I recently made a mammoth stretched canvas (5ft x 5ft) and thought sharing my process might be of use to fellow Artists. In this detailed tutorial I’ll carefully talk you through my approach to the craft of canvas making, the way I was taught to do it as well asContinue Reading
Hello wonderful followers! I thought it wise to send out a final reminder about my next one man show, Homeland. Opening tomorrow 18th November from 1pm-4pm, I realise now that this exhibition will be my most important show so far on my journey. The show closes on the 10th ofContinue Reading
I’m very excited to share that my next one man show will open on the 18th of november 2017 in the beautiful setting of Cusworth Hall in Doncaster. This is a very special show for me as it is literally on my doorstep, a location I paint at frequently. I’veContinue Reading
Wow, it’s seems like such a long time since my last blog entry. This post is aimed at my fellow painters, but especially those working or interested in working outdoors. Here’s a preview of a new DIY wet panel carrier, perfect for use out in the field, literally….Enjoy! This isContinue Reading
-FROM THE WOODLAND TO THE COAST- -ONE MAN SHOW- THE STAITHES STUDIOS GALLERY-1ST-30TH APRIL It’s with great pleasure that I announce that I have a one man show at Staithes Studios Gallery on the Yorkshire coast. I’m showcasing 20 original and recent plain air paintings as well as an intimateContinue Reading
Hi wonderful followers! I hope you are well and are enjoying the Christmas period so far. The Farmer household is now in full Christmas mode with exterior Christmas lights, a decorated tree and also Christmas crafts with the kids! I have to admit that I really do love Christmas, butContinue Reading
The two paintings above were both shortlisted to be included in the RSMA annual exhibition held at the Mall Galleries, London. This was my first time entering this particular open exhibition and with this in mind, I’m over the moon with the result. Just yesterday (27th Sep) I attended theContinue Reading
Super excited to be shortlisted for the Haworth Prize at the New English Art Club annual show to be held at the Mall Galleries. The show opens on the 16th of June. The piece accepted into the show is called ‘Stripped bare’, an oil painting on canvas measuring 100cm xContinue Reading
Blogging tips learnt the hard way…. Some time ago my website and blog was hacked, not by a physical person though. It was hacked by a ‘bot’ apparently, a kind of virus trawling the web and looking for vulnerable sites. Fairly recently I’d decided to take web design into myContinue Reading
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