View fullsize So very lovely to have Naomi home again! Xx @naomigallowayyo
View fullsize Shout out to fellow Carlisle artist @paz1971 who I’ve bought this print from. One of my favourite corners of historic Carlisle. Beautifully detailed piece of work and I’m so happy it’ll be part of my odd collection!
View fullsize I’ve been playing about with some 🪏 tal drawings I made by printing them and then working into them in layers with alcohol inks and dip pen work. Dream dresses. Mixed media Collage. 21 x 29.7 cm £30 each unframed. #newart #collageart #d
View fullsize @newlightart Heirlooms part 1 #newlightart
View fullsize I’m very pleased that this piece ‘Heirlooms Part 1’ will be shown from tomorrow at the New Light Summer Show near Leeds. I wish I could be at the opening but I’m up in Scotland with my dearest mum this week, who this series is
View fullsize I renewed the love series to make the shoes a bit clearer. Acrylic, rust and mortar on wooden board 12” x 12”. £150 each
View fullsize This is a photo of my mum’s mum, Muriel Carter, on her motorbike, I think sometime in the early 1930s in Hartlepool or maybe Brafferton where she grew up.
View fullsize The scissors my mum used to cut our hair with. Lined up, scalped, and then cleaned up with the nozzle of a vacuum cleaner. All done whilst she was in a foul mood! Anyone else have a similar story??
View fullsize I don’t often refer to my childhood on my art page even though it plays a central part in themes that I work with. It was something else but also all that I knew. I recognise how much it shaped me more and more as I age.
View fullsize Making those first marks! This paint was from @artist_yu_hsieh_ when he left the studio in Glasgow. It’s been waiting for this moment!
View fullsize Painting is a really physical process for me and starts with assembling my stretcher frames then stretching the canvas over it by hand and putting gesso on. That way I know I am starting with the best quality ground to ensure my paintings last and I
View fullsize My rave version of the Bewcastle Cross for the Forgotten Lands festival at Bewcastle. I didn’t get to see it lit up so thank you @wendyktextileart for the photos!
View fullsize I’m pleased to announce that my painting Heirlooms part 1 has been selected for the New Light Summer Exhibition in Leeds. @newlightart ❤️❤️
View fullsize Train doodle
View fullsize Some stills from the performance last night. Lots of useful feedback. Thanks to everyone who came, commented and supported us
View fullsize This Saturday evening at @tbtlake Keswick I am part of a trio presenting a new performance piece. This is the first showing of the dance and, along with 3 other new performances, there will be an opportunity for the audience to feed back to us so we
View fullsize I attended the Tullie opening tonight and was surprised to see my piece from 2015/6 up in the new space! Like seeing an old friend! @tulliecarlisle
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View fullsize Betty, the beast of an industrial machine is proving her worth today!