tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7132671437313092682024-03-14T06:08:56.262+00:00miss annabel dee*Ceramicist Annabel Johnson works under the pseudonym of miss annabel dee*
Blog explores Annabel's exploits and also her new venture of a gallery & artists studio in essexAnnabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-57651601830849238902016-04-08T15:39:00.001+01:002016-04-08T15:39:42.340+01:00Spring Fever : An Open exhibition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Spring has sprung over at miss annabel dee* gallery & studios on the Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea. "Spring Fever" is the gallery's third open exhibition and is showcasing over 30 artists work over the next month.</div>
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"I'm so excited for the public to finally see this exhibition - there is such a wide range of styles and subjects. We've had so many submissions - and we haven't got enough room! We will be putting some of the paintings on rotation so everyone's work gets seen" says gallery owner, Annabel Johnson.</div>
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The exhibition has attracted submissions from well known local artists such as Hashim Akib, Paul Alcock and Malcolm Perry alongside other emerging local artists. However one particular submission has come from slightly further afield - from South Africa. Annabel has been working closely with London based curator Christian Ravina, whom she met at one of her own ceramic exhibitions at Sotheby's to raise awareness of the talented potters and ceramicists at t<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">he ELC Art and Craft Centre in Kwa-Zulu Natal</span></div>
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The exhibition is showing 5 pieces which have traveled across Africa to get to the gallery. The craft centre is home to many a talented crafts person who <span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">under the apartheid years learnt to tell their truth whilst still concealing their personal stories and views of the world in which they were living. This ancient tradition of storytelling lives on. What is remarkable is the raw talent encapsulated in this work. Most of these artists have not been exposed to museums, art schools or the history of ceramics. Yet, their objects represent the very nature of a rich and compelling world.</span></div>
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"<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">I'm delighted that Annabel, an experienced artist with a thriving career in Britain, is opening her space to these artists. Here she has generated an interesting dialogue between their pieces and hers, both of which I have enjoyed over the years, some being commissioned for my family and friends. Through my association with the David Rattray Foundation, a Zululand based charity that supports the education of local children, Annabel's interest in this work has been realised. And now there is the possibility of stimulating a new creative energy from these ceramicists in far distant Zululand, an energy that adds compellingly to their existing cultural identity" says Robin Woodhead, Chairman of Sotheby's, who was involved in the project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">The exhibition is a celebration of emerging and more established artists, 'It's great to see everyone's work together - the ceramics from South Africa with a backdrop of a Jackson Pollock-esqe painting, next to an oil painting of Leigh on Sea boats. I'm excited about the public being able to see such a selection in a relaxed and welcoming environment'</span></div>
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The exhibition runs from Friday 1st April through to 2nd May at miss annabel dee* gallery & studios, 153 Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1JF</div>
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-42882763158541755622015-11-13T12:58:00.000+00:002015-11-13T12:58:17.254+00:003 wedding commisions<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things always seem to come in Three's don't they. I've recently had a trio of exhibitions here at the gallery and I realised that I hadn't shared with you some special commissions I made earlier in the year, and you've guessed it - there were three of them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bride's mother approached me to make her daughter a First Anniversary present with images of her wedding on. The client more or less knew what she wanted and what she didn't want. No direct photos and very subtle colours, to reflect the colour theme of the day. She wanted an aesthetically pleasing piece, which didn't scream 'wedding souvenir'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using photographs from the day that were provided for me, I illustrated the happy couple within a line drawing, but kept the flowers as a photograph to make them stand out. I also drew various aspects of the day - the bunting and seating arrangement of the venue as it was quite striking and memorable (the venue being an old factory in East London). The lighting, balloons and pom pom decorations were also included, to give an overall memory of the day</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nathan approached me to make his wife a surprise 10th Anniversary present. As you can see the feel to this commission is totally different to the first. Its more vibrant and colourful - reflecting the colours and flowers used on the day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using photographs Nathan provided, I was able to illustrate the band and the happy couple and also the venue. Lyrics to the couples first dance were also included to make it even more personal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last but not least, June approached me this autumn for a present for her niece who had just got married in the summer. She wanted a commemorative plate with their name and the date on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using the invitation and the photographs provided I illustrated an image of the couple and added text. The couple got married in Cornwall so June wanted a laid back nautical feel to match the vibe on the day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>If you are interested in commissioning me for a special occasion, please get in touch!</b></span><br />
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-88448621298050925132015-11-07T14:37:00.002+00:002015-11-07T14:37:37.235+00:00A Trio of Exhibitions<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the last month or so, I have curated a trio of exhibitions based on Leigh on Sea here at the gallery.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The drinks reception of the final one is today, so I thought I would share some photos and some information about what's been going on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first exhibition was that of Malcolm Perry - a local artist, who's work has proved incredibly popular over the last year here at miss annabel dee*. Perry's paintings are vibrant and fun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the private view, Malcolm also was painting LIVE! Although he didn't get much done as he was chatting with all the people who had come to admire his work!</span><br />
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-53972318860659170782015-10-13T12:24:00.000+01:002015-10-15T12:27:05.256+01:00Interview with Ian Sanders<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week I was approached by writer <a href="http://iansanders.com/">Ian Sanders</a> to arrange a meeting to discuss a possible article in the next issue of the publication <a href="http://www.leigh-on-sea.com/blog/trawler-new-publication-for-leigh-on-sea.html">'Trawler'</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We arranged to meet at <a href="http://utopiacoffeesouthend.co.uk/">Utopia Coffee Lounge</a> in Southend on Sea. Somewhere where I am familiar with - it's just in town near where I live, but I never really go in there. My other half is the coffee lover, I have a penchant for herbal teas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I walked in I was pleasantly surprised. I regularly drive past the place but didn't realise it was so.. quirky! Due to its location (Southend High Street -ish) I had unfortunately pre judged and always dismissed it (even though it always looks very busy from outside) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It wouldn't be amiss in Leigh, or London or Brighton..The walls are adorned with art and comic book wallpaper and the chairs are a mish mash of low couches, leather tubs and vintage chairs with comfy cushions. The menu is written by hand on chalkboards and they brew their own coffee, and you can tell - it smells delicious when I walk in and there is a good mix of people -older women chatting on the sofas, a young family eating their lunch and a couple of studenty types with attached to their earphones and laptops. There's a great vibe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ian was waiting for me in the corner, we exchange pleasantries and Ian gets me a pot of peppermint tea. I've met Ian a couple of times before through my shop - his son's have been to a couple of clay workshops, but also via <a href="http://www.madeinleigh.com/">Made In Leigh</a> - his wife Zoe asked me to be a speaker at one of their events.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have a nice chat about Trawler, where we see it going in the future and about Leigh on Sea and then we are off. He sets his voice recorder and we chat about me! Yikes! We speak about how I got into ceramics at university and my old studio in Leighcliff Road and then my studio and gallery in Leigh Road and how it came about that I have work in Downing Street.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was really great chatting with Ian. He works a couple of days in London and the others 'at home' in Leigh or Southend. Places like Utopia And Barlow & Fields in Leigh are his workplace. Speaking to him made me realise that other creatives face the same challenges I do from Social Media to finding inspiration. I think it's important to be in London (or away from the studio) some of the time and I think that's something I'm going to take away from this interview. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I seem to have forgotten that my work is all about creating a narrative and exploring and finding that story. I will be using the days that I am not in the studio or wander, go up to the big smoke, see some exhibitions, people watch. Maybe just even sit in a coffee shop and drink in my surroundings - with a pot of peppermint tea, of course.</span></div>
Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-34585214939376579302015-10-06T11:29:00.002+01:002015-10-15T12:30:52.946+01:00A Visit to The Hive Studios<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Friday morning I visited <a href="http://www.thehiveartiststudios.moonfruit.com/" target="_blank">The Hive Studios</a> in Chelmsford for a cup of tea and a natter with the artists. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's something I've been meaning to do for quite a while - Kymberly of Fitzygogo! (who had a pop up shop last year at my gallery and makes t-shirts and prints adorned with vintage comic book style faces) had invited me, but we both were so busy we could never put a date in the diary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> the leading lady Karen (who set up the studios) was unable to be there, but Kymberly, Tracey, Kitty, Janie, Jill & Cherry (essex girl speaks) were all there to welcome me with a warm cuppa and a biscuit or two! Check out their website giving a bit more info about themselves <a href="http://www.thehiveartiststudios.moonfruit.com/#/artists/4550587096">here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As usual, the kids loved getting their hands dirty and playing with the clay, we were making their favourite animals. This year I decided to use air drying clay. this way the kids can decorate with glitter and other bits and bobs eg pipe cleaners and then could take away their creations on the day. (Last year I used normal firing clay and took their bits to be fired - no-one came to collect their masterpieces the week after so I was left with an army of Funny Faces!)</span><br />
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<br />Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-80350688580292013862015-09-29T16:12:00.002+01:002015-09-29T16:12:16.862+01:00Go Gold for September - Limited Edition Plates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This September I have been involved in <a href="http://missannabeldee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/go-gold-for-september.html" target="_blank">#gogoldforseptember</a> - it's childhood cancer awareness month. So, not only have I adorned my shop windows in gold, but I have produced Limited Edition plates with an inspirational quote.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The quote was chosen by Katie, Hattie's Mum (I mentioned her before <a href="http://missannabeldee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/go-gold-for-september.html" target="_blank">here</a>) Hattie is a local two year old who has been diagnosed with leukaemia</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> but is strong and is fighting this terrible disease, so the quote is incredibly apt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They are £25 each with 20% of each sale going to Children with Cancer UK. Please <a href="mailto:missannabeldee@gmail.com" target="_blank">get in touch</a> if you're interested in purchasing one of these plates - it's for a very good cause!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and along with other shops along Leigh Road I decided to decorate my shop and it's window in gold #gogoldforseptember.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/13618889.Toddler_is_face_of_new_campaign_to_fight_disease/" target="_blank">Hattie</a> is a local two year old who has been diagnosed with leukaemia and is the face of the #gogold campaign to raise awareness of childhood cancer, as well as her own awareness campaign <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HattiesHeroes?fref=ts" target="_blank">#HattiesHeroes</a>. Leigh on Sea has such a family orientated community that the cause has struck cords with many and most shops and businesses in the area have taken part in some way raising awareness and money</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I produced some <a href="http://missannabeldee.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/go-gold-for-september-limited-edition.html" target="_blank">limited edition plates</a> to sell during September (and beyond) to raise money for Children With Cancer UK with 20% from each sale, going towards the worthy cause.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also decorated my shop windows with gold bunting, teddies with gold ribbon neck ties, as well as paintings and artwork with touches of gold and yellow and ceramics decorated with gold lustre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is a Pop Up shop? Well, a pop up shop, in my eyes is a space in which different artists, or retailers will move into temporarily - in my case for a week or so - and sell their goods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Pop Up Shops over the last couple of months consisted of a a couple of vintage shops, a children's boutique and a vintage inspired clothing range. They were very popular, however a lot of my regular customers thought I had closed down - as the whole shop was taken over by these other retailers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm still here! I'm not going anywhere! However, I think for 2016 I may only do a 'Pop Up Corner' where artists can rent a corner of the shop for a week or so instead of the whole shop - as I've built up such a lovely customer base and also a have a reputation for being where I am and selling fine art and ceramics, and I don't want to lose that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I followed up a link given to me by my friend Cait, suggesting I enter some work into the </span><a href="http://www.laceycontemporarygallery.co.uk/summer-arts-prize-2015/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Lacey Contemporary Gallery Summer Arts prize</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - first prize being £1,000.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I haven't done anything like this for a while, so I thought why not. I entered two smaller ceramic vessels - 'They Grow up So Quick' along with 'When I Grow Up I Want to be a WAG' and then forgot all about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of weeks later I received the email saying that one of my vessels had been shortlisted! Only 50 out of 600 entrants were chosen! I was over the moon! Can you see my vessel below (clue 2nd row on the right)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately I didn't win, however it was great being involved in an exhibition in West London again. The <a href="http://www.laceycontemporarygallery.co.uk/and-the-winners-are/" target="_blank">winner </a>was a short film of a launderette.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also think, in future that I will enter my bigger ceramic vessels as in a gallery the small ones can be lost - or enter them as a collection rather and individually, as they all have a narrative and are linked together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was also really nice wandering round the back streets on Holland Park looking at all the houses and the architecture. It made me think about my future and where I want to be living in 10 years time!... Well I can dream can't i! </span>Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-42513045352061377682015-09-27T10:20:00.000+01:002015-09-30T10:20:57.241+01:00Spring and Winter Open 2014-15<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The year before last I held an open exhibition - "The Spring Open". I advertised on Facebook as well as in the local newspaper and I had an amazing response.</span><div>
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-10334999791748395942015-09-25T14:28:00.000+01:002015-09-25T14:54:30.705+01:00Southend / Leigh Plate Commission<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A couple of months back (.. I fear every post I write will start with this). A couple of months back I was approached by a gentleman who wished to have 12 plates made with a unique Southend and Leigh on Sea vibe, after seeing my Leigh on Sea pub mug designs (tell you about that later)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He has a house in Italy and it is a tradition to give plates, and he wanted a reminder of 'home' on them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have used a mixture of illustration and photography to achieve the designs. I really enjoyed doing these actually, as I am so used to putting designs onto cylinders, it was nice to see them 'flat'.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am of course available for commission - have you got an idea you want on a plate?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's just across the estuary from me here in Leigh on Sea and its a place I have frequented quite often on little visits, as one of my friends, Imogen has a place there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was sharing the space with vintage lifestyle brand <a href="http://www.loveurlook.co.uk/" target="_blank">Love Ur Look</a>. Ronke, the designer had held a pop up shop in my gallery earlier in the year (more about pop up shops later) and mentioned she was doing one in Whitstable and I jumped at the chance!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I made some mugs based on the local landmarks of Whitstable - Red Sands, the historic WW2 forts out to sea, Wheelers Oyster Bar, The Fish Market in the harbour and the Old Neptune Pub along the seafront:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They went down really well and now they are being stocked at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Whitstable-Improvement-Trust-110693702356406/timeline/" target="_blank">Whitstable Improvement Trust</a> - 34 Harbour Street, Whitstable (if anyone fancies a gander or wished to purchase one!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had also brought along some other artists work from my gallery in Leigh. Julie's teacups and also artist Malcolm Perry's paintings of Whitstable:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can have a look at my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/missannabeldee.artist" target="_blank">facebook </a>page, to see absolutely everything I've been up to, but I think that a fresh start from now onwards would be better, although i'll put a couple of posts up about my recent commissions and exhibitions for you to have a gander.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wayhey! Good 'ole Grayson. Giving Little Essex a mention! He want to build a house right here in mine & his home county of Essex, dedicated to the Essex Girl 'Julie'.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">She trained to be a teacher back in the distant past & for last 20 years has worked as a special needs coordinator.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Started painting journey working in oils but has recently discovered the many and varied benefits of working in acrylics. This medium suits her style which is to paint boldly and quickly ,without unnecessary detail ,yet allowing layers of colour to show through.</span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">Subject matter is very eclectic and varies from holiday destinations, local scenes, interiors (particularly fond of cafes) to ,lately, a rather impressionist look at cows, sheep and ducks.</span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span><span style="border-collapse: collapse;">She has exhibited and sold works at the Beecroft Art Gallery, art fairs, cafes and other venues around Southend and the local area.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ties in brilliantly with my work! Alot of the photos used in my collection 'The Chewing Gum Floors' are featured in this book. See of you can spot some of them in the video?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The images above and below are my designs! Unfortunately I had another design, but it broke coming out of the kiln (typical!) so it couldnt be used at the launch! Bummer!</span></div>
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-49242647784029165842012-07-02T04:55:00.001+01:002015-09-25T18:08:33.804+01:00Leigh Art Trail 'Hands'<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Forgot to mention this before... To promote the Art Trail Kirsty McHattie &<a href="http://www.stuartdevoil.com/" target="_blank"> Stuart DeVoil</a>, both contributors to the art trail visited each artist in their studios and photographed them working. The images were then 'fly posted' around Leigh on Sea for the duration of the trail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this idea of fly posting or the whole guerrilla art vibe... Ive dabbled in this area before and really enjoyed it. putting art up stealth-ily in the dead of night. Infact, some of my pieces can still be seen in the City of London & Westcliff... Sooo.. Leigh on Sea.. watch this space!.. I think you're in need of a miss annabel dee*make over....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thought that his was a brilliant idea! Every time I passed the posters there were people gathered around, trying to guess which hands belonged to which artist! I hope they stay up for a while, as any publicity is good pulicity! Here are some of the other 'Hands that make Leigh Art Trail 2012" </span><br />
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<br />Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-7693672233844255942012-06-28T13:30:00.000+01:002015-09-25T18:11:33.542+01:00Village Green 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There will be a stand representing the gallery & studios at this year's <a href="http://www.metalculture.com/southend-on-sea/village-green-2012.html" target="_blank">Village Green</a> (or click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/434243079939865/438128409551332/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity" target="_blank">here</a> for the facebook event) at Chalkwell Park this Saturday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Village Green is a mini festival in Leigh on Sea, arranged by <a href="http://www.metalculture.com/" target="_blank">Metal</a>. There will be music and comedy and stands selling arty farty stuff. It's one of the best cultural things going on it Southend.. And I'm gonna miss it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may remember I participated a few years ago with Southend Young Creatives and before that my old art studios Syncro, but this year I have a wedding to attend on this date! So I dont really mind not going, but it would have been a nice day out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soooo... representing the gallery is Julie of <a href="http://www.materialpleasures.net/" target="_blank">Material Pleasures</a>. She will be selling her new collection of handmade ceramic tea sets as well as a few brooches & magnets from the gallery.</span></div>
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-78945045853126837192012-06-25T13:34:00.000+01:002015-09-25T18:12:04.891+01:00A Private Commission #2<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last year, or maybe it was even two years ago, my mum's best friend's daughter commissioned me to create a wedding present for her dear friends Sarah & Ian.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After weeks, months, years of working on the piece on and off, it is FINALLY ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The couple visited me many months ago after their wedding AND their honeymoon to discuss what they wanted the subject of the vessel to be. I was thinking it would be a 'Wedding' piece to commemorate their Big Day, perhaps with images of the happy couple, the bridesmaids, the car, vows etc, but once the couple arrived and we had had a little chat, we decided to create a vessel to commemorate their Honeymoon, which is a much more subtle way of celebrating their marriage, as it is something they can look at and reminise about, but its still not an obvious 'Wedding' gift.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sarah & Ian honeymooned in Rio, Brazil! They sent me some of their favourite holiday pictures and also told me what they really loved about the place and I have created a unique vessel which illustrated their Honeymoon.</span></div>
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-81841630970706765252012-06-24T14:21:00.001+01:002015-09-25T16:30:28.236+01:00Downing Street... AGAIN...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">
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So this was my 4th visit to No10 Downing Street. This time with my Dad! Hurrah! We were invited by Janice Blackburn to go and have a look at my work 'in situ' and to go on a tour of the other artworks situated at No10 - Old and New!</div>
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As I'd been there 4 times already, it was like I knew the place like the back of my hand - The Tracy Emin? of course, its upstairs just outside the room they do the press conferences in! the Henry Moore? just down the coridoor! haha! Only joking! Everytime I go I am awestruck! I just cant believe I'm there! It has been such a privelidge to be able to show my work there amongst great artists,</div>
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Take a look at this newspaper article from <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2012/feb/26/exhibition-no-10-success-craft-design?INTCMP=SRCH" target="_blank">the Observer</a> a couple of months ago. This explains it all, how my work came about being displayed there.</div>
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Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11485717719960734658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-713267143731309268.post-7778146942339596912012-06-24T14:08:00.001+01:002015-09-25T16:32:53.348+01:00Children's Clay Workshops<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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During the Leigh Art Trail we held some children's clay workshops - which proved quite popular!<br />
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For the first session we only had one little boy, who was a little bit shy! He didn't want to get out of his pram, so Mummy had to do the workshop with us until he finally plucked up the courage to come to the table. Good job he did, because he created some great quirky little clay faces - a whole family of them. He really got involved pushing string into the clay for their hair and squishing round balls for noses and eyes. Very creative! </div>
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We had SEVEN in the second group! Yes, SEVEN! Looking back I think that was probably too many for the space, but I live and learn. The age range was very big too - 3 1/2 through to 10/11 year olds. Ive learnt again, to perhaps do a smaller age range - 4-7 and 8-12 or something...</div>
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