Painting in the Castle Grounds

Oil on panel 8 x 12

Plein Air

Well recently I was invited to the famous Saltwood Castle which is only 500 yards from our home. So to be able to paint in the grounds was fantastic. I also took some pics as I had only a limited time to work.

I managed two images, though the wind took my easel over and smashed the side of my open box m pochade ( now fixed as best I can) and the painting was smeared across the grasses. That ended that work.

I then painted this statue of an ancient female warrior figure, nestled within the grounds of the once Archbishop's private garden. I would love to think that she was possibly our much loved Queen Boudicca. Who knows, the details are long lost and only the romance remains.

The Castle was slept in by the assassins of Thomas A Becket in 1170 AD.

Wow that's history!!

New Demonstration for Paint Magazine

This is my latest work created as an oil demonstration for the S.A.A. Paint magazine in the autumn.

It is a stage by stage plein air work created in one and a half hours, contre-jour view from the North Downs at Stone Street towards Sussex and  near to where I live. The painting in oil on panel measures 12" x 16". Look out for the image in the magazine, and if you are not yet a member of the Society of All Artists then might I suggest you join.

www.saa.co.uk

A great organization for beginners to professionals alike.

Plein Air Studies 7th June

8" x 12" oil on panel 

This is a plein air study created at Lower Upnor on the River Medway

I enjoyed the crane and barges moored alongside the boatyard.

4" x 12" oil on panel

This was my second panel of the afternoon finishing around 5pm

The same area of Lower Upnor taking in the littlle half size Thames barge called 'Whippet'

with Upnor Castle in the background.

Both panels are for sale and will be featured on my other blog site in due course.

Little 5" x 7" studies, a new idea to study painting light

English Grey Partridge Study

5" x 7" oil on canvas panel

This is the start of a new set of work aimed to study simple subjects and lighting. They will be sold unframed and be more affordable for new collectors wishing to start owning my art.

It will be posted for sale on my other blog as soon as I can put it there.

New Plein Air Workshops - Book your places now

I have been asked many times as a result of my talks and demonstrations to art societies if I will do some workshops.

Well this year I am slotting in three En plein air workshops if the weather is kind. 

The spaces will be very limited on each occasion so they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Early booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Booking call me on 01303 265126 or Email me on paul@paulapps.com

At this time only three dates have been set, others might be added later depending on how busy my schedule becomes.

Dates

Saturday 30th July

Saturday 3rd September

and 

Tuesday 20th September

If the weather is inclement on the day all efforts will be made to reschedule the day.

The day will begin at 9.30 and end around 4.30 to 5.00pm

We will have breaks and a period for lunch, I recommend that you bring sandwiches and sufficient refreshments  and warm clothes as standing still cane get a little chilly sometimes.

I paint in Oils and Acrylic on the workshops, and will demonstrate these during the day

You can work in your preferred medium including pastel and watercolour if you wish.

Whatever medium you work in I can help and assist you in your painting.

This workshop is designed to show you how to paint using the great outdoors as your studio. I will demonstrate techniques and assist you during your own painting.

I hope you will go away having had a great day lots of fun and laughs along the way. Moreover you will be eager to go out and explore the world around you own home and embrace the practice of painting plein air, and developing your new found skills to greater levels.

These workshops are for all abilities beginner to professional alike. we will end with an informal look at our days efforts before heading to our respective homes.

Cost of the day will be £50.00

The locations will be finalized soon, but is hoped to be Camber, Rye and Hastings.

I am also planning 2 one day workshops in September and October painting Wildlife and British Birds, dates to be announced.

Call me and book a place.