http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog notes of a wildlife artist Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:40:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just returned from a good holiday in Tuscany Italy. This despite having been robbed at Pisa airport. Bird life somewhat disappointing though apart from lots of colourful bee-eaters. Think they are all shy in case they get shot. Better news is that all three of my pictures submitted to NEWA ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=62 I have delivered 3 pictures for the annual exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI) being held at' The Nature in Art Centre' Twigworth Gloucestershire. It is on from 29th May to 6th June. It is well worth a visit with the advantage of seeing what's in the Art Centre ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=60 I am quietly beavering away producing entries for this years exhibitions at Nature in Art ,Twigworth Gloucestershire (TWASI) and The National Exhibition of Wildlife Art (NEWA) at Goredale Garden Centre on The Wirral. These are early June and July respectively,..more info later. http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=57 Isn't it good to see some sunshine and no frosts!! I have a few pictures in a shop called 'C i B' in the Bull Ring in Birmingham. It's situated quite near to the statue of the Bull. If you can't see any on show please ask the assistants. I also have a ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=55 Exhibition at Cannock chase museum now finished. Nice venue and well presented if a little isolated at this time of year. Plus sold four pictures. Looking to place some pictures in Birmingham, will know more after visit. Time to be out and about seeking inspiration. Surprising what one warm day can do! http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=53 All pictures now provided to Museum of Cannock Chase, Valley Road, Hednesford, Staffs. There are 38 pieces to view including oil paintings, acrylics and painted scraperboards. Viewing available from monday 15th february to friday 12th March on weekdays from 11.00am to 16.00 pm. Museum is closed at weekends during winter. ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=51 Got blister on palm of hand through screwing picture plates on exhibition work so that it can be fixed to the wall. less than two weeks now to prepare everything for hanging at museum of Cannock Chase. http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=49 Thought i'd bring things a bit more up to date. Christmas sales of slate paintings etc. went quite well especially at the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust christmas fair. Interested and numerous visitors made for enjoyable days. New work now needed for Feb. 2010 exhibition at the museum of Cannock Chase in Hednesford Staffs. ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=45 Or more exactly where was the summer.Haven't had any holidays yet and already I'm having to prepare for winter craft and christmas fairs. Think I'll become a politician instead!!! Will concentrate now on producing slate paintings for the rest of the year plus hopefully a few larger works for next ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=42 sorry no word for some time. I'd like to say it's because I've been working so hard that I have't had time. However I seem to be struggling to get things done this year so far. I did have 3 pics in the TWASI exhibition at gloucester again and managed ... http://www.davidspencerart.org.uk/blog/?p=39