Tag: Paintings

Rochester Art Fair 2026

I shall be returning to Rochester Art Fair on March 6-8 with some exciting new work and a few old favourites.
Situated in the lavish Corn Exchange, Rochester Art Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet artists in person and purchase incredible original artwork across three inspiring days. I hope you will be able to come and visit, there will be around 80 artists participating and Friday evening opening will be special

I shall be returning to Rochester Art Fair this spring with some exciting new work and a few old favourites!  Situated in the lavish Corn Exchange, the Rochester Art Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet artists in person and purchase incredible original artwork across three inspiring days. All this in the heart of historic Rochester — a town known for its cultural heritage, independent shops, and vibrant café scene.

I hope you will be able to come and visit, there will be around 80 artists participating and Friday evening will be special with the Mayor opening the show and drinks available.

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 For more information, visit our website:

www.rochesterartfair.co.uk
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This is definitely a date for the diary!
I look forward to seeing you there!

Heart of Rochester Artists Open Studio Trail

I am delighted to invite you to come and take part in our first Winter Open Studio Trail on 28th, 29th and 30th November 2025 in the Heart of Rochester, just three locations with 15 artists in our enclave starting with my own House at 1 King Edward Road, ME1 1UA then on to 4 Roebuck Road, ME1 1UD and the third location up to 1 Ridley Road, ME1 1UL past Watts Avenue next left on the square.

I do hope you will be able to come and see my latest paintings inspired by the coasts of Kent and Cornwall. some smaller framed more affordable oil paintings, some mini oils as well as some of my Prints which will make good Christmas Presents. This time my work is displayed in the house. If the weather is suitable a studio visit will be interesting as I have lots going on!

Impressions of Whitstable and other Seascapes

Impressions of Whitstable and other Seascapes. An exhibition of Oil Paintings including works from both Whitstable and the Cornish coast

I shall be exhibiting in Gallery Two at The Horsebridge in Whitstable (the small gallery with the front window) from Wednesday October 8th until Monday October 20th 2025 inclusive and am aiming to be in the Gallery personally most days to meet everyone.  Weekends co-incide with East Kent Open Houses so you have the option of visiting all the Whitstable artists on those days – visit    https://ekoh.org.uk/whitstable/ for more information.

My exhibition is called   Impressions of Whitstable and other Seascapes.  The exhibition will include works from both Whitstable and the Cornish coast.  I shall be showing a number of large oil paintings and  you will have the opportunity to see some new pieces from this year as well as some old favourites, also a number of smaller affordable pieces.

Horsebridge Arts Centre 01227 281174 

11 Horsebridge Road
Whitstable, Kent. UK. CT5 1AF

9am – 5pm Mon-Sat
(Closed on Tuesdays) 10am – 4pm Sundays

For more information please contact Ann

Brick Lane Gallery

I am taking part in the landscape exhibition 19th November – 2nd December at The Brick Lane Gallery, 216 Brick Lane, London | E1 6SA do come and see my latest paintings

I am taking part in the landscape exhibition 19th November – 2nd December at The Brick Lane Gallery, 216 Brick Lane, London | E1 6SA do come and see my latest paintings. This is a lovely little gallery in the heart of Brick Lane, My new mixed media paintings will be on display; not to be missed. Click here to view the paintings

Rochester Art Fair

During this year Ann has been exploring the use of Mixed Media and Abstract painting.  The initial results of this work are on display in this exhibition which shows the influence of her visit to the Loire Valley in the springtime.  Ann’s process includes going out sketching in the landscape, bringing back her work to collage into her sketchbook. This forms a source of inspiration for larger paintings.

October 4th to 6th at the Corn Exchange, Rochester

Opening Times:

Friday 4th 5pm-9pm,   Saturday 5th 10am-6pm,   Sunday  6th 10am-5pm

 Adult £7, Concessions £3.50 are available for over 60s, students with valid ID and people with disabilities. Entry is FREE for carers accompanying people with disabilities and children under the age of 16.

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For more information go to the Web Site for Rochester Art Fair

A Vineyard Inspired Exhibition

This exhibition by Ann Palmer showcases two large mixed media abstract paintings, some smaller mixed media pieces together with her latest charcoal and acrylic sketches inspired by her visit to the Touraine Vineyards in the Loire Valley in France, in the spring.   The exhibition includes some early pieces of plein air oil painting also from the Touraine Vineyards

Halpern Pop Gallery, (through Cafe Nucleus), High Street, Rochester 4th – 17th September – the gallery is open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4pm

This exhibition by Ann Palmer showcases two large mixed media abstract paintings, some smaller mixed media pieces together with her latest charcoal and acrylic sketches inspired by her visit to the Touraine Vineyards in the Loire Valley in France, in the spring.   The exhibition includes some early pieces of plein air oil painting also from the Touraine Vineyards

For more information please contact 01634 812108 or e mail Ann

Bluewater – Under the Rainbow Events

Exhibition in Bluewater Shopping Mall, Dartford Nov 27 to December 30. Ann is exhibiting alongside some 80 artists from across the south east. Come along!

I am delighted to be exhibiting again with these lovely people November 27th until December 30th, from 9am until 9pm. Find us in the Lower Mall next door to Zara and near John Lewis.

This is a large group exhibition with 80 artists from across Kent and the South East, some from even further afield. Each of us have a ‘wall’ or space for exhibiting, and will be stewarding several times during the exhibition.

I look forward to seeing you there, please let me know when you are hoping to come and I will try and be there for you.

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Rochester Art Fair

Visit Rochester Art Fair in the Corn Exchange the weekend of 6-8 October and see Ann’s work at Stand 20 amongst many other exhibiting artists from Kent and Nationwide

Ann will be exhibiting in the Corn Exchange, Rochester 6-8 October at the very first Rochester Art Fair. Find me on Stand 20 just inside the entrance to the Queen’s Hall.

Come along and help make this exciting Art Fair a success.

The event launches on Friday 6 October with a Private View, tickets are available online for £12. Tickets for general admission on 7-8 October are £7, concessions £3.50 and admission is FREE for children under 12.

Opening Times: Friday 6 October 5-9 pm Saturday 7 October 10-6 pm Sunday 8th October 10-5 pm

Rochester Art Fair is a new and exciting event providing art lovers, art collectors and the local community based in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and the surrounding areas, with the opportunity to browse and buy beautiful, original artwork and interact directly with artists from across the UK and Europe.

Set against the lavish backdrop of the 18th Century Rochester Corn Exchange in the historic town of Rochester, Kent. The Fair showcases a wide variety of visual art including 2D and 3D works, created by both established and emerging artists.

Easy to access by car, rail and foot, Rochester Art Fair is located in the centre of the historic and culturally significant town of Rochester, packed with quaint, independent shops, restaurants and a vibrant cafe culture.

For more information contact Ann or Rochester Art Fair

Summer of Painting 2

I have spent two weeks in Cornwall this summer, one in St Ives in May and the second in Marazion in July; the weather was different the first being hot and sunny and the second cooler with a westerly breeze. Importantly I have done sketching and painting and lots of photos and inspiration for my summer of painting.

I have a plein air painting from the Island in St Ives and another painting from some sketches on the beach.

Porthmeor Beach from the Island, Summer Day 20″x20″ oil on canvas
Blustery Day on a Cornish Beach 20″x20″ oil on canvas

I am currently working on another beach painting, hoping to capture the light on the wet sand. My stay in Marazion led to some great views of the Tin Mines at Botallick and some sea views from Marazion with St Michael’s Mount and some rain clouds blowing in over the point to the west. I have become interested in the patterns in the rock formations and hope to produce a series which uses these patterns.

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Show Off Pop Up Gallery

 June 9-15 11am to 4pm I shall be exhibiting in the Show Off Gallery in Whitstable. Come along and see my paintings, prints and cards.June 9th to 15th I am going to be exhibiting in the Show Off Pop Up Gallery, 13 Harbour Street, Whitstable  CT5 1AQ opening daily 11am till 4pm;  this gallery can be found next door to White Stuff. Here again there will be some paintings on display, prints, cards and mugs. Come in and chat!

Contact Ann for more information