I missed the deadline to apply to Spring Fling this year. This is the long explanation of how life (and death) got in the way.
Why I won’t be in Spring Fling next year
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Spring Fling 2020
The paintings that never were
Five years ago, I was very critical of the work I was producing. I was trying to establish myself as an artist, unsure of myself and full of doubts. I didn't admit to any of...
Not the summer we planned
I have a rather poorly husband at the moment, but have been able to squeeze in a little experimentation with oil and cold wax.
Watercolour sketches
I really do find watercolour one of the hardest and most unforgiving mediums to use. Having the right paper and good brushes is a good starting point and good quality paints of...
Eyes wide open
I’m in a fallow period at the moment art-wise and I know that this is a normal and necessary part of the creative process.
Portraits
Some of the exercises from Pauline Agnew’s Expressive Portrait class that I recently enrolled in.
Hi, I'm Glenda
artist & web designer
I live by the sea in southern Scotland and paint contemporary artwork for people who love a splash of colour on their walls.
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More from the blog
In Conversation – a short documentary
A ten minute short film about myself and two other local artists.
Autumn 2020 Solitude Collection
A selection of paintings reflecting the strangest of years.
Spring Fling Weekend: Art Journals
Talking about my art journal process and how it has helped me.
Spring Fling Weekend: A peek inside the studio
A whistle stop tour of my messy little studio.
Spring Fling Weekend: Gallery Tour
Join me on a tour of the Spring Fling gallery
SF at Home Day 4: Spring 2020 Collection
A look at my Spring 2020 paintings
SF at Home Day 3: Giving something back
I’m saying thank you to my subscribers with a thank you giveaway. Sign up now and you’ll be automatically entered.
SF at Home Day 2: A fusion of silk, paper and colour
I’m sharing the finished results of my silk papermaking experiments.
SF At Home Day 1: Lockdown – a time for experimenting
May 22nd would normally start the Spring Fling weekend, but this year things have moved online.
Let it Rain
“Let it Rain” is a large acryclic painting on canvas, my response to the Australian bushfires of 2019-20.
Seascape Studies
Working on a new collection of seascape paintings, experimenting with watercolour and oils.
Mull of Galloway September Open Studios
Open Studios weekend, Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd September 2019
