AndreaFarmerArt

'The Window' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2012-01-28T12:04:00.000Z

'The Window' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 200 x 200 mm box canvas. Continuing my journey through the woods whilst reading William Wordsworth.

www.andreafarmer.co.uk
www.andreafarmerart.com
www.roguegenegallery.com

I am Sherlocked.

2012-01-22T10:26:00.025Z

If you follow me on Twitter, you will know I have been very excited about 'Sherlock' on BBC1 over the last few weeks. I'm also currently reading 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' by Arthur Conan Doyle. So when I saw this paper heart Valentine card created by Cherry Hall, I just couldn't resist it's charm. Cherry's cards are for sale at Community Bookshop Gallery, Chelmsford ... but this one now has a lovely new home on my kitchen dresser!

www.twitter.com/AndreaFarmerArt
www.cherryannart.blogspot.com/
www.roguegenegallery.com

Valentine Exhibition ...

2012-01-21T12:11:00.002Z

Please pop in and see the Valentine exhibition at Community Bookshop Gallery, 4 Market Road, Chelmsford CM1 1XA. Lots of wonderful art for sale created by Essex artists. There is also a display of handmade Valentine cards and postcards hanging in the front window. Artwork shown above created by either Cherry Hall or I. :)

www.andreafarmer.co.uk
www.andreafarmerart.com
www.roguegenegallery.com
www.cherryannart.blogspot.com

Studio Sale

2012-01-19T15:55:00.001Z

'Distant Light' by Andrea Farmer

Oil and ink on deep edge box canvas

500 x 500 mm

Was £149, Now £99

I'm having a small studio sale of selected paintings from my Affordable British Art gallery this month. Some are older artworks that maybe do not fit in with my current collection or I have decided probably won't be exhibited again in the future. Please pop over to: http://www.affordablebritishart.co.uk/gallery.php?artist=ANDREAFARMER&aid=8 and take a look. :)

'Through the Woods' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2012-01-17T12:54:00.000Z

Previously featured as a work in progress, here is the now completed ethereal landscape painting entitled 'Through the Woods'. Created in oil/ink on 200 x 200 mm box canvas. Grieve for the land on whose wild woods his name, was fondly grafted with a virtuous aim. Continuing the journey through the woods.
http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/
http://www.andreafarmerart.com/
http://www.roguegenegallery.com/

NEW - Autumn/Winter Newsletter

2012-01-16T16:06:00.001Z

Community Bookshop Valentine Exhibition

2012-01-15T10:30:00.013Z

Here are my two postcards that will be exhibited in the Valentine exhibition at Chelmsford Community Bookshop. Created in oil and mixed media, these cards will be on display in the front window alongside cards from other Essex artists. Exact exhibition dates to be confirmed, so stay tuned for further info.

NEW work at Community Bookshop Gallery

2012-01-14T13:19:00.000Z

There are lots of lovely new artworks for sale at Chelmsford Community Bookshop, 4 Market Road, Chelmsford CM1 1XD. Curated by Cherry Hall, the exhibition will change on a regular basis .... so if you see something you like, please don't hesitate to snap it up! All art on display is created by Essex artists. You can see some of my ethereal and coastal landscape paintings and Cherry's textile art including her popular essexgirl collection.
www.roguegenegallery.com
www.andreafarmer.co.uk
www.cherryannart.blogspot.com

NEW work for sale at Gymophobics

2012-01-11T19:38:00.002Z

I've put some new items for sale in the display cabinet at Gymophobics today. These make ideal Valentine/Mother's Day gift ideas. You can also see some of my larger ethereal landscape paintings on display in the gym and Alaria beauty room. Visit Gymophobics at 7-13 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PZ. www.gymophobics.co.uk/chelmsford

What Katie Wore : THE END!

2012-01-10T16:33:00.002Z

One of my fave fashion blogs has retired today. After three years of sharing her eclectic style, 'What Katie Wore' is no more. Katie and Joe have shown amazing dedication to their blog. Katie wore the outfits. Joe wrote the words. A different outfit. Every day. Part of my essential daily blog reading I shall miss them both. I wish them every happiness ... and can't wait to see what they do next! http://www.whatkatiewore.com/

'Untrodden Path' - NEW work on paper

2012-01-09T16:17:00.000Z

The first in a new series of works on paper. This collection of ethereal landscape paintings will measure 355 x 250 mm, created in oil/ink on 240gsm oil paper and be supplied unframed. 'Untrodden Path' is the first to be released for sale at the affordable price of £49. Please visit: http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/ for further information.

More sketch book daubs ...

2012-01-03T12:46:00.000Z

'Zakynthos Fish' - NEW med landscape painting

2012-01-02T15:05:00.001Z

'Zakynthos Fish' is the latest addition to my Mediterranean landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 300 x 205 mm canvas board. Unframed. Based on a sketch book painting created whilst in Alykanas, Zante, Greece in September 2011.
http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/
http://www.andreafarmerart.com/

End of 2011 ...

2011-12-31T16:31:00.000Z

'Sands of Time', ethereal coastal landscape painting.

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! :)

www.andreafarmer.co.uk

www.roguegenegallery.com

Commission in progress ...

2011-12-29T13:57:00.000Z

I'm currently working on an ethereal landscape commission. My client has specified cream, brown and red as the main colour palette to match with the colours in their dining room where the finished painting will hang. The photos show the first layers being put down on the 910 x 610 mm canvas. I'm hoping to finish this painting in the next few days. More soon ...

Foodie post

2011-12-28T16:28:00.000Z

Cherry Ann Art 'tagged me' in her recent foodie post: http://cherryannart.blogspot.com/2011/12/foodie-post.html and so here are my answers:

1) What or who inspired you to start your blog?
Members of Rogue Gene - www.roguegenegallery.com

2) Who is your foodie inspiration?
Jamie Oliver. http://www.jamieoliver.com/

3) Your greasiest most battered, splattered cook book is ...?
I own over 30 cookbooks and they are mostly still pristine. I'm a neat freak. ;)

4) The best thing you have ever eaten in another country, where was it and what was it?
Shoestring Restaurant, Zante, Greece. Chicken breast in tarragon sauce with crushed potatoes. Nom!

5) Another Food Blogger's table you would like to eat at?
Again, Jamie Oliver ... or Lorraine Pascale. http://www.lorrainepascale.com/

6) What one kitchen gadget would you like from Santa? (Money no object).
Flash food processor for lots of 'wazzing' Jamie style.

7) What is your guilty food pleasure?
Spicy chicken wings with sour cream dip. Yum!

8) Reveal something about yourself that others would be surprised to learn.
I don't like raisins or sultanas in savoury food. Bleugh!

Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas! My blogging has been a bit sparse in December, but I hope normal service will be resumed soon. :)

Vintage & Handmade Market photos ...

2011-12-19T21:10:00.000Z

Here are a few photos taken at the recent Vintage & Handmade Market held at Shire Hall, Chelmsford. My work was for sale on the Make, Do and Mend stall alongside other local artisans. The market had good footfall and lots of interest, but sadly I didn't see much money changing hands. I did sell my gingerbread person wool wreath though .... and have recently sold several button brooches and flower corsages through other outlets. :)

WIP ...

2011-12-12T21:23:00.002Z

Small ethereal woodland landscape in progress. More soon ...

Westfield and Jamie's Italian

2011-12-11T12:39:00.001Z

On Friday, I visited Westfield Stratford City for the first time. I do like to shop, but I wasn't sure if another shopping centre was really going to thrill me, especially as you can purchase pretty much anything online these days from the comfort of your home. However, I am impressed. I know Westfield is all shiny and new at the moment but with the exception of needing a few more pubs, most tastes have been catered for. There is a good mix of high street and high end brands, an impressive array of restaurants and eateries, a huge cinema, casino, bowling alley and for Christmas a temporary ice rink. I spent a very enjoyable morning wandering around (and making purchases!) before meeting hubby for lunch at Jamie's Italian.

Now, I am a huge fan of Jamie Oliver so was dead excited about visiting one of his restaurants. It was very busy on a Friday lunchtime, so we did wait a little while for our drinks but generally the service was excellent. The food was good, hearty Italian fare. Hubby and I shared a meat and cheese platter to start followed by pasta each for mains. The whole restaurant is very 'rustic' and 'very Jamie'. The staff were most polite and knowledgeable. My dessert was the fabulous Italian ice cream bombe with hot chocolate sauce. Nom, nom! We also shared some very good Italian vino. I was seduced into buying some Jamie's Italian cloth napkins (the same ones they use in the restaurant) to take home ... so our final bill was just shy of £80 and we had a really lovely time.

Given Stratford City's close proximity to Chelmsford, I will be visiting again very soon ... or at least as soon as my credit card has recovered!!! :)

http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/
http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/

'Solitary Cliffs' in Etsy Treasury!

2011-12-07T14:16:00.000Z

Many thanks to Etsy member 'ArtInWax' for featuring my ethereal landscape painting 'Solitary Cliffs' in her Etsy Treasury entitled 'British Blue': http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTYxOTAyNjF8MTQyMDI0NTEyNQ/british-blue

Vintage & Handmade Market this Saturday!

2011-12-05T21:56:00.000Z

Please pop along to the Vintage & Handmade Market at Shire Hall, Chelmsford on Saturday 10th December 2011. I will be selling a selection of my ethereal landscape and abstract paintings plus craft items on the Make, Do and Mend stand. The market is open from 10am - 4pm ... the ideal place to get some fabulous Christmas gifts!
www.andreafarmer.co.uk
http://www.trulymadlyvintage.com/
http://makedomend.com/

Buy handmade ...

2011-12-02T11:47:00.000Z

I'd had my eye on these lovelies for a while ... and now they are mine! Helen 'Aitch' Davison creates handmade decorations, notepads and other items which have proved very popular at craft fairs recently. I purchased these from Aitch's Esty shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtyAitch as I love anything 'spotty'. The notepad is a welcome addition to my kitchen and the Christmas decoration is currently hanging on my kitchen dresser. Aitch also creates intricate abstract art: http://www.helendavision.co.uk/ and http://www.roguegenegallery.com/

Buy handmade for Christmas! :)

Colchester Slackspace art auction

2011-11-29T20:03:00.001Z

Bid for my ethereal landscape painting 'Frozen' at the Slackspace art auction on Sunday 4th December 2011. Loads of great artwork donated by Essex artists! http://iheartslackspace.blogspot.com/

New stock at Make, Do and Mend

2011-11-21T15:43:00.000Z

I've re-stocked my cabinet at Make, Do and Mend adding some new paintings and craft items. You will also be able to buy my work from the Vintage & Handmade Market, Shire Hall, Chelmsford on Saturday 10th December 2011. There will be a selection of vintage & handmade clothing, homewares, jewellery, art and lot more for sale at the market. The ideal place to buy your original, handmade Christmas gifts! http://makedomend.com/

Now selling at Gymophobics

2011-11-17T11:00:00.000Z

In the run up to Christmas, I will be selling some of my smaller paintings and craft items from the display cabinet at Gymophobics. You can also see two of my larger ethereal coastal landscape paintings 'Watching the Tide' and 'Immortal Sea' in the gym and beauty areas. Gymophobics is situated at 7-13 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2PZ. Please do pop in and take a look! http://www.gymophobics.co.uk/chelmsford/

Sketch book daubs ...

2011-11-16T15:14:00.000Z

Sketch book 'daubs' ... an exercise to free myself from my usual painting constraints. That is what I love about sketch books. Freedom to be experimental and create without worry of mistakes!

'Wild Woods' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-11-14T15:21:00.000Z

Another completed WIP ... 'Wild Woods' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. Grieve for the land on whose wild woods his name, was fondly grafted with a virtuous aim.

http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/
http://www.andreafarmerart.com/
http://www.roguegenegallery.com/
http://www.affordablebritishart.co.uk/

11/11/11

2011-11-11T14:55:00.003Z

'Solitary Cliffs' - NEW work on paper

2011-11-10T16:33:00.000Z

Another completed work in progress ... 'Solitary Cliffs' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape works on paper collection. Created in oil on 190 x 140 mm 300gsm paper. Presented in a smooth cream 254 x 202 mm bevel cut mount. Unframed. Sea and land. Solitary cliffs in the hazy distance.

http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/
http://www.andreafarmerart.com/

'The Olive Grove' in Etsy Treasury!

2011-11-09T15:59:00.000Z

Many thanks to fellow Etsy and Rogue Gene member 'ArtyAitch' for featuring my ethereal landscape work on paper 'The Olive Grove' in her Etsy Treasury entitled 'Seasonal Cheer': http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODM5MTMzM3wxMDYwNjM3Mzk3/seasonal-cheer?index=0

My Etsy shop: http://www.andreafarmerart.etsy.com/
Aitch's Etsy shop: http://www.artyaitch.etsy.com/
See both our work at: http://www.roguegenegallery.com/

WIP ...

2011-11-08T11:46:00.001Z

The Zakynthos fish are progressing nicely and I've started on a new range of ethereal and coastal landscape paintings on paper. More soon ...

Strange shoes ...

2011-11-04T08:53:00.000Z

Something a bit different from my sketch book. Greek and Turkish shoes. :)

Another year older ...

2011-11-03T12:06:00.000Z

Etsy Treasury lists

2011-11-02T09:00:00.004Z

Many thanks to Etsy member 'cherryannart' for including my ethereal landscape works on paper in three of here recent Treasury lists. You can view all of Cherry's lovely lists here: http://www.etsy.com/people/cherryannart/treasury?ref=pr_treasury_more

Andrea Farmer Art on Etsy: www.andreafarmerart.etsy.com
Cherry Ann Art on Etsy: http://www.cherryannart.etsy.com

Inky sketch book ...

2011-11-01T10:50:00.001Z

2011-10-30T12:50:00.001Z

I have a new obsession. PINTEREST! Pinterest is a virtual pinboard - a place to catalogue and share the things you love. It reminds me of the mood boards I used to create at college. I was introduced to Pinterest by fellow blogger Georgia Coote: http://georgiacoote.blogspot.com/ and http://pinterest.com/georgiacoote/ You can find my boards at: http://pinterest.com/andreafarmerart/ Happy pinning! :)

Cherry's Mosaic Monday II

2011-10-25T16:31:00.000+01:00

Yay! My work is featured again in Cherry's Chelmsford Arts Trail themed Mosaic Monday. Check out Cherry's fabulous blog: http://cherryannart.blogspot.com/

Final reminder ...

2011-10-21T11:31:00.000+01:00

Final reminder for those who haven't seen my solo show at Essex Record Office. Exhibition ends on Friday 28th October 2011. :)

Cherry's Mosaic Monday

2011-10-20T14:41:00.000+01:00

Many thanks to Cherry Ann Art for featuring my work (top, left hand square) in her Chelmsford Arts Trail themed Mosaic Monday. Check out Cherry's blog: http://cherryannart.blogspot.com/ and her Mosiac Monday on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52037081@N04/6249534762/

WIP ...

2011-10-19T09:00:00.004+01:00

Here are some current works in progress. A small fish painting based on the Zante fish from my sketch book and a large ethereal landscape painting. :)

Blogger probs!

2011-10-18T10:39:00.000+01:00

I'm having issues with Blogger again. I'm not able to comment on other bloggers blog posts at the mo. Sorry fellow bloggers. I am reading, I just can't speak to you! :(

Return of inky sketch book ...

2011-10-13T10:54:00.000+01:00

It's been a while ... but here's an inky sketch of rocks and crashing waves. More very soon. :)

Etsy shop updated!

2011-10-07T09:00:00.002+01:00

My Etsy shop has been updated with some new ethereal landscape works on paper. I will be adding more affordable gift ideas to my little shop in the run up to Christmas ... so please do keep popping by: http://www.andreafarmerart.etsy.com/

MORE sketch book beach huts ...

2011-10-06T09:00:00.003+01:00

My fascination with quirky beach huts continues ...

'Thy Green Array' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-10-05T09:00:00.002+01:00

'Thy Green Array' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 200 x 200 mm box canvas. In thy green array, presiding spirit here today, dost lead the revels of the May, and this is thy dominion.
http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/
http://www.andreafarmerart.com/

Now selling at Make, Do and Mend!

2011-10-04T09:00:00.019+01:00

During the run up to Christmas, you will be able to purchase some of my smaller paintings and craft items from Make, Do and Mend at 94 Byron Road, Chelmsford CM2 6HJ. Make, Do & Mend stock beautiful handmade gifts, jewellery and treasures made by local people. Pop by to see it all, you'll never need to go else where for a present again! They also run and amazing selection of art and craft workshops, further info here: http://www.makedomend.com/

Exhibition reminder!

2011-10-03T10:17:00.001+01:00

And more ...!

2011-10-02T09:11:00.002+01:00

MORE travelling sketch book ...

2011-10-01T09:06:00.002+01:00

Travelling sketch book ...

2011-09-30T09:00:00.003+01:00

Beach buttons ...

2011-09-29T09:00:00.008+01:00

I created this cute button necklace whilst lazing on the beach in Zante, Greece. I had hoped to weave some shells in with it, but the beach is mostly sand and so none were to be found.

Holiday sketches coming soon. :)

Alykanas, Zante, Greece

2011-09-28T16:19:00.002+01:00

Hubby and I have just returned from a lovely week in Alykanas, Zante, Greece. Still very hot at this time of the year we relaxed on the beach and in the local tavernas. We also hired a boat for a day to see the Blue Caves. The first photo is the view from outside our apartment. Lush! Travelling sketch book returns later this week, plus I have some new paintings to share. :) See more photos here: http://s834.photobucket.com/albums/zz261/AndreaFarmerArt/zante%20-%20sept%202011/

Essexgirl Bride visits Essex Record Office!

2011-09-17T10:00:00.014+01:00

I'm so pleased that Essexgirl bride has visited my Ethereal Landscape and Expressive Abstract exhibition at Essex Record Office! She's also written a lovely piece about my work on her Essex Life blog: http://essex.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/essexgirl-bride--wedding-list--wishes/id/5761/

My exhibition runs until the end of October 2011, so please do go and have a look! http://www.essex.gov.uk/Libraries-Archives/Record-Office/Visiting-Essex-Record-Office/Pages/Visiting-Essex-Record-Office.aspx#5

'Dream and Vision' featured on Selected Artworks

2011-09-16T09:00:00.006+01:00

'Dream and Vision' ethereal landscape painting is currently featured on Selected Artworks. Many thanks Mike! http://mypicks.efikim.co.uk/2011/09/13/dream-and-vision-by-andrea-farmer/

NEW - works on paper

2011-09-15T09:10:00.007+01:00

'Over the Border' and 'Upon the Green' are the latest additions to my ethereal landscape works on paper collection. Created in oil/ink on 250 x 175 mm 300gsm paper. Unframed. These paintings make excellent affordable gifts!
http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/
http://www.andreafarmerart.com/

Make, Do & Mend

2011-09-14T11:39:00.001+01:00

I had a great time last night at Make, Do & Mend in Byron Road, Chelmsford. Georgia Coote was running two workshops as a part of the Chelmsford Arts Trail.
www.georgiacoote.co.uk/
http://georgiacoote.blogspot.com/
http://www.chelmsfordartstrail.com/

The first was a tile decorating workshop and the second a vintage paper dolls workshop. Georgia provided all the materials plus some lovely chocolate homemade brownies! You can see my tile in progress above, and the rest of the tiles other participants made. Georgia had created the paper doll templates too, and provided some of her surface pattern designs to be used to make the clothes. Mine turned into a collage as I was inspired by the bunting hanging in Make, Do & Mend.

In the second photo above, you can see Georgia's wall of tile transfers which she created for the arts trail. I think every home needs to have some of these tile transfers! The third photo shows Georgia's lovely sister Allie, hard at work with her paper dolls. The final photo is of a super handmade sausage dog brooch that I purchased from the shop, created by Nastassia Player. Make, Do & Mend is owned by the multi talented Hannah Elgie and is an absolute haven for creative types. Lots of exciting events and workshops take place there, so please visit their website for further info: http://makedomend.com/

Many thanks to Georgia, Hannah and all for a lovely evening. :)

WIP ...

2011-09-13T09:30:00.011+01:00

Some more work in progress for you. Continuing with a muted palette, this will be an ethereal woodland scene. Created in oil/ink on 51 x 51 cm deep edge box canvas. I'm still finding the works of William Wordsworth very inspiring. Inky sketch book will be returning soon. :)

Follow the trail ...

2011-09-12T10:32:00.002+01:00

Hubby and I walked some of the Chelmsford Arts Trail yesterday afternoon. Starting at my venue, Barda Restaurant, we wound our way around the streets to the Shiny Shed HQ and the collective exhibition at the old Barclays building in the town centre. The top photo shows my ethereal landscape painting 'Dream and Vision' in the collective exhibition. In the second photo, you can see Cherry Hall's 'Doris' standing proud in the far corner. Doris is created from mosaic and found objects. She's amazing! There is lots more work from various trail artists in the collective exhibition, but I couldn't photograph them all. The last four photos show some of the work by artists at the Spray Can Gallery. These are situated around the old university buildings behind the Railway Tavern on Duke Street. The fumes from the paint made me dizzy! There are various trail events and workshops going on all this week as a part of the trail and the Altogether Now festival.

For further photos and info, please visit:

http://www.chelmsfordartstrail.com/

http://www.altogether-now.co.uk/

'Dream and Vision' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-09-09T09:00:00.012+01:00

'Dream and Vision' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. Through dream and vision did she sink, delighted all the while to think, that on those lonesome floods, and green savannahs she should share, his board with lawful joy, and bear his name in the wild woods. http://www.andreafarmer.co.uk/

See this painting in the Chelmsford Arts Trail group exhibition at Trail HQ, Chelmsford Town Centre, Essex. www.chelmsfordartstrail.com

Chelmsford Arts Trail 2011

2011-09-08T09:00:00.022+01:00

My artworks are now installed at Barda Restaurant, 30-32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1SW. Four ethereal / coastal landscapes are on display on the main wall, which you can also see through the front window. The paintings are 'Bring Hither', 'Pursuit of Happiness', 'Oer Woodland Air' and 'Immortal Sea'. Chelmsford Arts Trail runs until Sunday 18th September 2011 at various venues around the town centre. All artworks are for sale. For further information and to download the trail map, please visit: www.chelmsfordartstrail.com

Press ...

2011-09-07T08:55:00.002+01:00

Essex Record Office exhibition

2011-09-06T12:09:00.000+01:00

Here are some photos from my Expressive Abstract and Ethereal Landscape exhibition, which was installed at Essex Record Office last night. Sorry for the badly lit photos, but we didn't finish putting the exhibition in place until 8.30pm so there wasn't any natural light left! It took just over 3 hours for hubby and I to hang as the paintings needed to be screwed into the display boards. I'm pleased with the results though. The exhibition is open throughout September and October, so please do pop down and take a look if you are in the area!

'Bring Hither' - NEW coastal landscape painting

2011-09-05T12:19:00.000+01:00

'Bring Hither' is the latest addition to my coastal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. Looking into the distance at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex.
www.andreafarmer.co.uk
www.andreafarmerart.com
www.roguegenegallery.com

London and War Horse

2011-09-04T14:43:00.000+01:00

Hubby and I had a lovely day out in London on Friday. Starting with a wander down Bond Street looking in Mulberry and Tiffanys we then went on to The National Gallery and Trafalgar Square. Outside the gallery, until the end of October 2011, you can see the living wall, which is created from over 8,000 plants and is based upon Van Gogh's 'A Wheatfield, with Cypresses'. We also saw 'Nelson's Ship In A Bottle' on the forth plinth by Turner Prize-winning artist Yinka Shonibare and the Olympics 2012 countdown clock. After a visit to the gallery, we went for a yummy long lunch in Cote Brasserie in St. Martin's Lane. Lunch was followed by a walk to Covent Garden where we saw some very bizarre street entertainment!
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/van-gogh-painting-brought-to-life-as-living-wall
http://www.ansgroupeurope.com/lwg.html
http://www.cote-restaurants.co.uk/

Then we made our way to the New London Theatre to see War Horse, which was totally amazing. I confess, I blubbed through most of the performance and was utterly captivated by the puppets and how real the horses mannerisms are. War Horse is based on the novel by author Michael Morpurgo and tells the emotionally charged story of a boy and his beloved horse. At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. Joey is soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey. Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home. http://warhorselondon.nationaltheatre.org.uk

WIP and exhibition prep ...

2011-08-30T12:33:00.000+01:00

End of season ...

2011-08-24T10:49:00.001+01:00

As the end of summer approaches, here are a few perky flowers left in the garden. I've already stocked up on tulip, daffodil and allium bulbs for the spring. With the last summer bank holiday on the horizon it is time to tidy up the garden and ponder on what lies ahead ...

V Festival Chelmsford 2011

2011-08-22T19:06:00.000+01:00

Whoop! Whoop! Hubby and I had a fantastic time at V Festival Chelmsford over the weekend. Example and Jessie J were amongst my very fave acts. I was lucky enough to get close to the front of the stage for both of these and the atmosphere was amazing! Other great music over the two days included: Ellie Goulding, The Mummers, Hurts, Imelda May, Squeeze, Rihanna, Arctic Monkeys, Cast, I Am Kloot, Kaiser Chiefs, Alice Gold and The Courteeners. I'm feeling a bit exhausted today, despite the fact we didn't camp at Hylands Park, but I reckon we covered about 20 miles of walking over the weekend! You can see more photos here:
http://s834.photobucket.com/albums/zz261/AndreaFarmerArt/V%20Festival%202011%20-%20Saturday/
http://s834.photobucket.com/albums/zz261/AndreaFarmerArt/V%20Festival%202011%20-%20Sunday/

'Immortal Sea' - NEW coastal landscape painting

2011-08-19T11:45:00.000+01:00

Continuing with a muted palette, experimenting with mark making and reading William Wordsworth. :)

'Immortal Sea' is the latest addition to my ethereal coastal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. Hence in a season of calm weather, though inland far we be, our souls have sight of that immortal sea.
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'Woodland Dwelling' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-08-18T10:40:00.000+01:00

I'm working very, very hard this week. Arts Trail and ERO exhibition not far off. Lots to organise! :)

'Woodland Dwelling' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. She has a world of ready wealth, our minds and hearts to bless, spontaneous wisdom breathed by health, truth breathed by cheerfulness.
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'Into the Tumult' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-08-16T15:19:00.000+01:00

'Into the Tumult' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 51 x 51 cm deep edge box canvas. The leafless trees and every icy crag, tinkled like iron; while far-distant hills, into the tumult sent an alien sound.
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'Eternity of Thought' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-08-15T12:30:00.002+01:00

Another completed work in progress ... 'Eternity of Thought' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. Wisdom and spirit of the universe! Thou soul, that art the eternity of thought!
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Forthcoming exhibitions ...

2011-08-11T09:11:00.000+01:00

Exhibition poster created using Photoshop. Essex Record Office and Arts Trail exhibitions are fast approaching!

'The Land Beyond' completed commission

2011-08-10T10:49:00.001+01:00

Here is the completed commission ... just waiting for it to dry, and then it's off to a new home!

Variegated Coleus ...

2011-08-09T14:38:00.000+01:00

WIP ...

2011-08-07T09:40:00.000+01:00

Current work in progress ... ethereal landscape paintings and commission triptych. :)

'Movement and Light' art tags in Etsy Treasury!

2011-08-05T16:23:00.000+01:00

Many thanks to Etsy member 'Ameriscott' for featuring my landscape art tags 'Movement and Light' in her Etsy Treasury entitled 'Jetset Ultraluxe Fall'. Please check it out here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzU1NjUyN3w1MTkwMTc1Mjc/jetset-ultraluxe-fall?index=0

My little Etsy shop has had a tidy up today. New items coming very soon! :)

'Rustic Woodland View' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-08-03T10:26:00.000+01:00

'Rustic Woodland View' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. Inspired by the William Wordsworth poem 'We are Seven'. She had a rustic, woodland air, and she was wildly clad; her eyes were fair, and very fair; her beauty made me glad.
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'Crossed the Wild' - NEW work on paper

2011-08-02T10:27:00.000+01:00

'Crossed the Wild' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape works on paper collection. Created in oil/ink on 250 x 175 mm 300gsm paper. Unframed. Rustic land and wild flowers. You can see a selection of my landscapes on paper at the Essex Record Office, Chelmsford during September 2011.
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'Oer Woodland Air' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-07-28T09:48:00.000+01:00

More completed work in progress for you today ... 'Oer Woodland Air' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. O'er rough and smooth she trips along, and never looks behind; and sings a solitary song, that whistles in the wind.
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'Pursuit of Happiness' - NEW coastal landscape painting

2011-07-27T11:11:00.000+01:00

Another completed work in progress for you ... 'Pursuit of Happiness' is the latest addition to my coastal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 510 x 510 mm deep edge box canvas. A relaxing day at the quaint coastal town of Wivenhoe, Essex.
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Oriental Lillies ...

2011-07-26T09:40:00.000+01:00

Currently growing in my garden. Rather pleased with these. They look beautiful and smell gorgeous!

'Incoming Tide' - NEW med coastal landscape painting

2011-07-25T10:25:00.000+01:00

'Incoming Tide' is the latest addition to my Mediterranean landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 410 x 300 mm canvas board. Unframed. View from Seven Islands Restaurant, Lygia, Lefkas, Greece.
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Travelling sketch book ...

2011-07-20T09:37:00.000+01:00

2008 - Thirassia, Santorini, Greece.

Further WIP ...

2011-07-19T11:00:00.000+01:00

Continuing with the muted tones and reading poetry by Wordsworth for inspiration. Here is a selection of current landscape work in progress, oil on box canvas and canvas board. Happily working towards my forthcoming exhibitions at Essex Record Office and Chelmsford Arts Trail. :)

'Earth's Diurnal Course' - NEW ethereal landscape painting

2011-07-18T15:34:00.000+01:00

'Earth's Diurnal Course' is the latest addition to my ethereal landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 762 x 762 mm deep edge box canvas. No motion has she now, no force; she neither hears nor sees; rolled around in earth's diurnal course, with rocks, and stones, and trees.

I've been experimenting with a more muted palette of late. Inspired by reading 'Monet in the 20th Century' and a contunuation of the subtle tones used in some of my coastal landscape and work on paper collections. I've also been inspired by certain poetry and song lyrics. :)

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Commission in progress ...

2011-07-17T14:27:00.000+01:00

Recently, I sold the painting 'The Land Beyond'. The buyer phoned me a few weeks later to say how much she loved the painting plus could she commission two more paintings to hang alongside the original, making a triptych. The challenge here lies in getting the mark making and shades of green the same as the original, so the buyer agreed to send 'The Land Beyond' back to me for this purpose. Above, you can see how this commission is progressing.

I've also got some new ethereal and coastal paintings in progress, which are earmarked for Chelmsford Arts Trail and Essex Record Office exhibitions. I will share these with you soon ...

Travelling sketch book ...

2011-07-15T09:56:00.000+01:00

2005 - Kefalonia, Greece. 2007 - Soukashan, Croatia. More sketches!

Community Bookshop exhibition

2011-07-14T09:51:00.001+01:00

You can currently see some of my ethereal and coastal landscape paintings at Chelmford Community Bookshop, 4 Market Road, Chelmsford CM1 1XD. I am exhibiting alongside Cherry Hall, Joan Ann (Mad Bird Designs) and Angela Reynolds. Many thanks to Cherry for organising the exhibition and to Evelyn at the bookshop for supporting local artists. The art exhibition will change on a regular basis and the shop offers a fantastic selection of books, so please do keep popping in!

'Evening Glow' - NEW med landscape painting

2011-07-13T09:20:00.004+01:00

'Evening Glow' is the latest addition to my Mediterranean landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 500 x 200 mm box canvas. Sunset view from Philosophia Restaurant, Pefkos, Greece.

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MORE travelling sketch book ...

2011-07-12T09:14:00.001+01:00

In late 2006, hubby and I spent a long weekend in Almeria, Spain. Plenty of red wine and lovely tapas was consumed on the afternoon of New Year's Eve, but we didn't know that the whole town shut down for the actual New Year celebrations. Not one bar or restaurant was open to see the New Year in! We spent the evening in our hotel room with a bottle of cheap plonk and watched the fireworks out of the window. Memorable for the wrong reasons. LOL. Anyhoo, here's my sketch book pages from that weekend.

WIP ...

2011-07-11T09:18:00.000+01:00

Here are two more work in progress paintings. It's taking me a while to finish these. A few artists I know are currently suffering from 'artists block' and I do feel rather distracted myself at the mo. I blame the weather! The painting in the background, on it's side, is based on a sunset view of Pethkos, Greece. The large ethereal landscape painting in the foreground is a lot more detailed than you can see in this photo. I've also got two small commissions to complete for a previous buyer ... plus three exhibitions to arrange by the end of this year! Better focus and crack on then, eh? :0)

The travelling sketch book ...

2011-07-08T10:10:00.001+01:00

Whilst looking through some old sketch books, I came across these drawings. In 2005, hubby and I visited Venice, Florence and Pisa for our honeymoon and I created these drawing whilst there. I like to think of these sketches as a pictorial diary, and they also evoke happy memories for me. I've got some more drawings from other places visited. I will share those soon ...

'Lush Plains' - NEW med landscape painting

2011-07-07T08:56:00.000+01:00

'Lush Plains' is the latest addition to my new Mediterranean landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 300 x 250 mm canvas board. Unframed. Balmy climate and lush fertile plains of Kos, Greece.
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'Mesa Vouno' - NEW med landscape painting

2011-07-06T11:19:00.001+01:00

'Mesa Vouno' is the first addition to my new Mediterranean landscape collection. Created in oil/ink on 410 x 300 mm canvas board. View of Mesa Vouno from Perissa Beach, Santorini, Greece.
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SAA Paint Magazine

2011-06-28T11:02:00.000+01:00

'Watching the Tide' ethereal coastal landscape painting is featured in the July 2011 issue of SAA Paint magazine. This months Member's Gallery theme is 'Pastures New'. :)
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Garden montage

2011-06-27T15:31:00.001+01:00

This weekend was mostly spent between my garden and watching the Glastonbury Festival coverage on TV. I also re-discovered this RHS Gardener's Notebook, which has been sitting on my book shelf for a while. It's a place to record what is happening in your garden, what has been planted and harvested each month etc. etc. It is suggested that you draw a plan of your garden and plants, but I decided to photograph the main flower bed instead and create this montage. I'm hoping this will allow me to remember what is planted where once the season ends - and will prevent me from digging up any precious plants or bulbs that are sleeping! :)

Work in progress ...

2011-06-22T20:01:00.001+01:00

Following on from the Hellenic sketches, here is the first WIP painting for my new Hellenic landscape collection. This painting is based on my photos of Perissa Beach, Santorini, Greece. Created in oil on canvas board. More soon ...

Happy Summer Solstice!

2011-06-21T11:13:00.000+01:00

'Summer Solstice', oil and ink on 25 x 17 cm 300gsm paper.
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Paintings recently SOLD

2011-06-20T21:15:00.000+01:00

MORE Hellenic sketches ...

2011-06-17T09:45:00.000+01:00