It's Open Studios Cornwall time again and things at Penwarren are already in full swing. I held a preview party last evening to kick things off, and boy did it!

Thought up and arranged somewhat last minute - and credit to Pete for the idea and much of the prep - we invited people to eat, drink, check out my art before anyone else, and have a good time. Mission accomplished, and though I hadn't set up the evening to promote sales, work sold, and I have already had an email from a collector showing her purchase framed and hanging in her house! Still smiling about that as I write this.

As for Open Studios, the official event started a few minutes ago for my location, and I'll be open 11am - 5pm everyday from 28th May - 5th June. It's always a tiring event to be a part of, but so worth it.

I love having people ask questions, see new things in my (mostly abstract) work, and of course, it's great for sales.

Art can be a fairly solitary profession, spending hours alone in a studio, but this event allows me to share my creative sanctuary for a while.

If you find yourself in the neighbourhood, do stop in. You'll find a map and address on my contact page and additional information on the Open Studios site.

(Photo above is of my conservatory art gallery.)