Another delightful day at The Horton painting magnolia.  It was lovely to see everyone welcoming spring in their own style!
More of my workshops coming up.
Some of my own flower paintings including some more magnolia.

Lovely to start 2025 at The Horton with landscapes – a splendid achievement in just one day.
More of my workshops coming up.
Some of my own landscape paintings.

My in-person workshops coming up in 2025:

• The Horton, Epsom
  • 29 May  – Pandas
  • 9 October – Autumn fruit
  • 29 November – Snow scenes
  • 4 December – Snow scenes (repeat)
• The Hive, Sanderstead
  • 17 October – Chrysanthemums
  • 1 November – Pandas
• West Horsley Place, Leatherhead
  • 29 July – Bamboo

How to write the date on your painting:  the videos of my 2-part online series are available to watch – let me know if you would like details.

Fun with Snow at The Horton!
More workshops coming up in 2025

Contemporary Chinese artist Chen Baodi paints snowy bamboo.
Note: This link is to a Chinese website, so take notice of warnings from your virus-checking/ security programme.

A bouquet of chrysanthemums from another good day at The Horton Arts Centre in Epsom.

I felt like a bit of gongbi painting recently.  I started by imitating Ma Lin’s elegant composition, then created my own pot of blooms.  I tried different silks and colours, as well as dancai (light colour) and zhongcai (heavy colour) styles.  They all need backing to flatten them out.

Another fun workshop at The Horton Arts Centre in Epsom, with enthusiastic learners.   Here are some of their splendid eagles.

I enjoyed teaching another 1-day workshop at The Horton Arts Centre in Epsom, with enthusiastic learners.   Here are some of their lovely  paintings.

I am delighted with my new treasure – a Tang camel from Brian Page Oriental Art.  I like his expression and am particularly intrigued by the objects on his saddle, including ducks and a rabbit.
  

Many Tang camels have the sancai glaze. Unusual glaze on this camel in the Ashmolean, plus some of its history.  Video of Cincinnati Art Museum camel.

Wu Zuoren is of course famous for painting camels – fabulous inkwork!