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'Watership Down Trail' Illustration
Dec 2022
The new Watership Down long distance trail was launched by Whitchurch Conservation Group and Walkers are Welcome - Whitchurch, Hampshire, and with it, my official illustration of the trail, to be used in the trail leaflets.
It was fun researching this picture and a joy to illustrate.
The trail celebrates the 50th anniversary of the wonderful book by Richard Adams (ex-local Whitchurch resident) and the 50th anniversary of the creation of the North Wessex Downs AONB ; the setting for the story. It explores the wider landscape, taking you to some of the actual locations in the book: Watership Down is just on the way to Kingsclere, Efrafa is actually at a crossing of the footpaths on the Harrow way (see photo) and the rabbits cross the river Test near Laverstoke Park - all right here on our doorstep!
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We are so lucky to have this amazing countryside on our back door, and the link to this amazing book.
Available as an open edition print in 2 sizes from my Shop and also my stockists Overton Gallery Daisy Down Gifts, and The Little Chapel Whitchurch'
"A Moments Time May Not be Lost..."
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In 2021, my painting "...a moment's time may not be lost" won 3rd prize in the 'Postcards from The Trafalgar Way Art & Photography Competition', ran to commemorate The Trafalgar Way and Lieutenant Lapenotiere's journey.
The Trafalgar Way, runs from Falmouth in Cornwall to the Admiralty in central London and was created to commemorate the journey that Lieutenant Lapenotiere made to deliver the official Dispatch (report) from the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Today, a series of 39 bronze plaques located along The Trafalgar Way commemorate Lapenotiere's historic journey. One of these is outside Overton Library and commemorates the stop at Overton for the 16th Change of horses.
My painting depicts the 16th change of horses in the yard of The Red Lion pub, but with a twist - I painted the scene showing the present day in colour on the left, and fading into black and white as the scene reverts to the moment Lapenotiere's post-chaises pulls into the Red Lion premises for the 16th change of horses, some 200 years earlier.
I’m fascinated by those photos, where full-colour present-day scenes are superimposed onto old black and white photos, and thought this would make an interesting theme for a painting. This reconnection to the past, and the orders of Vice Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood to Lapenotiere to travel "using every exertion, that a moment's time may not be lost in their delivery." Lead me the title of the painting..."...a moment's time may not be lost", Overton, The Trafalgar Way 16th Change.
Available as an open print. A percentage from each sale goes to The 1805 Club
The Fabric of Liberty
In February 2020, I won a competition to have a piece of artwork featured in the new Liberty of London, The Liberty Book, released in April 2020.
Artists and Doodlers (definitely me!) were invited to create an original artwork interpretation of their wonderful mock-Tudor London building, to celebrate its restoration.
My painting 'The Fabric of Liberty' was chosen as one of only 30 included. It depicts the store being created from the 2 warships, sailing on a sea of that iconic William Morris design fabric...
.... I knew thousands of people would enter so I needed to think of something really different. I know the building and of course the beautiful fabrics. A bit of research involved a virtual Youtube tour of the store (which was hugely relaxing -you should try it!!), my friend Google Street View and a bit of Googling about the building itself.....Did you know that it was built from the wood of 2 old warships? The HMS Hindostan and the HMS Impregnable. And apparently the store is the same length as one of the ships!
I went to bed, slept on the idea and woke with the concept that I then went about planning, drawing and then painting. I submitted the image and received an Email 2 weeks later saying it had been selected! A very very proud moment!
'The Fabric of Liberty' prints are now available in Overton Gallery or in my shop
Brightening Overton Village Centre!
On Saturday 21st March 2020, I was one of three winners of an art competition to have our artwork adorn and brighten the doors of the village toilets in the village centre, with my 'The Bunting Fairy' painting
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Overton Parish Councillor, Jane Dooley, lead the 'Toilet Door Art Competition' with three classes – under 12s, 12-18 years and over 18s – one
for each of the three doors. Parish councillors shortlisted the entries and voting was handed over to the public, to choose their favourite in each age category.
Over 450 people took part in the vote - amazing participation typical of Overton. The doors were unveiled as each winner cut the toilet paper and removed the plastic to reveal their artwork beneath.
The other amazing pictures were Overton Sunset by Summer Patton for the under 12s and Kingfisher by Florence Turner 12 – 18years,. I represented the 'oldies'!
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I'll agree, it is an unusual location, but this has really brightened up the village centre and I'm so happy my art has contributed to that.
'The Bunting Fairy' print is available to purchase from Overton Gallery or in my shop
Nov 2019.
Gaynor at Renasci Designs in Overton is now stocking my tea-towels, coasters and placemats featuring my local paintings of Overton, Whitchurch and Winchester.
It is a treasure trove of a shop, just on the high street.
May 2019 - Overton Creatives
Our local group of diverse creatives hosted a fun evening of art, music, fizz and nibbles at the Overton Community Centre, on Friday May 10th, followed by an open day on Saturday.
Local support was amazing, as always, and we welcomed many visitors who came to chat with us, make purchases and place orders. Music was provided by Sharon East and Josh, and the event was kindly sponsored by Jon Mitchell at Wessex Business Hub
More Overton Creative events will be coming!
See 'Crew' photo - Left to right:
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raspberry - textiles and handmade felt pieces
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Lorlei Breeze - Artist
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Ruth Williams - Wirework art
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Little Brown Dog - Ceramics
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Jo South - Artist
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Fiona Rimmer - Print Maker
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John Bloor - screen printing and lino cut printing
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Feb 2019.
Artist in residence at the Gill Nethercot Centre, Whitchurch.
Showcasing my Whitchurch prints of
Chruch Street, 'Trout Spotting' at Fulling Mill, Whitchurch Silk Mill and 'The Gin Palace' Bombay Sapphire Distillery.
All prints available to purchase from DaisyDown Gifts in Whitchurch and my shop
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Sept - Nov 2018.
The Mottisfont Open Exhibition 2018.
My painting 'The Gin Palace' Bombay Sapphire Distillery has been selected for inclusion in the latest exhibition at this National Trust property near Winchester.
Running from Saturday 15 September - Sunday 11 November, 11am-5pm, it includes some amazing work - most available to purchase.