Portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst

"Emmeline".....Really inspired to paint this lady as I feel us women owe her so much. This will be one of my entries into the  Society of Women Artists exhibition this Saturday, keeping fingers crossed.  #watercolour Arches papers #Vote100 #Suffragettes #Emmeline#Pankhurst

New work . . . .

I have just got back from a trip to Holland where I gave a workshop. I'd like to say a big thank you to all those who attended. It was such a lovely friendly atmosphere and hopefully you all learned a lot to help you move on in your journey. You created some amazing work and made me very proud as a teacher. I'd like to also say a huge thank you to my friend Joanna who put so much work in to helping me and the students, couldn't have done it without you.



After the workshop I spent a further two weeks with Joanna visiting various places in her country and of course lots of painting. This was one I completed while I was with her. There is nothing more inspiring than painting with a friend, you bounce ideas around and develop your each others creativity.

This one was based on a photo I took on a recent trip to The Gambia. As yet it's still untitled, but that will come in time.

New paintings....

In between doing a workshop in Holland and demos for art clubs I've also been working on some new paintings. This one was a little different to my usual stuff and a bit of a challenge as well.

On a recent trip to "The Gambia" I managed to collect lots of reference material and am eager to work from them, this one was taken at Serekunda Market. Sure bought you back to the real world when you see how some people live from day to day. This lady was selling soap powder for washing clothes, little bags of it. Each day the people go to the market to sell whatever they can make or acquire hoping to make enough to feed their families for that day.

There were lots of times along the way I wasn't sure it was going to work, it is true that it makes a difference if you work from your own reference, it has a different meaning to it . I think it all came together in the end.

Watercolour Portrait of Zahrah . . .

"Zahrah"
Watercolour on Arches
© Stephie Butler

It's been a slow start to 2015 for me painting wise, but I managed to get back to it and put the finish touches on this one today. I'm so fortunate to have a beautiful granddaughter as a subject. I've painting her a few times now and feel with each one I get nearer to capturing her personality, I have to say I think this is my best and my favourite.

This started out as a demo for a student towards the end of last year and this shows it after the initial wash and an added touch to the eyes.

Next stage was adding more layers and building it up gently. On such a young child with a sweet expression you need to keep it soft.











If you would like to learn how to paint like this, come join me on a paintiing holiday in France. All abilities welcome and don't worry if you are a beginner as everyones receives lots of one to one help and advice during the workshops.

For details contact Drew & Bix at  www.francepaintingholiday.com 

Watercolour Portrait Workshop in Holland

Thrilled to announce that I will be giving a 2 day Portrait workshop in the Netherlands April 2015. If you are interested in joining me, please contact me for further details 

Redbridge Arts Association Summer Exhibition 2014 . . .

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Art in the Park runs form Wednesday 2 July - Sunday 31 August
Three exhibitions in total consisting of two groups each for three weeks.

02 JUL - 20 JUL    Fullwell Cross U3A  &  Redbridge Photographers Association
23 JUL - 10 AUG   Ilford Art Society  & Redbridge Art Group
12 AUG - 31 AUG  St Teresa's Art Group  & Redbridge Marquetry Group

Diverse range of subject & media incl watercolours, oils, acrylics, marquetry, wood turning and photography. Come along and speak to some of the artists, enjoy the experience and vote for your favourites.  

Dovecote Gallery
Valentines Mansion & Gardens

ACCESS
Designated car parking spaces are provided for disabled badge holders.
The mansion has level access throughout, with a lift to all floors.
Width restrictions apply to larger electric wheelchairs. Please call ahead of your visit for advice and assistance.
For access advice call +44 (0)20 8708 8100.

GARDENER’S COTTAGE CAFÉ
Open everyday between 10am and 6pm (or sunset during winter months).
Please note that the Café will be closed on Mondays in December and January.

GETTING THERE Tube Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line). 5 minutes walk. Rail Ilford National Rail, direct line from Liverpool Street Station. Bus Take bus routes 396, 128, 179, 123, 296, 167 from Gants Hill Underground Station and 128, 296, 150, 396, 167 from Ilford National Rail to stop ‘Valentines Mansion and Park’. Cycle Cycle to the mansion through Valentines Park. Cycle racks are provided at the mansion. Road Easily accessible from the A406 (junction for A12) and the M25 (junction 27 for M11, and follow on to the A406 East). Car parking is available at the mansion. Car parking charges (With effect from 1st October 2011)
up to 1 hour: 70p / up to 2 hours: £1.30 / all day: £3

Redbridge Arts Association Summer Exhibition 2013 . . .

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Dovecote Gallery
Valentines Mansion & Gardens

ACCESS
Designated car parking spaces are provided for disabled badge holders.
The mansion has level access throughout, with a lift to all floors.
Width restrictions apply to larger electric wheelchairs. Please call ahead of your visit for advice and assistance.
For access advice call +44 (0)20 8708 8100.

GARDENER’S COTTAGE CAFÉ
Open everyday between 10am and 6pm (or sunset during winter months).
Please note that the Café will be closed on Mondays in December and January.

GETTING THERE Tube Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line). 5 minutes walk. Rail Ilford National Rail, direct line from Liverpool Street Station. Bus Take bus routes 396, 128, 179, 123, 296, 167 from Gants Hill Underground Station and 128, 296, 150, 396, 167 from Ilford National Rail to stop ‘Valentines Mansion and Park’. Cycle Cycle to the mansion through Valentines Park. Cycle racks are provided at the mansion. Road Easily accessible from the A406 (junction for A12) and the M25 (junction 27 for M11, and follow on to the A406 East). Car parking is available at the mansion. Car parking charges (With effect from 1st October 2011)
up to 1 hour: 70p / up to 2 hours: £1.30 / all day: £3

ON SALE NOW

The eightbyeight Project 'Childhood Explored' online exhibition is now officially live, and is OPEN FOR EARLY RESERVATIONS OF WORK!

Now is your chance to purchase work ahead of the main exhibition in Inverness in April. Work purchased now will will still be exhibited at Eden Court (marked 'sold') for all to enjoy, and will be shipped to you once the exhibition has been taken down (by the end of May at the very latest, but hopefully much sooner).

With over 200 submissions of beautiful works of art by donating artists worldwide, you can now reserve a very affordable work of art and take pride in knowing your money is helping such a fantastic cause.

 

Head on over to their website and reserve yours now.

http://www.eightbyeight.org/section643328.html

I have 3 works of art for sale,  along with hundreds of other art by wonderful giving artists. Please help support Camille’s Appeal through the EightbyEight Project.

“Waiting” 

Original Watercolour by me, Stephie Butler  BUY HERE

 

“How about a hug” 

 Original Watercolour by me, Stephie Butler 

BUY HERE

 

“In Silence”

Fine Art Print taken from one of my Original watercolour paintings.

The original of “In Silence” was selected and SOLD by “The Society of Women Artists” at their annual Exhibition 2012, at the Mall Galleries in London.

BUY HERE