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Peterborough City Gallery Art Exhibition Entry

27/10/2020

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Thumb of "Autumn from Above" inspired by the grand views of the village of Collyweston.
My third painting for the City Gallery art exhibition was inspired by autumnal views from Collyweston. I adore this village. Ancient stones, grand houses, quaint cottages, and the best scenic views. Above is a detail image of the autumnal landscape painting. You can view more images of the painting on Instagram. I will also be releasing the paintings in my next email to The Collectors.
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Moody Clouds

26/10/2020

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Another great Monday at Gallery Stamford watercolor class. Practiced clouds today as they are ever-so troublesome. One could think, "Clouds are white, sky is blue," but if you really look closely, clouds are a rainbow of colors in all shades and tints. And it's important to mention they are always moving so some sort of brushstroke or technique is required to get that feeling. Best piece of advice for creating these clouds: what you do not paint is equally as important as what you do paint. Above are the two pieces completed today, I hope you enjoy.
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View from Belvoir Castle, a Landscape

22/10/2020

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We visited Belvoir Castle this past weekend. It is a family favorite. The home is so lovely and who doesn't love visiting a film set? (The Crown was filmed here!) We always end up with an arm load of future presents for the girls, goodies for a delicious meal, and one-of-a-kind loose leaf tea from the Engine Yard. As we drove into the car park, there is a rolling view of the fields below the castle that are magnificent. In an artist daze, I left my family and wandered towards the view snapping photos as I traveled. Don't worry, my husband is used to this by now :) Below is the first painting created the day afterwards.
Process picture of Original Watercolor by Ashley Stuart
The first ultramarine layer applied to create the basic shadows and skeleton of the painting.
A light sketch was drawn as a guide. Using ultramarine blue, I layered the first shapes and washes to create the basic shadows. Then I applied to lemon yellow to achieve the greens and highlights of the landscape. A small bit of cadmium red was last and only served as a highlight to the fields.
Details from an Original Watercolor by Ashley Stuart
The last of the washes applied before a final layer of ultramarine was painted.
Original Watercolor of the View from Belvoir Castle by Ashley Stuart
The final watercolor painting. I added the water in the foreground though it is not in the landscape at Belvoir Castle.
Paints:
Windsor & Newton Cotman 
Cadmium Red Pale Hue 103
Windsor & Newton Cotman Lemon Yellow Hue
Windsor & Newton Professional Ultramarine (Green Shade)
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Two Landscapes, Different Times

21/10/2020

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A sunrise and sunset landscape duo will be entered into the Peterborough City Gallery exhibition. I love watching the watercolor washes interact. New colors emerge and shapes are defined by saturation and transparency. One more painting to make for the exhibition and then will be submitting the last week of October. Exciting!!
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Peterborough Museum City Gallery

12/10/2020

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Today I'm preparing some watercolor paper for three new pieces. These pieces will be exhibiting at the Peterborough Museum City Gallery. The exhibition will feature and celebrate Peterborough-based artists. I'm thrilled at this opportunity after such a long period of uncertainty and the closure of many spaces. Exhibition dates will be released soon. #watchthisspace
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Love from a Collector

6/10/2020

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A lovely note from a Collector yesterday and it absolutely made me tingle with joy. The connections I make with each Collector is very important to me. It's an incredible part of what I do as an artist! Over the last few months, people from all over the world have taken the time to write me an email or two and it really warms my heart. A huge thank you to all of you.
"Red Door Cottage" giclée print
I just wanted to thank you for sending your beautiful artwork so quickly and for packaging it so carefully. We truly adore both of the prints and are so looking forward to hanging them in our home (I’m working on the framing). Your artwork is amazing and you are so very talented. I am thrilled that you’re finding a way to pursue your passion—it looks like it’s really working for you!
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