Waterside Open 2010 28th January, 2010

One of my paintings has been put thorugh to be exhibited at this years Waterside Open Art Exhibition.

This is the second biannual national open exhibition inviting artists to submit work to be shown as part of a high profile show taking place in Sale's Waterside Arts Centre.

I am showing Miss How Can I Help You? #1. Award winners will be announced on the evening of the private view and visitors of the exhibition can vote for their favourite piece in the Visitors Choice Award!

Waterside Open 2010
Private View Thurs 28th Jan 7.30pm
Fri 29th Jan - Sat 1st May
Waterside Arts Centre Sale

Group show at The Lowry Hotel 21st January, 2010

This Thursday sees the private view of Through the Looking Glass: The Past 10 years of Comme Ca Art.

The focus will be on bringing together diverse and individual artists united by the common interest in producing contemporary fine art of a high standard

I will be showing two pieces from my All at sea series.

Private View Thurs 21st Jan 6 - 8pm
Thurs 21st Jan - Tues 2nd March
The Lowry Hotel Salford

All at Sea in Manchester's Gay Village 1st October, 2009

I am showing my new collection of work NOW at Taurus on Canal Street Manchester. This series of work takes its cue from nautical slang and its everyday use, All At Sea is a collection of paintings illustrating well known phrases while influenced by traditional sailor tattoos styles and pin ups.
The show runs from 1st -31st October

Buy Art Fair 24th September, 2009

I will be showing work for sale at next week's Buy Art Fair in Urbis Manchester. This will be a fab opportunity to come along and see my work up close and maybe purchase a little something for yourself!

I will be situated in the Urbis Creatives stall on the second floor.

Buy Art Fair opens on 24th -27th Sept with more than 80 galleries showing the work of over 370 artists all available to buy.

In addition the fair offers a whole host of FREE activities for experienced and novice art collectors to enjoy

Exhibition on Second Life 15th July, 2009

I am currently exhibiting work in The Tart Gallery's virtual gallery on the 3D world of Second Life! The show is titled 'Burlesque' and features a number of talented artists from the USA and the UK, with a varied selection of beautiful art work including paintings by yours truely!

Tart of the month

22nd July, 2009

I am currently Tart of the Month on The Tart Gallery website! I am thrilled to be listed amongst other artists I admire including Angelique Houtkanp and Molly Crabapple, the creator of the original Dr Sketchy

A night at Urbis! 27th May, 2009

This coming Wednesday I will taking part in a groundbreaking art and gallery event, the Urbis Creatives launch night, a project put together by Urbis staff to showcase our individual creative talents outside of work. This simple idea of gallery staff working and exhibiting together has never been seen through before!
I will be exhibiting some of my art work AND performing as part of my burlesque act The Chantilly Belles all within Urbis, Manchester's premier landmark building and gallery of city life!
This will truely be a unique night of art and entertainment so don't miss your chance to get involved and see some of the city's best creative talent!

Suderland art residency exhibition

The final outcome to my burlesque art residency with Art-wave will be on show from tomorrow at The Place in Sunniside Sunderland!
This exhibition is a chance to see the work I've been directing during the year where burlesque has been the main focus giving insight into one of Sunderland's most historic areas.

As well as photographs and video footage the show will include a selection of paintings by myself explaining the nature of the art form that is burlesque.

You can find out more about how this project has progressed over the months by reading my Myspace blog munbered 1-9