#artistsupportpledge

Due to COVID-19 many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support. gallery work and exhibitions. IN an attempt to help alleviate some of this Matthew Burrows has instigated the @artistsupportpledge . The concept is a simple one . An artist post an image of their work that they are willing to sell for no more that £200 ( Not including shipping) and then when they have reached £1000 in sales they buy another artists work for £200.

This piece is £180 ( Plus shipping) 50 cm x 50 cm Pastel on paper . Please email for more information

Taking part in the @artistsupportpledge Started by @matthewburrowsstudio

Due to COVID-19 many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support. gallery work and exhibitions. IN an attempt to help alleviate some of this Matthew Burrows has instigated the @artistsupportpledge . The concept is a simple one . An artist post an image of their work that they are willing to sell for no more that £200 ( Not including shipping) and then when they have reached £1000 in sales they buy another artists work for £200.

This is a pastel on paper 50 cm x 50 cm . £180 plus shipping

Please email for more information.

QEST Scholarship at Derix Glass Studio, Taunusstein , Germany

Had a wonderful time at Derix Glass Studio and had an opportunity to turn the pastels inspired pieces into glass works. Using silver stains and red stains and acid etching.

January - February 2020 Recent pastel pieces

From January I have been working away in the studio on a series of pastel on paper. The work is a continuation of the Lightscape pieces with influences from Emil Nolde to Rothko and Bridget Riley to Eva Hesse.

Studio Images from 2019

Exhibition at Avivson Gallery 49 Highgate Highstreet London, UK.

The amazing Kate at Avivson Gallery painting the walls for the recent exhibition.

All work is pastel on paper. The small pieces are 23 cm x 23 cm ( Framed) and the large ones 50 cm x 50 cm ( Framed) . All 2019.

Exhibition Opening Avivson Gallery Reception December 5th 6- 9 pm

QEST Award

Very grateful for the fantastic QEST Award. This gives an amazing opportunity. More details here

ABOUT QEST: The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) funds the education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through traditional college courses, apprenticeships or one-to-one training with master craftspeople. QEST was established to help support craftspeople of all ages, from all backgrounds and at critical stage in their careers and thus sustain traditional British craftsmanship. As a charity of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, QEST was established in 1990 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Association and the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Since 1990 the Trust has awarded over £4.3 million to over 500 craftspeople, across 130 craft disciplines. In May 2017 HRH The Prince of Wales became the charity’s Patron with Vice-Patrons The Earl of Snowdon and the Marquess of Salisbury

Hampstead Heath Colour Studies

On the Heath , beautiful day for observation studies.

Plein Air Painting on Hampstead Heath

Autumn is an incredible time and most mornings I am making some study watercolors. Taking notes on the changing patterns and colors in the trees. .

Frieze Week - Installation and talk Wednesday October 2nd at 5.30 pm at gpstudio

If you are in London in Frieze week please coma along to gpstudio at 74 Great Suffolk Street SE1 0BL .Talk starts at 5.30 pm followed by a reception until 8 pm.