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Pat Tinsley exhibits across Norfolk and the surrounding areas on a regular basis, and conducts regular Open Studio sessions at her studio in Wreningham.

If you'd like to view Pat's work at any other time, please contact her to discuss a visit. If you'd like Pat to contribute to exhibitions or to display or sell her work, please contact her.

Norfolk Open Studios 22.09.2022 Norfolk Open Studios

My Studio will be open on Sept 29/30  Oct 1/2    Oct 6/7/8/9 11.am- 5pm

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Looking Forward 22.09.2022 Looking Forward

Well looking forward with my art cannot go on without looking back a little. 2019 was a time of flux for me as we were preparing to move house and my health was not great. We finally moved in 2020 as the pandemic began but not as it was hoped to...

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Art Studio Externals Completed 21.09.2022 Art Studio Externals Completed

Thanks David!

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Painting on Norfolk Broads 20.09.2022 Painting on Norfolk Broads

A week on our boat gave me the opportunity to catch up with Broadland scenes using my watercolours. Gorgeous weather and lovely locations!

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Norfolk Open Studios 22.08.2022 Norfolk Open Studios

Preview Exhibition - lovely preview exhibition at the Forum.  So happy my painting was snapped up!

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Visit to Rachel Long Studio 24.07.2022 Visit to Rachel Long Studio

To see her latest work. Truly amazing!  

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Visit to Gustav Klimt Exhibition London 23.07.2022 Visit to Gustav Klimt Exhibition London

An amazing immersive exhibition.

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Paint Out Norfolk 22.07.2022 Paint Out Norfolk

The hottest week of the year presented some huge challenges for me but also proved I could exceed some of my limitations. A great experience painting at Kingsley Farrington Boatyard, Central Norwich, Whitlingham Park, Eaton Park, Long’s Wood,...

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John Tookey Workshop Salthouse 22.05.2022 John Tookey Workshop Salthouse

Painting with friends in North Norfolk in particular Salthouse and Morston proved a delight. I so admire John’s approach to watercolour.

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Painting in North Yorkshire 22.05.2022 Painting in North Yorkshire

A lovely week away on the edge of Guisborough Forest With visits to Staithes and Redbourn for inspiration

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Sketching at Sainsbury Centre 22.02.2022 Sketching at Sainsbury Centre

I am now a member of this delightful exhibition space and have enjoyed visiting previous gallery exhibitions by Moore and Grayson Perry with a dear friend.

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Strada Easel Challenge 22.01.2022 Strada Easel Challenge

Finally, in and feeling my way around the studio. Sketching or painting each day for 31 days

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Aga - Fox & Mouse design Oct-18 26.10.2018 Aga - Fox & Mouse design Oct-18

My designs for Aga Cookshop launched this month!     https://www.agacookshop.co.uk/MEET-THE-ARTIST  

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Public Paint Out Norwich Oct-18 26.10.2018 Public Paint Out Norwich Oct-18

We joined members of the public painting in the grounds of Norwich Cathedral. The sun shone and it was a wonderful event!  

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PAINT OUT NORWICH WEEKEND OCT 2018 14.10.2018 PAINT OUT NORWICH WEEKEND OCT 2018

Oct 18 - Paint Out Norwich was an amazing mix of beautiful and interesting vistas and weather including two seasons in two days. Day1 was beautiful and I created two paintings portraying different views of Norwich market. The emphasis was on the...

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Demo for Aldeborough Art Group Oct-18 03.10.2018 Demo for Aldeborough Art Group Oct-18

Had a great time demonstrating Indian ink and Watercolour techniques to this lovely group!  

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NORWICH ART CIRCLE SEPT 2018 01.09.2018 NORWICH ART CIRCLE SEPT 2018

Sept 18  - Became a member of Norfolk and Norwich Arts Circle  

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Norwich Outdoor Painters - June 2018 18.06.2018 Norwich Outdoor Painters - June 2018

Atmosphere and Light’ published

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BECAME A MEMBER OF CAPER ART & CRAFT 01.05.2018 BECAME A MEMBER OF CAPER ART & CRAFT

May 18 - Member of Caper Art and Craft and exhibited with them In Overstrand as well as painting in Ludham and Hoveton Hall Gardens.  

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BURE VALLEY EASTER PAGEANT SCENERY 18.03.2018 BURE VALLEY EASTER PAGEANT SCENERY

I regularly produced scenery for theatrical performances at school and in Spring this year I was asked to complete some flats for an Easter Pageant produced in Coltishall. The theme was ‘The Garden of Eden’ It was great fun to produce such a...

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Visit to Elsie Evans Art Retreat. Thailand.March-18 09.03.2018 Visit to Elsie Evans Art Retreat. Thailand.March-18

Wonderful opportunity to paint in Thailand at this beautiful art retreat with the amazing Elsie Evans. www.elsieevansartretreat.com  

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PAINT OUT NORWICH 2017 17.10.2017 PAINT OUT NORWICH 2017

October 17 it was NORWICH again and I loved every minute! Painting in Timber Hill, Norwich Market, Riverside and around the Cathedral! Sold my painting of ‘The Murderers’ at the Preview event and during the exhibition my ‘Last Game at Norwich...

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Aga Hare Design Oct-17 01.10.2017 Aga Hare Design Oct-17

Our kitchen textile range features a beautifully detailed hare, hand painted in water colour by artist Pat Tinsley, and has been printed as a repeat on to the gauntlets, double oven gloves and tea towel. The chefs' pad features a large single...

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NOT A BRUSH WITH THE BROADS 22.09.2017 NOT A BRUSH WITH THE BROADS

I took part in a painting event around Broadland. Not a Brush With the Broads. Painting on the Broads at lovely venues. This was a non competitive social painting event and some wonderful work was produced!  

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PAINT OUT WELLS 2017 17.09.2017 PAINT OUT WELLS 2017

Paint Out Wells next the sea was a wonderful event! There was a demo by Michael Richardson and a number of great painting venues, my favourites being an early morning start at Blakeney where I enjoyed working with ink and watercolour and a dawn...

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Paint Out Exhiition 2016 30.10.2016 Paint Out Exhiition 2016

Two paintings sold at the Paint Out Hostry Exhibition!!! So lovely taking part in this great event!!! Made new contacts and friends and lots of opportunities for more plein air painting!!  Looking forward to joining up with the Norwich...

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OPEN STUDIO NOV-5 29.10.2016 OPEN STUDIO NOV-5

OPEN STUDIO - Next Weekend  I will be open from 12noon- 6pm on Saturday 5th if you would like to come along to see what I have been doing recently. You may find Christmas gifts for family and friends!! I hope to have a selection of cards

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Open Studio - Artwork for Sale 4-5 November 21.10.2016 Open Studio - Artwork for Sale 4-5 November

Hi Everyone I am pleased to say that I will be having an open studio and sale in November!!! Friday 4th will be a private view in the evening, beginning at 7pm but I will also be open from 12noon- 6pm on Saturday 5th if you would like to come...

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Hostry Exhibition 19th- 29th October 19.10.2016 Hostry Exhibition 19th- 29th October

On Wednesday evening we attended the Gala Private view. It was a lovely event with so much beautiful work on show! I felt very happy to be included in this prestigious affair. My nocturne was included in the silent auction and I had four other...

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New plein air challenges! 18.10.2016 New plein air challenges!

As soon as I reached Norwich there was a huge downpour! I headed for the market hoping to find a sheltered spot, eventually sharing an alley with a group of friendly builders who agreed I wouldn't be in the way! I had a reasonable view but the...

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Amazing experience - Paint Out 17.10.2016 Amazing experience - Paint Out

A chance to paint with other artists and chat to the lovely people of Norwich!!! Got my hand and eye in with the Public Paint out on 16th and a painting of Tombland Alley. Monday 17th proved to be both challenging and great fun! The sun shone most of the day and I painted the views in Cathedral Close and from Fye Bridge!!!
In the evening I completed my first ever nocturne and thanks to Michael Richardson I  learnt so much and completed a lively watercolour and ink! Would certainly do it again and definitely recommend a painting buddy for safety!!!

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Norwich Paint Out  Oct 2016 26.09.2016 Norwich Paint Out Oct 2016

Fantastic news that I will be part of this prestigious event! Very excited.!!! I will be at the public paint out and core events.

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A Brush With the Broads 2016 24.09.2016 A Brush With the Broads 2016

So lucky to attend the Haidee Jo Summers demo at Hunters Yard Ludham as part of the wonderful A Brush With the Broads!

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Fantastic Wells Paint Out       17-18 Sept 2016 17.09.2016 Fantastic Wells Paint Out 17-18 Sept 2016

The weather could have been kinder but Wells Paint Out was a fantastic event! Lovely to meet up with other artists and such fun talking to people while painting around Wells!!

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Painting on the Broads.  Sept 2016 10.09.2016 Painting on the Broads. Sept 2016

Had a wonderful few days producing small plein air work during our recent holiday on the boat! Very pleased to sell four watercolours.Three from the easel and a favourite of mine 'Chilly Pickings'

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Paint Out Wells Sept 2016 01.09.2016 Paint Out Wells Sept 2016

! So happy to be part of this exciting event on 17th/18th Sept!!!!! Painting in and around this beautiful part of Norfolk!!!!

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Collagraphs with Sally Hirst Aug-16 06.08.2016 Collagraphs with Sally Hirst Aug-16

Can't wait to get started on new collagraphs after my fab couple of days with Sally. Interesting techniques and great stimuli for abstract work!

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Collagraph Workshop Aug-16 27.07.2016 Collagraph Workshop Aug-16

Really looking forward to what I know will be an inspiring collagraph workshop with Sally Hirst at Cley, I have created collagraphs in the past but want to use them as a stimulus for more abstraction in my work. I love the plates as much as the prints and often use these as works of art in their own right. Hope to share some new images with you very soon! Watch this space!!!

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Open Gardens email Raffle 2016 03.07.2016 Open Gardens email Raffle 2016

Congratulations to Peter Asselman. Winner of 'the email raffle. 'Red Legged Partridges'

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Lammas Open Gardens June 2016 27.06.2016 Lammas Open Gardens June 2016

Last weekend our garden was one of nine which opened to the public in support of St Andrews Church Lammas. My studio was also open and it was fun sharing both our garden and my work with so many lovely people We had an email competition to win a...

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Open Gardens - Lammas 22.06.2016 Open Gardens - Lammas

Hi Everyone, In conjunction with Open Gardens, my studio will be open on Saturday & Sunday 25-26 June  11am – 5pm All artwork is discounted for the weekend and 10% will go to St Andrews Church Lammas If you cannot make this...

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John Tookey Master Class MAY 2016 24.05.2016 John Tookey Master Class MAY 2016

The artist John Tookey has always inspired me and I love his fresh vibrant watercolours! It was wonderful to meet him again for a watercolour masterclass at Salthouse on the North Norfolk coast. It was interesting to see his use of pastel and...

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Norwich Cathedral  May 16 21.05.2016 Norwich Cathedral May 16

Did this little watercolour of the cathedral viewed through the sports ground for a friend's 60th.

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A Chilly Day in Harwich 14.05.2016 A Chilly Day in Harwich

A Chilly Day in Harwich A very cold day in Harwich with Haidee Jo Summers plein air painting. Kate Gabriel and I braved freezing weather to enjoy a great plein air course! Haidee's focus on shape and tonal value was invaluable

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Broads sketching. May16 08.05.2016 Broads sketching. May16

Had a fabulous couple of days on our boat sketching in some beautiful weather!

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 2016 Agapanthus Range 10.01.2016 2016 Agapanthus Range

Very happy to have my design used for the new Aga Agapanthus range of kitchen and garden wear

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 Paint Out at Mousehold Heath 22.10.2015 Paint Out at Mousehold Heath

So glad to have joined the fab artists at Mousehold Heath for the Paint Out. I didn't mind the grey sky above Norwich as you can see!  

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A Brush with the Broads 01.10.2015 A Brush with the Broads

I attended the wonderful Brush With the Broads with my friend Pauline. It was a wonderful few days of plein air painting and quality demonstrations by well known plein air painters Haidee Jo Summers, Adebanji Adebola and Mo Teeuw.

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A Brush With The Broads 2015 20.09.2015 A Brush With The Broads 2015

This week I will be taking part in 'A Brush With The Broads'. A wonderful event promoting Broadland for artists from near and far. This is the second year I have taken part, but this time I will be staying at Clippesby Hall with my friend Pauline and we will be able to participate fully in the amazing demos on offer as well as terrific access to a variety of painting opportunities.

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Aylsham - Show 25.08.2015 Aylsham - Show

Aylsham Show Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015

I will be exhibiting six paintings at the Aylsham Agricultural Show on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015. You are welcome to attend and enjoy the exhibition! Tea coffee and home made cakes will be available to purchase.
Look forward to seeing you there!

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Watercolour Workshops 06.08.2015 Watercolour Workshops

We had another lovely day painting sunflowers, sweet peas and seed heads! Such a fantastic group of people and work!

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Festival Celebrating Local Life 05.08.2015 Festival Celebrating Local Life

Watercolour Workshop St Andrews Church Lammas yesterday Tuesday 4 th August It certainly wasn’t unlucky for some when thirteen people turned up for  ‘Playing with Watercolours’ workshops, held in St Andrews...

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Oxnead Hall Art Exhibition 01.08.2015 Oxnead Hall Art Exhibition

A busy morning hanging work in the music room at Oxnead Hall ready for the Private View on Monday evening. Thank you so much David, and Jan for hanging guidance! Feeling exhausted but very privileged to have my work on show with Tom Cringle and...

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Saints in the Making 28.07.2015 Saints in the Making

Saints in the Making - Painting with Watercolour Workshops Tuesday 4 August 2015 - Friday 7 August 2015 Various  Venue: St Andrews Church, The Street, Lammas, Four 2 hour workshop sessions all about watercolour with...

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Summer Art Festival 15.07.2015 Summer Art Festival

Summer Art Festival Event at Oxnead Hall    The major event will be an Art Soiree at Oxnead Hall on Monday 3rd August 6-8pm. There will be refreshments, and an amazing private viewing, including paintings by Pat...

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GoGo Fairhaven Primary School 01.07.2015 GoGo Fairhaven Primary School

I had some great visits with the Yr 5/6 class using watercolour and mixed media techniques! The lovely GoGo Dragon the pupils of Fairhaven Primary School created, was a pupils design that they painted beautifully and I was able to oversee! Very gorgeous she is too! She visited my studio for a good varnish. Our dogs did not know what to make of her!

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Open Studio - Thank You 09.06.2014 Open Studio - Thank You

Thank you to everyone who came and I will ensure that you are kept up to date about my forthcoming exhibition at Hall Farm Barn, Lammas. This will be in the first week of November.  I will be exhibiting a range of large canvasses as well as...

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Open Studio Fiinal Day 08.06.2014 Open Studio Fiinal Day

Well that is it ! Today was my final day of NNOS 14 and I am glad to report it has been one of the most successful both in terms of sales , commissions and new contacts. It was lovely meeting so many lovely people and receiving some very kind...

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Masterclass with Artist - John Tookey 03.06.2014 Masterclass with Artist - John Tookey

Last Tuesday I joined a lovely group for a masterclass with Artist John Tookey . We had an amazing watercolour and pastel demonstration followed by painting in Cley and Salthouse with a final crit from John. What an amazing artist he is. I will...

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Studio Open 6 -8 June 2014 02.06.2014 Studio Open 6 -8 June 2014

Had a lovely time during my last weekend of Open Studios. Great to see old and new friends and make new contacts. Lots of pieces going to new homes and also some interesting commissions so I am going to have a busy summer. I will be open again...

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Studio Open 24-26 May 22.05.2014 Studio Open 24-26 May

Nearly ready for my first Open Studio weekend. My studio is certainly tidier and David has been busy covering our dining room with framed pieces of work.I will be in my studio painting in a variety of media and have a good selection of work for...

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Studio Open 05.05.2014 Studio Open

Studio Open 24 to 26th May - Pat's studio will be open weekends and some days of the 2014 Open Studios event. You may contact Pat through this website to make other arrangements to visit.There will also be a private viewing for friends.  

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Open Studios - NNOS 2014 04.05.2014 Open Studios - NNOS 2014

Pat will be taking part in the Open Studios  She will be exhibiting her work at taster sessions at The Atrium in North Walsham, 1st to 17th May. This year Pat will be part of a lively and interesting Heart of Broadland Art Trail.  

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Lino Printing Course 26.04.2014 Lino Printing Course

Pat had a fantastic time with Sally Hirst at the Muspole Workshops in Norwich. Pat and her daughter Claire  dabbled with lino years ago but Sally really reignited their interest in this fascinating process. Pat created three colour...

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Open Studios NNOS 2014 20.02.2014 Open Studios NNOS 2014

Pat will be taking part in the NNOS Norfolk and Norwich Open Studios 24th May- 8th June. She will be exhibiting her work at taster sessions at The Forum  Norwich from Friday 18th April - 23rd April

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The Gallery Courtyard Cafe Aylsham 19.02.2014 The Gallery Courtyard Cafe Aylsham

Pat is currently exhibiting at Riverside Art and Glass an exciting gallery in the heart of Broadland. She is also exhibiting at The Gallery Courtyard Cafe, Market Place, Aylsham. There will be an opening event this Sunday 23rd February at 3pm.

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Jackson's Art Blog review 04.12.2013 Jackson's Art Blog review

Featured on Jackson's Art Blog Annual Review Pat is featured on Jackson's Art Blog Annual Review 2013, with very kind commentary on her work. Visit the review at Jackson's Art Blog by clicking here .

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Watercolour - Time and Place 31.05.2013 Watercolour - Time and Place

Tried to capture my favourite dandelion clocks. Lots of flicking of paint and placing of cling film to create illusion of leaves and flowers It has a romantic cottage garden feel I think. Hope you like it!

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Watercolour - Sail Reflections Barton Broad 29.05.2013 Watercolour - Sail Reflections Barton Broad

Norfolk Artist - Pat Tinsley's latest work is currently being exhibited at the Riverside Art and Glass Gallery in Wroxham www.riversideartandglass.co.uk Pat can be contacted via the website - and don't forget to visit her...

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Open Studio 28.05.2013 Open Studio

Pat Tinsley will be having an open studio in 2013 exhibiting all her latest work. This will take place soon at her studio in Lammas There will also be a private viewing for friends

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