Ailsa Brims Art - June Newsletter 🎨

Published: Fri, 06/03/22

Welcome to my June Newsletter

And thank you to all the new subscribers this month, I really appreciate your support.

In the studio...

This month, on my blog I've been discussing the work that goes into starting a new series - there can be weeks of work before you even start painting!

And the importance of texture, pattern and gradient in composition.
I have started on a typtic of paintings reflecting my chosen theme (the shores around Portsmouth Harbour) - when you paint intuitively, it's all in the prep and intention - what actually transpires when I paint could be anyones guess! It's an exciting way to work that I find fascinating and engaging.

I usually post new blogs at the weekend, so keep checking back!

From the archives...

What do artists do all day? A popular blog from 2017. It's a common misconception that "being an artist" is just throwing paint around all day......

SOLD!

This month I sold the bottom painting of this group when I exhibited at Yellow Edge Gallery. Called "A stranger no one sees" - I'm sad to see it go!

FREE POST on my eco clothing collection this Jubilee weekend

I have partnered with Teemill to print some of my unique acrylic abstract works on t-shirts and tops.

Teemill is local to me (I'm just across the Solent from them) and I have been very impressed with their business model - organic natural fibres, printed in the UK in a renewable energy powered factory plus next day delivery in recyclable packaging!

In celebration of the Jubilee, it's free post until midnight on Sunday.

Exhibition news

I will be exhibiting several new paintings at the Small is Beautiful exhibition at Yellow Edge Gallery, Gosport, between 24th June and 3rd July. I haven't decided which ones yet, so you'll have to come along to find out! :)

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