Just a short post. I took a break from painting Arctic scenes to do this recent painting of kayaking into the sunset. I was drawn by the light through the clouds and the low perspective on the waves. And I wanted to conjure up what it feels like to be in that kayak; to feelContinue reading “How do you make water wet?”
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“High Latitudes” (II) – painting the Arctic
My last post was a few months ago and I talked about my excitement at collaborating with fellow Northern Irish artist @SusiemooArt on an exhibition of paintings inspired by our respective travels in Svalbard in the High Arctic. The exhibition will run from January to March 2025 in the North Down Museum in Bangor, CountyContinue reading ““High Latitudes” (II) – painting the Arctic”
“High Latitudes” – Painting the Arctic
I’ve previously written about traveling in Svalbard in the High Arctic – an archipelago about halfway between the Northern coast of Norway and the North Pole. You can read about my trip here https://juliewilsonart.com/blog/ at “Arctic Dreaming”. I had wanted to visit the Arctic for a long time drawn by childhood adventure books and talesContinue reading ““High Latitudes” – Painting the Arctic”
Keepers of the lights
For the past year in between other projects I’ve been working on a series of paintings of lighthouses in Northern Ireland. I finished the collection about a month ago and today the final painting has just been framed. I haven’t seen any 4 of the framed paintings together yet, and i really look forward toContinue reading “Keepers of the lights”
Relearning how to paint: ‘High Arctic’
If you follow my blog or my Instagram account you’ll have seen that I recently visited Svalbard. I’m currently working on a collection of (non-Arctic) lighthouse paintings, but I have high hopes to spend the winter holed up in my attic working on a collection of large paintings of the stunning Svalbard landscape. But aContinue reading “Relearning how to paint: ‘High Arctic’”
New year, new outlook, new painting
I like to welcome the new year with a new painting and this year is no different. I spent the morning of new year’s day planting climbing roses and clearing up in my garden, then was driven indoors and spent a few hours up in my attic studio starting a new work in progress, aContinue reading “New year, new outlook, new painting”
Gathering Storm
I’ve been playing with this piece for a few weeks, just for me, in between other commitments. I found it much harder than I expected and even now that I’ve finished and walked away from it, there are things I love and things I don’t love about it. I’m not sure that it photographs well,Continue reading “Gathering Storm”
Swan Lake, framed
Two of my favourite things about painting are: Watching the transformation that happens when a really good framer works their magic on my art; and When somebody falls in love with one of my paintings. It’s a privilege to have my work hang in someone’s home and it makes me happy if it brings themContinue reading “Swan Lake, framed”
Cosy cushions in time for Christmas…
I’m excited to have a new small range of luxury vegan suede cushions to offer on my shop page. These make perfect Christmas presents, or why not treat yourself. So comfortable and luxurious to touch – each is made out of vegan suede and includes filler. They work as individuals or why not pair themContinue reading “Cosy cushions in time for Christmas…”
Sunshine on a cloudy day
I’ve been racing the onset of winter with this latest project to transform a wooden gazebo… …into a perpetually sunny, coastal themed summer-house, and finally finished last weekend. I’m pleased with the results which combine traditional postcard scenes on the outside panels with a more ethereal internal vibe of airy sky- blue walls and ceilingsContinue reading “Sunshine on a cloudy day”
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