Sketchbook

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Three images alongside the Society of Women Artists and Tamsin Dearing the Artist logos. Image one is A Handful of Lotus Seeds. An aerial view of two cupped hands holding lotus seeds which are smooth and rounded. The seeds are yellow, green and brown. The hands are aged and wrinkly, with brown skin, and her finger nails are dirty. At the top of the page we see some fabric which is turquoise and red with a gold swirling pattern. In the background are many lotus seeds, making a mass of blurred greens, yellows and brown. The second image is A Handful of Faith. Two old wrinkled hands hold a string of black prayer beads, and a string of golden beads. The hands are just above the persons lap, and they are wearing deep red robes. The third image is A Handful of Salt. Against a bright blue sky a pair of brown skinned older hands hold a handful of salt crystals. The salt is falling from between the fingers and tumbling downward. Fine art realistic pastel portraits by Tamsin Dearing the artist, in Cornwall.

Exhibiting with the Society of Women Artists

I am delighted to announce that I have three pastel paintings selected to be a part of this year’s Society of Women Artists exhibition. The SWA seeks works of the highest standard within its specific field, and promotes women artists with their annual show. The art is comprised of work by both SWA members and non members, and inclusion in this prestigious event is a huge compliment to all who are invited.

This will be the 161st SWA exhibition, and will be held at London’s Mall Galleries from the 6th – 11th September 2022.

I have been working towards my submission for this exhibition for over a year, and created the ‘A Handful of…’ series of six pastel paintings specifically for this opportunity. My portraits A Handful of Salt, A Handful of Lotus Seeds and A Handful of Faith will all be on display alongside work by many other exceptional women artists, and I am very proud to be in this number. Each of my artworks will be for sale through the exhibition, and once live I will share details of the online version of the show for anyone who is unable to be in London for the event itself.

You can learn more about these artworks the following posts: A Handful of Salt in the Making , A Handful of Lotus Seeds in the Making and A Handful of Faith in the Making.

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