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An exhibition of new and recent paintings in Old Bank Gallery, Fowey February 28 - April 8 2026 Artist to Artist - Julian meeting Aisleigh @aisleighannearartcornwall Early Spring light illuminating the paintings at Old Bank Fowey in Cornwall.

Currently working on several pieces in Acrylic - some on ply some on card.

A new series of watercolour on Waterford Series, mould Made, Acid Free, 300gsm paper (560mm x 760mm) small island (watercolour on paper) Untitled #1 Watercolour is such a challenging medium. I have been exploring diffent ideas in it for several years now trying to find some authenticity in its use and application. This series is yeat another attempt to come to terms with its potential (for me). small island - work in progress - in the studio Small Island #1

an exhibition of new work in an old Bank Vault The Old Bank: Fowey Small Island - Mixed Media on Paper - Installation July 2025 The Small Island installation (above) is a work in progress. A collection of small paintings on card or paper which explore a current interest in our relationship with the environment. Landscape and Abstraction are at the heart of my art practice. Finding a way to create meaningful, painterly, narrative work that is simple yet loaded in meaning. The

its been lovely talking to people about my recent art work and enjoying their comments and feedback. And its always a bonus when someone special falls in love with a painting. Only day two of Cornwall Open Studios - hopefully the next week will see plently of visitors to The Ledge Stdio here in Tywardreath.

News and Views from the New Studio in Cornwall

New work "resting" in the studio (21/01/24) Mixed media on plywood

Be Something (Fine) - Mixed Media on Canvas - 900 x 900 Recently sold, this painting explores themes that are becoming more and more a part of my creative output. There are obvious references to coastal landscape running across the top part of the composition, a harbour wall (perhaps) seen from above and in profile. the curving birds-eye harbour motif is something I frequently use in compositions. I think of the harbour as a protective hug, something both human and industria

Studio News No.1 For the past 13 months a great team of highly skilled builders have been busy at The Ledge. Our Cornish home, garden and...