St Cuthberts Mill : March 2020

Tuesday 31 March 2020

Art Materials

We understand how difficult things are for everyone right now. Art can play a very important part in ones wellbeing, whether you class yourself as an artist or not. We've done a bit of investigating to find a few art suppliers that are still operating an online/delivery service in the UK.

https://www.jacksonsart.com/

https://www.cowlingandwilcox.com/

https://www.lawrence.co.uk/

https://www.pegasusart.co.uk/

https://www.artsupplies.co.uk/

http://www.bristolfineart.co.uk/

https://www.atlantisart.co.uk/

http://www.artatbristol.co.uk/

https://www.southwestartmaterials.co.uk/

https://www.vycombe-arts.co.uk/

https://www.turnersart.co.uk/home/

https://www.calderartsupplies.co.uk/

https://www.tindalls.co.uk/

https://www.artistmaterial.co.uk/

https://wowartsupplies.co.uk/

Monday 30 March 2020

Artist Sarah Gillard

The artist Sarah Gillard is still currently in France. Obviously we are all struggling somewhat with the lockdowns that are in place all over the world. Its more important than ever to have a focus of some kind. Painting and drawing can be amazingly therapeutic. These images shared by Sarah depict the incredible vibrancy of nature. An uplifting display that I think we can all appreciate right now. Thank you Sarah!

“Despite our current turmoil and adjusting to the enormity of ' Lockdown ', I am continuing to paint and be inspired. I recently set up a still life of flowers and decided on a black background to produce a bold semi abstract. I work in Winsor & Newton gouache and painted this on St Cuthberts Mill Saunders Waterford watercolour paper, High White, 12" x 9".

I am becoming increasingly grateful for having the art materials as I have no idea when or where I will be able to purchase more, (living in rural France in the Pyrenees).

I wish anyone reading this 'joy and inspiration' within your own creative practise, as so vital at this time in our lives....I would also like to thank St Cuthberts Mill for their beautiful watercolour blocks.” Sarah Gillard

'Joy in Flowers' - Sarah Gillard
(Created on Saunders Waterford White CP(NOT) paper, 10"x7")

View more of Sarah’s work on her website & instagram pages:

https://www.sarahgillard.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sarahrosalindgillard/?hl=en

For more info about Saunders Waterford:

http://www.stcuthbertsmill.com/st-cuthberts-mill-paper/saunders-waterford-watercolour/

Friday 13 March 2020

Sarah Gillard Artist

The contemporary floral gouache artist, Sarah Gillard, was kindly introduced to us by Sarah Edmonds at Pegasus Art. We are now delighted to have a collaborative working relationship with Sarah Gillard.

Sarah is an artist who was born in rural Kent and studied at Banbury College before going on to graduate in Fashion Textiles at Middlesex University.

Having a passion for nature, Sarah applies this inspiration into her vibrant paintings. St Cuthberts Mill, and our followers, are fortunate to follow Sarah on her latest journey to France. Sarah will be updating us on a regular basis with her creative experiences along the way. And sharing what she’s produced in her trusty Saunders Waterford block!

#1 Painting in the sunshine - Sarah Gillard

“I am currently on a painting trip in the French Pyrenees in the heart of the Ariége. The nature is stunning, and I am fortunate to be able to paint outdoors due to brilliant sunshine. I have spent the last couple of days painting wild daffodils next to a rampaging river.

I work in gouache which I discovered when I joined the Liberty Design Studio as a colourist. As a professional artist I tend to stick with materials I can rely on for their quality. I love the Saunders Waterford watercolour blocks by St Cuthberts Mill. I have brought a selection of sizes with me as I intend to be busy.”

Make sure to keep popping back for updates!