Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon's Portrait Update
A portrait update! Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon and her portrait finally meet this week at the Stemettes headquarters in London Liverpool Street.
Yesterday my painting of Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon went to the Stemettes headquarters at their new base in London Liverpool street, where subject and portrait finally met!
This painting was an experimental piece of interviewing in paint, where I wove in lots of visual references, paying tribute to different elements of Anne-Marie's story.
Last, but not least, was a jazzy little bit of AR technology that I incorporated!
For a full video tour of the painting click the button below. Watch to learn all about who Anne-Marie is, the story behind all the symbols used in the painting, and AR feature in action!
The Final Goodbye
Watch the final pack up push and goodbye to this amazing building that has hosted myself and other artists for the last 12 years.
Tuesday's scorcher, saw me finalising the packing up of my studio space; dismantling my large canvases and moving the final bits out.
Today I returned the keys and said one last goodbye to this special place!
Farewell 7-9 Church Row! I wish you and your future residents well in your next chapter of redevelopment!
And to those of you who are curious about where all my abundant stuff has ended up...
So far it's packing out every inch of my spare room at home. The big unpack and get organised phase will begin soon, where I plan to get very crafty with maximising every inch of space.
Any helpful tips are most welcome!
Right now I’m feeling a wee bit physically and emotionally overwhelmed by the endeavours of this week, so say to you and myself may the weekend be a restful and recuperative one for all!
A Studio Farewell
Bidding a fond farewell to my studio and sharing a nostalgic look back over the last ten years there!
In a few days I will say goodbye to my studio of over ten years!
I am now in the process of an epic pack up and have been inundated by all the memories!
Whilst I won't miss the damp & mice I will forever treasure the sanctuary this quirky room gave me.
So many creative battles & victories of paint, so many quiet hours with paint brush, canvas and my thoughts. Joys and tears, the full spectrum of my emotions were free to roam in this room. It truly brings to mind the notion of 'a room of one's own' so eloquently coined by Virginia Woolf.
A huge hug and wave also to the community of wonderful people that made up this extraordinary artists’ collective and who will always be a part of the special energy of this place.
Green Turtle Story
Diving into the story of my green turtle painting, with a walk through of what inspired it and a timelapse of the painting process.
Today I'm spotlighting my Turtle painting, based on a green turtle from the Flynn Reef in Australia, discovered on a dive by friends of mine.
Did you know? Green turtles get their name from the greenish colour of their cartilage and fat, not their shells.
He is my first painting of an ocean creature and my eyes were taken on an extraordinary journey into this underwater world of colours & textures.
Green turtles are on the endangered species list. Along with the dangers of fishing nets, their eggs are overharvested, adults are hunted for their parts and as a source of food, and they are gradually losing their beach nesting sites.
I hope that in some way, celebrating the beauty of these turtles through art, will help raise awareness of their plight!
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This turtle is available as a print (in a range of sizes + framed finishes) & a greeting card.
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Come take a look at him in Putney Library, where he features as a print, card and clock!
My exhibition at Putney Library ends next week (Friday 15th). For all exhibition details click the button below.
Jed's Portrait Story
Spotlighting my portrait of this beautiful Border Collie, Jed. Watch a little video showing how his portrait developed and what Jed made of the finished framed painting!
Today's Testimonial is spotlighting my portrait of Jed, a beautiful Border Collie, whose adventuring you can follow @jedstagram_
In his youth he rounded up sheep in Scotland. Now retired, he lives in Devon, is a big fan of cuddles and is the proud older brother to Rose, his human sister.
Watch this little video showing how the portrait evolved and what it looked like finished and framed.
Here’s what Hannah, Jed’s human, had to say about it
Susie is incredibly talented, and has created the most beautiful and professional digital portrait of our beloved border collie, Jed. She has captured him brilliantly, and we look forward to him watching us from the wall every day! Exceptional. Can’t recommend Susie highly enough!
Commission Bookings for September are now open! For more info about my Commission Service click the button below
An Allegory of Kindness in Paint
Sharing the story behind my painting called Dreams of Tomorrow and Yesterday. Discover the thoughts and characters that inspired me and see how the painting evolved.
Today I’m sharing the story behind my painting of 'Dreams of Tomorrow & Yesterday'. In this video I share the thoughts and ideas that inspired this painting.
This painting is currently available for sale, to view details click the button below. You can also come and see it face to face at my exhibition now up at Putney Library (on until 15th July). For more details about this exhibition click the button below.