Artists & Illustrators Front Cover and Article
When I made the decision to become a full-time professional artist over two years ago, never did I think I'll see my painting on the front cover of the biggest UK artist magazine!
When I was putting the article together, I had to really think way back about my love for drawing. Lots of us loved drawing as kids, and so did I. However, to me, it was more than that, and 30 odd years later, it has not changed.
I feel immensely proud, not the ego kind of way, but that I trusted my intuition and have learnt to listen to it and I have worked really hard, I have been focused and absolutely determined (stubborn) that I'll make this work!
Thank you to Chelsea Art Society for this opportunity and
Niki Browes from Chelsea Magazines for this article and the love for Hazel and letting her shine on the front cover!
Thank you for being on this journey with me! 💚
Blenheim Horse Trials 2024
I am very excited to be exhibiting at this year's Blenheim Palace International Horse trials.
I will be displaying my original paintings and will some limited addition prints.
I am also hoping to draw at the location and finish my latest drawing of another trumpet horse. I'll be there from Thursday to Sunday from 9.30 to 5pm.
You can see my exact location on the map above.
I really hope to see you there.
Petra
Artists & Illustrators Award
In June, Grace was selected for the Chelsea Art Annual Exhibition. I was delighted to find out that she won the "Artists & Illustrators" Magazine Award! It was rather surreal to be standing at the podium receiving the prize. However, I was immensely proud and thrilled.
The prize is a 5-page spread in the Artists & Illustrators magazine which is out on 28th September. You'll be able to read about my journey since I was young and also my techniques.
Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Prize Exhibition 2024
Grace is having rather a busy summer. She has also been selected for this year's Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Prize Exhibition which is taking place now! If you are nearby, do go and visit as it is an amazing display of talent!
It is open until the 12th October at the RBSA gallery.