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Today’s work in progress - I fell for this ceram

Today’s work in progress - I fell for this ceramic fish tile in a vintage shop in Brighton. Haven’t quite got the angles right today but I’ll get there!!

#workinprogress #paintingoftheday #painterspaintingpaintings #dsart #behindthescenes #studiolife #fishtile #stilllife #contemporarystilllife

Second in this new series, this one’s a bit spar

Second in this new series, this one’s a bit sparser - I’m really enjoying painting them, but blimey, the dice are challenging!!

#oilpainting #stilllife #paintingoftheday #painterspaintingpaintings #dsart #sussexartist #contemporarystilllife

My entry to this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exh

My entry to this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, submitted this week. Now it’s fingers crossed and try not to think about it!!

#stilllife #oilpainting #dsart #paintingoftheday #painterspaintingpaintings #sussexartist #rasummershow #rasummerexhibition #contemporarystilllife

Four of eight paintings I’m very pleased to have

Four of eight paintings I’m very pleased to have on show with @carinahaslamgallery at Fresh Art Fair in Alexandra Palace from now until Sunday. Looks like it’ll be a great fair, well worth a visit if you’re in London!!

#oilpainting #london #londonexhibition #allypally #freshartfair #paintingoftheday #stilllife #lemonpainting #peony #toycar #dsart

First show of the year and it’s going to be a go

First show of the year and it’s going to be a goodie!! I’m very pleased to have these paintings included in @artfriendgallery Living Room exhibition on Columbia Road in London from 8th - 18th Jan. It’s well worth a visit!
#artfriend #exhibition #londongallery #londonexhibition #oilpainting #stilllife #dsart #contemporarystilllife

One October Last painting of the year, available i

One October
Last painting of the year, available in my online shop. Just off for a walk along the seafront now - always hoping for this kind of moment when heaven shines down on earth.
#oilpainting #happynewyear #heavenlylight #seascape #artforinteriors #dsart #painterspaintingpaintings #sussexartist

Happy Christmas and thank you for your support & e

Happy Christmas and thank you for your support & encouragement in 2025!!
(I used this painting of a church in Montenegro, ‘A Closer Look’ as my christmas card this year, seemed just about festive enough!!)
#happychristmas #festivepainting #artforinteriors #dsart #montenegro #churchpainting

Up In Town Not very seasonal, but here’s another

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An Amulet

Oil on canvas | 26 x 21 cm | Available from Art Friend

August 19, 2023
In Art, Available work

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