Bank Holiday visit to Wales

Posted on May 25, 2015 by ianpriceart

Over the BH weekend I went to Wales timed partly to catch the BP Portrait award exhibition which is in Aberystwyth and is highly recommended. It finishes soon before moving on elsewhere. I particularly liked the Paul Benney “pig” painting as well as the prize winners which all looked totally justified in the flesh.

On the way I walked up to Llyn y Fan Fach in the western Brecon Beacons above Myddfai. It’s a stunning spot and famous for its Lady of the lake legend. I was prepared for everything apart from the heat so carried a mountain of pessimistic clothing as well as my painting kit to the top. Here are some photos complete with gnats which found the paintings irresistible. I hope they’ll come off when they dry.

I also managed to grab a quick sketch of Mam too on my rush around South Wales.

The Sun has set on N. Som. Arts Week 2015

Posted on May 10, 2015 by ianpriceart

Thanks to everyone for making it a success again this year. Numbers were up on last time which was great given the other attractions on.

Thanks to Bill Shier for opening up Black Nore lighthouse which you could walk to via the garden. It was great to see how much people enjoyed climbing up inside it, including me, it was like a tardis. The exhibition or the lighthouse was a pleasant surprise depending on whether people arrived by the road or via the coast path.

Card sales went well after expanding the range but cakes sales were down I think due to the Great British Bake Off effect causing lots of full up visitors to arrive! Despite this I’m pleased to say that we still generated £197.80 for the Lighthouse trust. Visit the site to find out more and donate. Thanks to Helen for the cake baking as well as the Folk music last Sunday. Next time simultaneous live baking and fiddling.

Fact of the day: Nore means the line where the sea meets the river. Thanks Bill.

My studio is open again tomorrow, Sat 9th and Sun 10th #NSAW #Venue10

Posted on May 8, 2015 by ianpriceart

Open from 11.00. If the weather’s is Ok you’ll be able to go inside Black Nore lighthouse too. Thanks to all the visitors from last weekend. More cake available!