, free drawing lessons will be conducted. Press and the Council Mayor are also invited.


Also on Friday 24th June, I will be showing at the MidSummer Art Fair at the Landmark Art Centre near Richmond for a 2 day fair. You can see me there on Sat or Sun. This event will be featuring some of my most recent work. Below is an invite for this event and also a 2 for 1 ticket for the Private View.


For any of you serious art lovers out there my work is featured in Galleries Magazine this month. A specialist art magazine with listings of galleries and art events for your diaries.

Time & Leisure Magazine out later this month is covering the Urban Art Fair, an event I will be at next month, in which my work is also featured.

So lots of events happening and plenty of opportunities to see my work up close. Hope to see you at one of them soon.

Studio Clearance now ended

Posted on June 4th, 2011

Well, I’ve had a very busy 2 weeks thanks to all you lovely people out there who took advantage of my fabulous offer and bought a painting.

Thank you to all of those who decided to buy a piece of art and I hope you all enjoy them.

Thanks to you guys my studio has more room in and I can start concentrating on painting some new pieces. I’m currently working on a new range of art and hope to be able to show them to you soon.

Studio Clearance Sale

Posted on May 20th, 2011

I’ve recently decided to have a studio clearance to make more space in my studio that is now becoming smaller and smaller!

So I’ve decided to give my work away for a jolly good price and remember, one day far in the future my earlier work my well be worth a few bob. So remember to leave it to your loved ones!

All the work that is on sale is shown in my “Gallery” starting from page 3. Anything marked with an “X” is on sale. My sale work is going for £20 plus £6 courier charge, they’re a steal! Grab yourself one now! The sale is on for just two weeks starting today. HAPPY SHOPPING!

Shipment within UK Mainland only.

Studio Clear up

Posted on May 13th, 2011

Last Saturday I was at Maidenhead taking part in an annual art fair called Art on the Street. The turn out was great and it was a fab opportunity to meet lots of exciting fellow artists.

My next exhibition starts coming Tuesday 17th May at The Gallery in Willesden Library centre. It’ll be on for a month and features some of my larger work.

In the meantime, I have been having a major tidy up in my studio. Love getting things in order don’t you?

As a results of this major tidy up I am absolutely knackered and have decided to hold a Studio Clearance Sale next week. I will be selling some of my older work at a vastly reduced rate.

These earlier works, will one day be worth a great deal I’m sure! After I’m long gone, people will want o know where it all started! So grab them while you can!

I will soon announce the Studio Clearance so you have a chance to get your hands on something unique.

My Current Exhibitions

Posted on January 25th, 2011

I am currently showing work in two fabulous venues.

I’m showing till the end of this month at The Landmark Art Centre, in their exclusive and awesome Landmark Gallery Show 2011.

This is a lovely venue, a Grade II listed building and is only showcasing 20 handpicked selected artist. In the middle of the exhibition is a stunning sculpture 40ft in diameter! Quite stunning.

For details see www.landmarkartscentre.org/whats-on/visual-arts.html

My second exhibition at the moment is with the Southfields Gallery in Wimbledon.

A lovely little gallery showing some fantastic work from a variety of artists, this is a group exhibition and well worth the visit.

Take a look at http://www.southfieldsgallery.com/