SCARBOROUGH ART FESTIVAL '26
JULY 4th - 2nd AUGUST
LIMINAL GRACE
Sometimes life holds us in a waiting room. A place of being unsettled yet unable to move forwards despite longing to. However, it can be a place of discovery and comfort as well as of pain and frustration. These paintings and original prints form part of my response whilst still in my 'waiting' room. It has become a place of strength, a place of leaning into Divine Grace.
My hope is that it will provide comfort to others in a similar place.
21-26 July 10:00 - 4pm
Glass Box Gallery
OPEN STUDIO
We often wonder what inspires an artist, or what do they do, locked away for hours. Open Studios are a great opportunity to chat to the artist, look at all their 'stuff', check out why they do what they do. Wendy loves talking about her inspiration and processes, including painting, drawing, ceramics and printmaking. Nestled in an eclectic mix of inspiration, you will see her work, framed and unframed and buy at a great price, supporting local creative industry. She also has a new series of ceramics on show, that have never been exhibited.
July 11th, Aug 1st. 11 - 4pm
PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
The workshop will focus on creating images using accessible printing techniques.
This will involve a drypoint technique on clear printing acetate. It is a really accessible printing technique that enables tracing of multiple images through the plate, using any pointed implement. The image can be built up or very simple, and there can be the addition of found papers such as letters, maps, brown paper etc. The act of scratching the image into the plate, it in itself, meditative, but also, the process of inking and wiping.
As with last year, the emphasis will be 'a grassroots' approach to printing that is accessible to anyone. Opening up making art to those who are unfamiliar with 'making' things. Or who feel that they just can't because they aren't 'arty' or life has just got in the way. Consequently the materials will be easily assembled at home with the minimal of expense.
The aim of both events will be to open up the idea that the making process can be incredibly meditative and mindful. Something that many of my participants have commented on. The aim is not to make beautiful or accomplished art, but to concentrate on the process and the joy of being engrossed in making something with your hands. The outcome is often a pleasant surprise!
Specifically but not exclusively for adults and teens. It is not a children's workshop but children of participating adults will be accommodated for.
29 May 11 - 3.30. Drop in.
Westborough, Scarborough
WELCOME
I have been painting professionally since 2002, and printmaking since 2010. I love image making and often find being limited to one medium difficult. This website serves the purpose of introducing you to my work and also enabling you to contact me, keep up with my antics and perhaps engage with me and my thoughts.
This is a short video introducing me...
