Above: Artist in Residence on M.S. Borealis.  Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  Nov/Dec 2023.
'Classic Caribbean Islands' cruise.
"It is fun to do art demonstrations and to talk about art materials and techniques with guests....and it was also lovely to introduce many to urban sketching
Above (L): drawing in the beautiful Botanical Room onboard.
Above (R): Sketches of Funchal in Madeira, our first port of call on the way to the Caribbean.
Derwent sketchbook and graphic pencils.

Above:  Artist in Residence at Fine Art Trade Guild A+P+F expo 2023.  September 2023.
Anne was honoured to be Artist in Residence at this event in Stratford-upon-Avon and delighted when Genus used one of her artworks to demonstrate their state of the art scanner.  CLICK HERE to find out more about this event. 


Above: Artist in Residence/ Art Demonstrator for Derwent at Patchings Art Festival. July 2023.
"It is always an honour to represent Derwent at art events and Patchings is one of the best!"
Pre visit to Rothley Lake House in Northumberland
Pre visit to Rothley Lake House in Northumberland
Art online workshop
Art online workshop
Art workshop at Rothley Lake House
Art workshop at Rothley Lake House
National Trust Rothley Lake House
National Trust Rothley Lake House
Above:  Art Demonstrator for John Lewis & Partners, National Trust and Derwent.  July 2023.
"Had a lovely time doing an online demonstration and a video the following day, showing my art process when drawing and painting a landscape. Our venue? The amazing Rothley Lakehouse in Northumberland...one of the most idyllic places we have ever visited! All in aid of the National Trust Riverlands Conservation project.

Derwent has partnered with the National Trust and their Riverlands project to create the Derwent Riverlands Collection of art materials. On this trip I was demonstrating how to use the lovely sketching wallet and the watercolour set.

Thank you to John Lewis & Partners for hosting the live stream and video and to the National Trust for inviting me to this beautiful house. Some of the trees were planted in the 17th century and the lake and grounds were designed by Capability Brown. We did not want to leave...!

And a big thanks to Derwent for inviting me to work on this project."

#derwentambassador
#pleinair #pleinairpainting #onlineartworkshop #artvideo #landscapepainting #urbansketching
Above:  Art Instructor on M.S. Borealis.  Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  May/ June 2023.
'Renaissance Italy, The Adriatic & Amalfi Coast' cruise.
"It is always fun to share my love of the natural world when teaching art on cruises, especially when there are wildlife experts on board! I love collaborating with ORCA on our journeys with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. On this cruise, ORCA Ocean Conservationists on board shared photos and videos with the guests, who appreciated this unique opportunity to not only learn more about ocean conservation but to gets tips on creating artwork of whales and dolphins! As a Wildlife Artist (working on this cruise as an Art Instructor) it was a rewarding experience to teach guests about one of my favourite subjects! Just look at the artwork some of the guests created which was on show in the Art Exhibition. Great creativity on show!
Thank you ORCA..


Sketching with Urban Sketchers Singapore
Sketching with Urban Sketchers Singapore
Sketching with Urban Sketchers Singapore
Sketching with Urban Sketchers Singapore
Having fun with Urban Sketchers Singapore
Having fun with Urban Sketchers Singapore
Thanks to Sketchpacker Diaries for the portrait!
Thanks to Sketchpacker Diaries for the portrait!
Above:  Time off!  Having fun with Singapore Urban Sketchers. Late Sept. 2022.
Such an inspirational group of artists to spend time with!
Thanks to Sketchpacker Diaries (see above left, sketching me) for the portrait!
Above: Art Leader at Newfield Hall in the South Yorkshire Dales.  HF Holidays.  Early Sept. 2022.
"Such beautiful scenery and country house.  All HF Holidays houses are in areas of outstanding natural beauty!"
#pleinairpainting  #urbansketching  #landscapepainting  Olden, Norway, 2022.
#pleinairpainting #urbansketching #landscapepainting Olden, Norway, 2022.
Tunabreen and Von Postbreen (glaciers), Svalbard.
Tunabreen and Von Postbreen (glaciers), Svalbard.
Lompensenteret shops, Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
Lompensenteret shops, Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
Sketching in Longyearbyen, Svalbard.  Northernmost town in the world.
Sketching in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Northernmost town in the world.
Above: Art Instructor, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  June/July 2022.
'Rugged and Remote Spitsbergen' cruise.

"Back in the studio following our cruise.  Photos seen here are of the northern most town in the world, in the Arctic Circle. Luckily this is the closest we got to polar bears!  (Background photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/frede_lamo/)
Some interesting facts: It is illegal to leave the town without a firearm (because of polar bears!). There are more polar bears than people in Svalbard. It is illegal to pick flowers.

May 2022.
May 2022.
I was so honoured to be inducted into Guild's Hall of Fame.
I was so honoured to be inducted into Guild's Hall of Fame.
Bob and I at the Guild Awards 2022
Bob and I at the Guild Awards 2022
Above: Anne was inducted into the Fine Art Trade Guild 'Hall of Fame' at the Guild's 2022 Awards Weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon.  Jo Palmer, Master of the Guild, presented Anne with her certificate.  May 2022.
"It is a huge honour to be given this award and inducted into the Fine Art Trade Guild Hall of Fame.  My time at the Guild has been very special.  I was privileged to work with an amazing group of hugely talented and generous artists during my years on the Fine Art Committee.  Working alongside the dynamic staff at the Guild, we were able to offer opportunities for artists to exhibit and promote their artwork, to network and to learn more about the art industry.  Because of the wide range of experience of the committee members, the Fine Art Committee was well placed to give advice to artists looking for guidance at different stages of their careers.  Fun and happy times.  It is all these creative friends I miss the most...

Happy times...but we want to spend more time travelling now!"
Above: Art Instructor, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  May 2022.
'Whales and Dolphins of Iceland and The Azores' cruise.
Back home from an amazing cruise to the Azores and Iceland on Borealis with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines; teaching art workshops and whale watching with ORCA on board! The ORCA team kindly supplied the artists in the art workshops with photos (to use as reference) from sightings on their trips, including on this cruise. They also came along to the workshops to see the artwork in progress and talk to us all about whales and dolphins. On the last full day at sea we held an art exhibition that showcased the incredible art that had been produced during our cruise. It was a fun art journey for all!
Thanks to ORCA for sharing their expert knowledge with us all."

HF Holidays, Derbyshire.
HF Holidays, Derbyshire.
Arriving in the snow, March 2020.
Arriving in the snow, March 2020.
Above: Art Instructor for HF Holidays at Peveril of the Peak, Derbyshire.  March 2022.
"Beautiful countryside, superb classroom and facilities and fun guests who were keen to learn and created wonderful artwork!"

Wonderful art sculpture by the chef.
Wonderful art sculpture by the chef.
Art Demos are always popular!
Art Demos are always popular!
End of cruise exhibition by guests attending the art workshops.  Lots of fjords and glaciers on show!
End of cruise exhibition by guests attending the art workshops. Lots of fjords and glaciers on show!
Above: Art Instructor with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  August 2019.
'Fjords of Greenland' cruise.
"Teaching art workshops when the scenery all around is spectacular, is quite an experience...and so inspirational for guests attending the art workshops.  The end of cruise exhibition was varied and showed great creatitvity!  Well done to all".


Above: Art Instructor, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  Magazine Article mention of my art workshops!
December 2018.
"it was lovely to get a mention in an article by travel journalist Marion Ainge about a wonderful cruise to Monaco that I taught art workshops on. Thank you Marion!"
#cruiseshipartist   #fredolsencruiselines  #travelartist  #artinstructor


Teaching Gilly to draw and paint!
Teaching Gilly to draw and paint!
On an outside broadcast with Gilly and Presenter Albia Begum.
On an outside broadcast with Gilly and Presenter Albia Begum.
My portrait of BBC presenter Albia Begum!
My portrait of BBC presenter Albia Begum!
Talking about art materials and techniques with presenters Gilly and Albia Begum.
Talking about art materials and techniques with presenters Gilly and Albia Begum.
Above:  Artist in Residence on Afternoon Show at BBC Radio Lancashire. 2011/2018.
 "It was lovely to spend time as Artist in Residence on the Afternoon Show with Gilly (Presenter John Gillmore, at BBC Radio Lancashire.  I taught art, live on air and on outside broadcasts with Gilly and fellow present Albia Begum, who I also drew a charcoal portrait of!  Fun times and I hope we inspired visitors and listeners to be creative!"


Above: Artist in Residence, Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick, the Lake District. Oct. 2018.
 was invited as Artist in Residence at Derwent's "magical" Pencil Museum in Keswick, the Lake District to teach animal art from life, with our beautiful little model Dolly!  I love teaching at the Pencil Museum, using favourite art materials and meeting visitors who come from all over the world!  A truly amazing experience!
 #artistinresidence  #drawinganimalsfromlife
2018.
Teaching an animal art workshop.
Teaching an animal art workshop.
The beautiful surroundings of the Pencil Museum.
The beautiful surroundings of the Pencil Museum.
Being greeted by Dawn, the wonderful Pencil Museum Manager.
Being greeted by Dawn, the wonderful Pencil Museum Manager.
Drawing animals from life.
Drawing animals from life.
Above: Artist in Residence, Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick, the Lake District. Nov. 2017.
"Returned as Artist in Residence at Derwent's "magical" Pencil Museum to teach animal art, from life!  Such a beautiful part of the world to teach art in!
 #artistinresidence
2017
Nearly there!
Nearly there!
Nature in Art, Gloucestershire.
Nature in Art, Gloucestershire.
In the studio, with Simon Trapnell, Director NIA.
In the studio, with Simon Trapnell, Director NIA.
Above: Artist in Residence at Nature in Art in Gloucestershire. October 2015.
"Welcome to Nature in Art, the world's first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature."


Teaching an art workshop on board.
Teaching an art workshop on board.
Sketching at Gjesvaerstappen Nature Reserve, Norway.
Sketching at Gjesvaerstappen Nature Reserve, Norway.
Above: Art Instructor. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
'Cruising the Arctic Circle' cruise.



Above: Artist in Residence, Derwent Pencil Museum, Keswick, the Lake District. Sept. 2015.

Above: I was thrilled to be filmed by Jacksons Art Supplies at their London studios, to demonstrate their watercolour paints on video.  I was keen to show how to work from only a few references, mostly relying on memory and imagination!  A lovely few days spent chatting about art!  Thank you Jacksons!
#artdemonstrator  #jacksonsartsupplies
Art Supplies:  Jackson's watercolour paint and brushes.  St Cuthberts Mill paper.
2015.

"Please like and share it on YouTube!"


"Thank you Anne for being so generous with your thoughts and time for the making of this video. It's great to see the journey of one of your paintings!"
@JacksonsArtSupplies



Above: Artist in Residence at Nature in Art in Gloucestershire. May 2014.
"Welcome to Nature in Art, the world's first museum and art gallery dedicated to fine, decorative and applied art inspired by nature.  "I love spending time at Nature in Art in Gloucestershire, demonstrating and talking to the many visitors who pop in to the studio.  Beautiful venue with wonderful wildlife art in the permanent c
ollections.


Above:  portrait in graphite pencil and charcoal on Bristol Board of David Wareing, Senior Partner, Hill Dickinson LLP who very kindly volunteered to sit for two portrait sittings for the 'Live.Art.Liverpool' charity auction.  The portrait was auctioned with all proceeds going to The Prince's TrustThe Mayor of Liverpool opened the charity auction, held at the end of a successful two week art exhibition of donated artwork.  Thank you to the Live.Art.Liverpool team from Hill Dickinson LLP for inviting me take part.
#portraitartist  #artdemonstrator  #derwentpencils
March 2014.
Above: Derwent Pencil Museum.  2014.
"I love teaching at the Magical Pencil Museum, at Keswick in the Lake District here in the UK.  Teaching art workshops and doing art demonstrations, meeting visitors from all over the world."
#derwentartambassador  #derwentartofficial  #derwentpencilmuseum  #derwent
2014.
Above:  Art Workshop Leader/ Project Manager with BBC Radio Merseyside and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
"I was honoured to be asked by BBC Radio Merseyside and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre to manage a project which included my teaching art workshops and then using the artwork, to design a wall frieze for the UK's first mobile treatment centre.  The project lasted a few months and it was lovely to teach and support the workshop attendees, who produced wonderful artwork of Liverpool and surrounding areas.  When we all reunited for the official opening of the mobile unit, I was stunned and honoured to find a plaque detailing my involvement in the project.  This was a project that meant a lot to me, partly because my late father was born in Liverpool.  Although we travelled abroad during my upbringing, it always touches my heart to visit this wonderful city."

#artistinresidence  #bbcradiomerseyside  #upforarts  #voluntaryartsuk
2013 (above): I was thrilled to give a talk on art and business to guests attending a Making Pictures event in Manchester, on behalf of the Fine Art Trade Guild.
2013 (above): always lovely to get a mention by Canada based 'Artists for Conservation'.'
'The World's Leading Artist Group Supporting the Environment.'  #signaturememberartistsforconservation
2013 (above): What fun to spend days teaching and demonstrating art materials and techniques for Derwent at Patchings Art Festival in 2013!
July 2012 (above): A lovely day teaching for Leisure painter and the Artist magazines at Ribby Hall, Lancashire.  
Exhibiting my artwork at the Fine Art Trade Guild Awards weekend.
Exhibiting my artwork at the Fine Art Trade Guild Awards weekend.
Exhibiting my artwork, London,
Exhibiting my artwork, London,
May 2012 (above): Fine Art Trade Guild Awards Weekend in London.
Honoured to exhibit my artwork.
2012 (above):  It was a honour to be Invited by the Fine Art Trade Guild to give a talk on art/ art business at the Spring Fair International, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.  A fun day out!
July 2012.
July 2012.
Presenter Billy Butler at BBC Radio Merseyside.
Presenter Billy Butler at BBC Radio Merseyside.
Running an art workshops on portraiture.
Running an art workshops on portraiture.
Selection of portraits (I am holding another artists work for her).
Selection of portraits (I am holding another artists work for her).
BBC Radio Presenter Billy Butler.
BBC Radio Presenter Billy Butler.
2011/2012: I was invited to teach a series of art workshops on portraiture at BBC Radio Merseyside.  Our model?  BBC Presenter Billy Butler, dressed up to celebrate the Summer Olympics!
#artistinresidence  #portraitworkshops  #portraitpainting
Exhibiting at the Animal Art Fair, Fulham Palace, London.
Exhibiting at the Animal Art Fair, Fulham Palace, London.
October 2011 (above):  I was thrilled to be invited to teach a BBC Masterclass on portraiture at BBC Radio Lancashire, in front of an invited audience.  It is always lovely to be interviewed by 'Gilly', presenter John Gillmore who makes it easy...or as easy at it can be!  Thanks Gilly and thank you to BBC Radio Lancashire.
#bbcmasterclass   #portraitart
 "It's World Elephant Day...and ten years ago
 I was teaching Gilly and friends, at BBC Radio Lancashire, to paint elephants!"
BBC Radio Lancashire with Presenter John Gillmore.  2011.
#worldelephantday  
With BBC Presenter John Gilmore 'Gilly'..
With BBC Presenter John Gilmore 'Gilly'..
With BBC Presenter Talat-Farooq Awan.
With BBC Presenter Talat-Farooq Awan.
2011 (above): Lovely to regularly pop in to BBC Radio Lancashire, as Artist in Residence, on the Afternoon Show with Presenter John 'Gilly' Gillmore, I taught art workshops, was interviewed live on air and met guests and visitors.  BBC presenter Talat-Farooq Awan (BBC Radio Manchester) came along to join in the portraiture classes!
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust kindly supplied photos of the orphaned elephants for us all to draw from in the animal art workshops.  #artistinresidence  #portraitworkshops

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