Equinox

I have a spring in my step, there is actual sun streaming into the gallery (it's gone now, but I swear it was there) and my diary is telling me that it's the first day of Spring!

I know that this happens every year, but sometimes it feels like a minor miracle that we have gotten through January and February and all the gloom that that time of year can sometimes bring.

There are so many things that can affect our mood in all of our different lives, but the one thing in life that we all experience at the same time are the seasons: their ever-changing weather and light.

With Spring comes growth and colour, and hopefully this positivity touches us, encouraging us to lift our heads up, to move forward and to feel a little bit more creative.

All of us are artists, or appreciators of art in it's many forms.  I am surrounded by the most beautiful, uplifting work at the gallery.  The work changes dramatically through the gallery's diary of exhibitions, but it is hopefully always inspiring.

These paintings by Laura Harrison are turning heads and encouraging everyone who views them to feel impressed and energised.

The exhibition as a whole is a beautiful and bold experience.  It continues until 8 April.

Thanks for reading!

Natalie

It's Here!

The Laura Harrison exhibition has had so many visitors who have commented on the positive energy in the room.  And they are right.  This new collection of work has filled the gallery with spring-like optimism and vibrancy.

The small flower paintings seem to be jostling for the sunlight and the limelight, and they are all being adored by viewers.

 

The larger still life paintings are bold and dynamic, full of glorious colour and sunshine.

It really is a pleasure to be surrounded by this beautiful work as the daffodils raise their yellow bonnets to the sky and the first cherry blossom can be seen adorning the twiggy branches.

After a long dark winter, spring is definitely here, and what better way to celebrate than to get out into the countryside, enjoy the views, stopping at Smithy Gallery to enjoy the springiest view of all!

Thanks for reading!

Natalie

Roll on Spring!

Am I allowed to say that Spring is in the air yet?  Well it is for me!  I've been immersed in the beautiful paintings that make up our next exhibition opening 4 March.  New Paintings by Laura Harrison.

These beauties are bold, confident and optimistic.  I've been creating an invitation brochure that is hopefully worthy of the work.  It takes time working with all of the images, but it gives me a great chance to absorb every detail of the paintings, which I love.

These are three of my favourite paintings at the moment.  I love the life and movement injected into these 'still' lifes, and also the seeming simplicity of these beautiful tulips and snowflake flowers.

I think they are very clever paintings, but mainly they are a feast for the heart and soul.

There has been a lot of interest in this work already.  Please contact the gallery if you would like to receive a brochure.

Natalie