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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hobby painter from Pembrokeshire exhibits works at local gallery
A hobby painter's first solo exhibition is now on display. Deborah Thomas, who is self-taught and based in Pembrokeshire, is showing her pastel works at the Joanna Field Gallery at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven. Ms Thomas said: "After a long time away from painting, I picked up a pencil and decided to draw. "I tried working with both pastel chalks and pencils and loved working with these mediums. "I paint as a hobby and became self-taught and I love painting to detail." Born and raised in Milford Haven, Ms Thomas developed an early interest in art during her school days at Milford Central School. At the age of eight, while living in Devon, she was accepted into an art college in Newton Abbott. The comic strip Andy Capp, created by Reg Smythe and published in the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror, inspired her childhood drawings. Despite her early passion, she put down her pencils for around 20 years after leaving school. Her first piece after returning to art was a portrait of Marilyn Monroe. (Image: Deborah Thomas) Her collection now includes works such as The Violin, Celtic Barn Owls, White Thunder, a Bald Eagle, a White Iceland Falcon, a Beagle, and Mum and Baby Fox. Art remains a form of escape and relaxation for Ms Thomas, who cares for her elderly mother, Diana. She said: "I don't paint as much as I'd like to but when I do paint, I'm transported into my own little world. "It's like an escapism and I need to be in that atmosphere to paint." Her family has been supportive of her artistic journey, including her son Gregory, who lives in Australia and owns one of her paintings—a lion's head. Ms Thomas said: "Having this exhibition at the Torch Theatre does mean a lot to me. "I'm excited, but there's a bit of anxiousness involved but overall I'm really very excited."
CTV News
7 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Cape Breton painter posts art in pursuit of professional boost
Dan Gee, an artist from Glace Bay, N.S., is pictured holding one of his paintings. (Source: Facebook) Dan Gee of Glace Bay, N.S., is following other artists into online spaces, hoping social media exposure will help him build a new career. 'I wish it was a full-time job. That's the dream, right?', the 44-year-old told CTV Atlantic on Wednesday. Though no one is paying him for his work - yet - Gee said he has been painting his whole life. His work hangs proudly from the walls everywhere inside his home. Originally from the Kitchener-Waterloo area in Ontario, a few years ago Gee and his wife - along with their two teenaged children - moved to Cape Breton. 'We were tired of the big city,' Gee said. 'We wanted to slow down a bit.' When they arrived in their new home on the island the artist's eye was struck by the area's natural beauty. 'Cape Breton is a beautiful place,' Gee said. 'I like to capture that as much as I can. The scenery here is like no other, so I like to get that on canvas.' Gee has taken to social media in recent months to try to gain more exposure for his work and catch the eye of potential employers. He has a healthy following on Instagram but his platform of choice is TikTok. Gee said if he were to land a job as an artist he would like to stay in Cape Breton so he could continue to capture the beauty that he says has taken his work to the next level. 'If they were (to hire me), they would get a guy who loves what he's doing and puts his heart into everything', Gee said. Gee said he plans to keep 'living the dream' online - hoping his own dreams of being a professional artist one day come true. Dan Gee art A painting of an eagle by artist Dan Gee from Glace Bay, N.S., is pictured. (Source: Facebook) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
NS artist posts paintings on social media
NS artist posts paintings on social media A Cape Breton artist hopes to make his dream a reality by putting himself – and his paintings – online.
Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Maggi Hambling: I've lost a finger but it hasn't affected my art
At the age of 79, Maggi Hambling, the painter, sculptor and provocateur, is still making art every day — only now she is doing it minus a finger. The outspoken artist revealed that she recently had to have the pinkie finger on her right hand amputated after falling down the stairs while holding a glass. The accident happened at her home in Suffolk last November but, happily, the injury has not hampered her two greatest talents: making art or smoking cigarettes. She shocked the audience at a speaking event at the Charleston Festival when she held up a conspicuously fingerless hand. 'Can you all see that?' she asked, holding up her right hand, while taking sips of whisky from a glass in her left. 'You
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
"Never Too Late": Anthony Mason pursues longtime painting passion
Anthony Mason trades music notes for brushstrokes in "Never Too Late" CBS News senior culture correspondent Anthony Mason has a passion for music, but in the "CBS Mornings" "Never Too Late" series, he's showcasing his longtime love for art. As a kid, Mason watched his stepfather paint. He said taking painting lessons was an effort to see what his stepfather saw and understand him. While Mason has interviewed dozens of artists, he recently had the opportunity to try his own hand at painting at the Arts Students League of New York. With help from his teacher, painter Sharon Sprung, Mason started with the basics. "So what I want to do first is introduce you to the concept of composition," said Sprung, as she took Mason through the process. They chose to paint apples as a beginners' subject and first had to arrange them. "They're almost like they're leaning into each other to me," said Mason. "What I'm always looking for in storytelling is a certain tension. You can feel a certain energy going somewhere." Mason then did a charcoal sketch before selecting a paintbrush. "When you do it with paint, it feels so much more … intimidating," Mason said. Blending paint was another challenge, but Sprung kept an eye on each brushstroke. "I'm getting an 'F' on mixing," he said, laughing. The duo then paused to assess their progress. "Take a moment of reflection, appreciation," Sprung said. "So, looking good. It's got form. You're gonna give it more form." The Art Students League, where Sprung studied and now teaches, is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Many renowned artists have worked in its studios, including Norman Rockwell, Jackson Pollock and Alice Neel. Sprung has painted a portrait of Michelle Obama that hangs in the White House. In her Brooklyn, New York, studio, she's currently working on a portrait of former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. "It gives me a sense of order and security in the world and the paint is so sensual and so beautiful. This is sanity to me and it's still enough outta control that it's a mystery and magical," Sprung said. Doubt, some say, is part of the art process — even for great artists. "You could make one great brush stroke and think 'Oh, that's brilliant,' and then you make another one and ruin the whole thing," Mason said as about his own piece of art. After two lessons, Mason said he may not have created a masterpiece, but something magical. "Thank you, coach," he told Sprung as he reflected on his work. Our "CBS Mornings" series Never Too Late highlights stories of people conquering new challenges or embracing a second chapter at any age in life. Watch the 6-week run, showcasing "CBS Mornings" anchors and correspondents achieving their dreams — both big and small. Share your own Never Too Late story here for a chance to get featured on the show.
