visual artist : contemplating time, memory, and transformation.
This September, Digswell Arts will once again open the doors of The Forge in Digswell as part of Herts Open Studios 2026, inviting visitors to meet artists and discover the breadth of creative work being produced here. Our Open Studios will take place on: Sunday 6 September 2026, 11am–5pm Saturday 12 September 2026, 11am–5pm
Such an important skill to develop and maintain in my art practice, but something I have neglected recently. Joining the drawing group at The Forge Digswell has been a reminder of how important it is to take the time for this medium. But here are some drawings I made earlier! and hope to continue to …
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I am fortunate to have my studio based at Dicker Mill, a historic site on the edge of Hertford, connected to the town by the riverside towpath. My connection with Dicker Mill stretches back many years. From my teens I was often found fishing in the mill stream near to my Dad's engineering business at …
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#6WS #Sixwordsaturday Is time really going faster- it sometimes feels like it A busy week for me after returning home from looking after three of my grandchildren. Monday in the print room was almost a disaster but I salvaged at least one outcome and hopefully have some material to work with at my next session …
My #six word saturday #6WS Last weekend I attended a three day art course in the Peak District, near Leek at Bullclough Art School I hadn't painted for a long time and was a little nervous at the prospect of using paint again as well as drawing. The course was 'Creating Contemporary Still Life' After …
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It has been a busy few months with renewed printmaking at The Forge and submissions to open calls. A couple of rejections coupled with a successful submission to an Open Call locally and an opportunity to exhibit as part of the annual Art Trail in Hertford. I am delighted to be exhibiting several of my …
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#Sundaymusings After a long summer busy with Open Studios and then moving home I’m now raring to get back to the print room at Digswell. Time for a refresh I think - so planning a day of sketchbook play and sifting through gathered images of the last few months. Visited a print exhibition in Aldeburgh …
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I am delighted to be selected to exhibit my work at The Shop Parliament Square Hertford this year as part of the Hertford Art Trail 2024. I will be showing six of my unique mono prints in The Shop from April 6th to April 20th Here are a few prints to give you a taste …
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The exhibition is now just a few short weeks away. We now have the official poster image here: We will be hosting a 'meet the artists' event on Sunday May 21st between 2-4pm. Hope to see you there at Parndon Mill Gallery. Here is a reel of my sketchbook so far. We will be displaying …
#SixWordSaturday A day of experimenting in the print room- not sure I have quite mastered the technique but hopefully on Tuesday I will get better results? I turned the prints upside down and I think they look a bit like angels wings- or at least 'wings' what do you think? The last one in blue …
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I had fun last week making these cyanotypes in the garden. A bit hit and miss as the timings can vary depending on the sun. Sometimes they work out and sometimes they are not so great, but the unexpected nature of making art is what makes it interesting. I have signed up for some printmaking …
That initial thought 💠that leads to a new body of work. Often a struggle - always a struggle - you grasp at an idea and it doesn’t always go the way you thought it would. I’ve spent (wasted) the past few weeks trying to master gelli plate printing- after several attempts and watching many …
A new project for a new year Early stages gathering images and thoughts together for this upcoming exhibition. Drawing on images in the archive and new research this is where I’m at ….
It is that time -following a big project, time to reflect, time to assess. There is a goal post for next year - in May- June 2023 a group exhibition with five colleagues from Digswell Arts. But where to start? We have a three word theme to respond to : Time Traces Transformation. Some ideas …
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This exhibition has been made possible by a collaboration of Artists at The Forge Digswell Arts and supported by the Broadway Gallery as part of the Letchworth Culture Project.
Reflections An amazing installation at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Save the date! June 1-3 Press Release Digswell Arts Trust Open Studios  An exciting opportunity to get to know your local artist community, to meet practicing artists, visit their individual studio spaces and purchase affordable works of art The Forge, Hertford Road, Digswell, AL6 OBU Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 June 2018 11 – 4 …
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Image: Alice joint owner of Sheepfold, member of Woolclip, and Manx Loaghtan sheep breeder, 128 x 138 cm, Conte and Ink on Paper. Freya Pocklington has completed her Trust New Art residency at Acor… Source: Freya Pocklington- ‘Women’s Work’ on – Countryfile this Sunday – DIGSWELL ARTS
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