Rare Beauty

I'm showing with the wonderful designers from Flux Studios next week in Clerkenwell 17-22 Nov. Really excited about this one!  We're open late on Thursday 19th - hope to see you there!

Maison Assouline

I made a new discovery on Piccadilly the other day - Maison Assouline, the luxury book brand featuring Swan's Bar where we had afternoon tea.

 It was like sitting in someone's own private library with books on fashion, travel, jewellery and other luxury items, alongside antiques and beautifully crafted objects. A peaceful oasis in the west end. Originally designed by Edward Lutyens in 1922, its high windows let in plenty of light; on the mezzanine a traditional Italian bookbinder, Paolo Taddeo, has a studio.
Sophisticated craft meets high end luxury.

Ai Wei Wei at the RA

Looking forward to going in to see this exhibition, but in the meantime I really enjoyed walking through the striking installation of sections of trees in the courtyard: collected from the mountains of southern China. 

Floating

The latest addition to my series of drawings of camellia, the national flower of Yunnan. This charcoal drawing is 29x42cm

Tuscany

Still sunny here in London, but remembering much warmer days and stunning colours in Italy at the end of August, where we spent some time painting outdoors. 

Butterfly Cloud Bowl

My Butterfly Cloud Bowl has sold. 

I'm adding more to this collection, so will keep you posted on their progress, as I start work in a studio in Hatton Garden.

RHS Wisley 2015 with British Festival of Silver

We've had a fantastic Bank holiday weekend at RHS Wisley - in the Glasshouse with British Festival of Silver. Tomorrow is our last day, really looking forward to another great day in a stunning setting. 

Camellia on gold and black

Continuing to look for inspiration from floating camellia. Enjoyed playing with colour contrasts and shadows

Camellia play

I had fun floating camellias on water on a sunny day in Belfast at Easter. Here are a just few of the dozens of pics I took.

Camellia Spring

Camellia season is here. Sketches to follow

Desire Fair, Chelsea Town Hall 5-8 March

I'm showing with House of Jewellers at the Desire Fair next weekend. 

Call in to see some of the UK's finest silversmiths and jewellers all under one roof. 

I'll be there Saturday x

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House of Jewellers will once again be exhibiting at Desire, Chelsea, at the historic Old Town Hall. Don't miss this opportunity to view and purchase work from some of the UK's finest designer makers! House of Jewellers' professional designer makers have been selected from the very best jewellers and silversmiths in the UK for the quality of their work, individuality and innovation. Handmade Jewellery The designers at House of Jewellers create stunning silver and gold jewellery collections featuring gemstones, pearls and enamelwork. Butterfly Circle Necklace by Claire Hart Designer Silverware Take a look at our Facebook page for a small sample of the beautiful silverware that can be viewed and purchased from House of Jewellers at this event.   Enamelled Silver Pinch Bowls by Elizabeth Auriol Peers

All the jewellery and silverware from House of Jewellers is handmade by the designers in their own workshops. Here Sophie Botsis creates a piece from her Fold Formed Collection.  House of Jewellers invites you to join them for the Private View at Chelsea Desire on Thursday 5th March 4.30pm- 8pm. Please bring a copy of this email with you for free admission for 2 adults. Public Open Times are 6-8 March 2015 Friday 10 am - 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Admission: £6 Address Old Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, SW3 5EE (A short walk from Sloane Square under-ground station)

Feast of Irish Colour

Monica Boyle Falacies of Hope VI

Yesterday I was delighted to discover the Barbara Stanley Gallery on Connaught Street which shows Irish contemporary art. What a find. I recognise some of the artists and loved seeing lots of Irish landscapes, as my own dissertation at university was on Irish landscape art. The soft atmospheric colours in some of the paintings are typically Irish with the good old Atlantic weather fronts blowing in - usually bringing rain!
I was struck by the rich glowing colours in Monica Boyle and Cormac O'Leary's paintings.

Looking forward to seeing more Irish art in future shows at this Gallery, especially having had a warm welcome from the owner.

Cormac O'Leary All Soul's Night

New year, new series

I love January, hibernation month, spending time indoors - this year playing with ink and drawing.
I've really enjoyed sketching gorgeous flowering jasmine teas in glass. Studying majestic miniature underwater worlds.
Drawn and painted large-scale.

Great present from my sister-in-law.Thanks, Suzi!