Back in Dubai Again

So I got back to Dubai yesterday this time for a 4 month stint and I have lots of markets etc set up over the next couple of months so things should be busy. Added to this there are a number of other larger projects that might be in the pipeline so it could be quite an interesting time. I am having trouble updating my website in Dubai as it is not always possible to access the secure area to add updates so I am going to have to use my facebook page more for up to date announcements.

This weekend I will be at the Greens for their winter market which is being held from 10am til 6pm on 28th and 29th January. I will also be at the sister event at the Meadows on 4th and 5th March, same timings.

Untitled Artist Fair 2011 - Chelsea Town Hall, London

So this year for the first time I am taking part in the Untitled Artists Fair in London. It is at Chelsea Town Hall and runs from 3rd to the 5th of June 2011. There is a preview night on 3rd so if anyone wants invites to that then let me know. I am currently working on the collection for this art fair as I need to get as much ready as I can before I head back to Dubai in late January. I am planning on a collection of around 12 watered acrylics in various colours and have so far completed 5 with 2 in progress. The paintings will all be sized 60 x 60cm due to the size of the space I have booked and making it easier for them to be transported.

Want to learn the exact techniques to create abstract art?

Many artists develop their own technique of how to create abstract paintings. We learn from our own trial and error and from the experience of other artists. I've just found this abstract art eBook/DVD combo that looks pretty good with techniques of how to create 108 different abstract paintings and I'm going to order myself a copy. It's just really good to see how others work and try different things.

Back in Dubai

So I'm back in Dubai for a month to take part in some art and craft fairs, I have a small hotel job to do and another opportunity or 2 for displaying and selling artwork. It has been a tough market in the Uk and I need to decide whether I should return to Dubai as there are more opportunities to actually make a living than there seem to be in the UK and an artist needs concrete sales to survive!

September Update

So Art on the Prom in Felixstowe went really well on 5th September - it was a lovely day although a bit breezy, but I made some good sales and thank everyone who came by. After that I went to see a couple of galleries in Felixstowe and will have my work in both of them by Christmas. In fact I had a piece in one of the galleries sell on the same day that I took it in! Very encouraging so I must get some more work done to go and see some of the galleries in Southwold and Aldeburgh.

In November I will be heading back to Dubai to do some markets and exhibitions so I also need some work to take with me there, plus there is the possibility of another hotel job over there. Busy times :-)

Busy Painting...

Sorry, long time, no post! I have been busy creating new paintings for the UK. The one in the post below was sold on eBay and I am continuing to try that out as a means of selling some more.

In the meantime I have moved onto a bit of a flower theme with a textured base, as can be seen in the picture here. I am also developing my leisure website with a subsite devoted to painting hints and tips which I am slowly building up. You can see the start of the Painting Tips Website.

On 5th September I am taking part in Art on the Prom in Felixstowe, so I am also busy doing paintings for that, fingers crossed the weather stays fine!

Finally, a new painting!

So, having moved back to the UK from Dubai (at least temporarily) I have finally got round to creating my first new painting here. I have been looking around at the popular colours here and I have started off with a teal abstract which is size 100x50cm. I won't be able to do much more though as all my painting materials are at my sister's house 100 miles away! I had to find some alternative texture to use and in this case used artex with pva and water.