China and Porcelain Painting: 2010

Monday, 8 March 2010

My interests include photography, art and craft, gardening, nature and wildlife, pottery, ceramics. I started china and porcelain painting in 1995.

My work has been published in over 30 china and porcelain magazines, both national and international in UK, Norway and America.

My work can also be seen in a book by Celia Chute called Painting Animals and Birds ISBN. 0-9520517-10

Trophy winner for Dorset Arts & Crafts for China and Porcelain painting 1996,1998,2000 and in 1997 overall Champion of Champions winner for Dorset Arts and Crafts winning over 23 categories.

In October 1995 1st in the Wessex Regional china painting show - England

In May 1997 runner up for the B.C.P.A.A International Convention - England

In June 2001 2nd in the Heart of England show -award and certificate judged by Mr Henry Sandon from the Antiques Road Show. - England

In June 2003 3rd at the Heart of England show- award and certificate judged by Robert Price - Managing Director of the Bronte Porcelain Company - England.

I have demonstrated at shows and workshops all over England first demonstrating at the London Show at Westminster Court House in 1998 and secondly at the International Show in York.

I opted out of China painting to pursue a career as an Activities Coordinator for Sunrise Senior Living, an American company, in 2005. I have never lost my passion for china painting .

In late 2009 I was coaxed back from retirement to demonstrate at the Centigrade show in Haydock England and also to teach at a weekend workshop at Alston Hall England 2009.

Last year I had my china painting studio built at home but because of work commitments I don't paint as often as I would like. I do teach a small class one evening a week. My dream one day is to learn, teach and study and to develop new skills to enhance my love for china painting as a full time career.