David’s Tent Art Space 2023

I had the treat of returning to David’s Tent this summer, after a couple of years break. So good to see so many lovely friends and to get to paint live with a whole army of artists in the big top. After a summer of no studio time, I made the most of this creative space and made a start on 7 pieces which I rotated and layered through this long weekend. The perfect place to use my fantastic artristical easel.

Video tour of the art area

Here’s a little video tour of the art space and my art area at David’s Tent this year. I really enjoyed the chance to create alongside others and in such an amazing atmosphere! Being on the end of the row by the door means good light, getting rained on, needing lots of layers in the evening, the smell of the toilet chemicals, a great space to dance (which I did at least as much as painting!!) and lots of interested onlookers - thankfully I’m used to painting in front of people! It was also a real treat to have my daughter sitting and drawing with me some of the time this year.

And here is some work in progress from my time at David's Tent. Yes those are liquorice all sorts you can see! A much more muted pallete than normal - going with icecream vibes, deckchairs and beach huts and a fresh summer breeze.