More exciting news. I have won another art prize. Thank you to all of those who voted for me. If you would like to find out more, Derwent have published a blog about me. Please click here for more details.
Studio Tour for St Luke's School
Hello St Luke’s School,
I hope you are enjoying arts week. Here is a video about my studio. Just click here
I have also added picture of some of my paintings inspired by Brighton:
Task - Please draw nine squares and draw/paint a picture representing a subject you love in each one. I like to work quickly in order to get some energy into my work but, if you prefer to take your time, then that is fine too. I can’t wait to see your work. Enjoy. Love Faye
Winner of John Purcell Paper Prize
Fantastic news! I have received the following email from Mall Galleries today:
“Dear Faye,
I hope you’re well.
I’m pleased to write regarding this year’s Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (RI) 208th Exhibition with the good news that your work, ‘140 Monochrome Studies of Sussex’, has won: The John Purcell Paper Prize”
To find out more click here.
The painting is available to purchase here.
Landscape Artist of the Year 2019 - Wild Card
All set up and ready to be told we can start painting!
In June, I was a Wild Card for Sky Arts' Landscape Artist of the Year 2019. I have had to keep this a secret for all this time! Here is a blog about the preparations for this exciting adventure and how the day itself went! Warning: contains spoilers! :)
Read moreBrighton Skies
Andy Gardner
2 years ago, I was brushing my teeth watching the sunrise and thought how great it would be to share it with others. Then I thought I don’t just love sunrises but sunsets, blue skies, rainbows, clouds, murmurations and especially raging storms over the sea. That very moment I set up a Facebook group called Brighton Skies.
Read moreThe Talented Art Fair
Back in the days, when I stayed out late without a care in the world, I had many fun nights out in Brick Lane at the Vibe Bar (gone now ☹) and those oh so wonderful bagels from that legendary, 24-hour institution: Beigel Bake. Well now, many years later, I will be returning to Brick Lane to exhibit my new collection at The Talented Art Fair at the Truman Brewery.
Read moreArtists’ Open Houses 2019 – The Coal Hole
I am thrilled to be taking part in the Brighton Artists’ Open Houses, this May, for the 3rd year running. Each year, hundreds of artists and makers open their houses, all across the city. I’m very lucky to be invited back to The Coal Hole, the wonderful and stylish home of 3D relief artist, Georgina Smith, set up in the hills of Hanover, just behind the Phoenix Studios.
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