December 2025

I started painting oils around this time last year.  I challenged myself to paint small and often and by doing this I have learnt so much.  In a year I have painted so many paintings, loving still lifes, interiors, landscapes, food, flowers and people.  I have learnt something new every time I painted something.  I haven't had any teaching in oil painting but in the middle of the year I did a 5 day workshop with Colley Whisson who taught me so much and helped me with some techniques that took me further.  

I have had to become proficient in facing my social media fears and starting my instagram account.   I'm not one to put myself out there too easily but I have enjoyed getting to know how I can do it my way.  The artists and other people on Instagram have been so encouraging and I have found some exhibitions and galleries I would not of heard of otherwise. I recently won the judges choice for Aspire Gallery’s last exhibition of the year. 

I have quite a few new paintings that Martin, my husband, has framed so beautifully.  I am so lucky as they add so much to my art and if I was paying to get them framed they would have to be so much more expensive for people to buy.  I hope you enjoy the new pieces and I will keep painting through Summer as I cannot not paint now!. 

 Enjoy a happy Christmas and thankyou for your support this year, x Kathryn