After picking up two paintings from the R.W.A. Open exhibition, I was pleased to deliver them to the Applestore Gallery in Hereford, along with nine more, selected from my series about memory. The work is about reminiscence rather than nostalgia and I strive to capture a moment in time as we remember an experience from the past. The exhibition entitled “Third Servings ” continues until the 23rd February and the gallery is closed on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday.
So relieved so my book is selling so well from galleries and bookshops. After ten years of research and selecting images from my work about the sculpture and the times in which it was produced, it was with some trepidation that I awaited the response from the public……
Deciding on which paintings to submit for Selection for the Royal West of England Academy Autumn Show. I need three from my current Meeting series.
During my employment by the Royal forest of Dean College, when I brought opportunities for Art and reminiscence activities to older people in care homes and centres, I produced a user friendly book, for care assistants and others working in the field. I was able to draw on my earlier experience as a trained nurse, to plan and co-ordinate age appropriate activities for all who do this important work and those they care for. The book has been available via mail order catalogues etc. but is now available via this website on the Reminiscence book page.
Three paintings accepted for the Hereford Open.
The exhibition is held from 8th September at Hereford city Gallery and Museum as part of h’Art
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The Meeting 3 20×20 cm Acrylic
My new book, about the Herefordshire school of Romanesque sculpture has arrived and is available to buy from this website on the Kilpeck page, using Paypal, or from bookshops and galleries.
Taking place in a relaxed atmosphere at Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley, this exciting drawing course will aim to broaden your notion of drawing and expand your drawing skills through observation, imagination and exploration. We will use a broad range of traditional and non-traditional techniques and materials experimenting with marks, texture, line and form. Through out the course, there will be the opportunity to discuss and share ideas and you will be encouraged to develop the regular habit of working in sketchbooks. Beginners are welcome.
Monday 1/10/12 for 8weeks 10-12.15 a.m. Cost £80
£10 non-returnable deposit on booking
To book email:info@valeriemclean.com or tel.01531635857
My book, Kilpeck and the Romanesque in Herefordshire is now in the hands of the printers. This book is a personal response to the sights and spirit of the sacred places where a group of skilled craftsman worked at the beginning of the twelfth century. The text was developed from my dissertation submitted whilst studying for a degree in Fine Art at Hereford College of Art and many of the images come from my sketchbook and journal pages.
The book will soon be available to buy from good bookshops and galleries and through my websites. I plan to have many of my original artwork available at Blue Ginger Gallery, Cradley during Hereford art Week in September.
I found the visual impact at this years show, curated by Tess Jaray quite stunning. The first gallery, the Central Hall has been painted red as a backdrop to the strong abstract painting by artists such as Philip Sutton and Frank Bowling. The largest gallery has many smaller works in an undulating design. …I feel it is such an honour for my painting to be included.
