Sophie Newnham
Studio 3
This studio is open 14-16 June 2024
flat 3, 14 hazlitt rd
W14 0JY
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07785 906906
Oil paintings, watercolour, ink and pencil drawings
Studio - Botanical Art- Sophie Newnham
Welcome to my Artists At Home gallery! I hope to meet you at our upcoming open studios event, running from Friday June 14th (6-9pm) through Sat and Sun June 16th (11am - 6pm), where you will be able to view and buy from a colourful range of my paintings and drawings, in person. I'm excited to welcome you to my space and to show you the many flowers, plants and vegetables that I love to capture on paper and canvas.
About the artist
Sophie is predominantly a botanical artist and recently awarded Fellow of the Society of Botanical Artists. Her main focus over the past 20 years has been a series of large scale, botanical oil paintings. The detailed flowers that she paints, highlight the beauty and intricacy of nature she observes and admires around her. Her inspiration is often found amongst the parks and gardens of west London as well as further afield.
'I have painted many subjects over my career, but often find myself drawn to a beautiful flower that I feel compelled to draw or paint. It is their magical energy, intensity of colour and ability to hold the observer in the present moment that I find so alluring. Much of life now is fast paced; rushing from one thing to another and it is rare that we make time to be still, to appreciate the wondrous details of the world around us. I feel privileged to be an artist and to be able to closely observe the fleeting world of nature over time. My goal is to condense what I see into a single piece that can be appreciated well beyond its fleeting lifespan. The flowers I have painted over the years have also served as my creative biography, mapping out the path of my life as an artist and as a creative expression of life as I experience it. The paints, depths of details and colours have become my guiding light, as a way to express both the stepping-stones and diversions I've experienced.'
Portraiture and life drawing have also become strong elements of her work, with the self-portrait at the foundation. She has made it onto the reserved list for the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year twice with her self-portraits in oils, which has motivated her to pursue this further. She loves to teach and runs a series of art clubs and workshops for both children and adults. Through teaching and portraiture she has begun to uncover a new found energy, honesty, openness and freedom in her style of working. Her new looser style drawings using inks and pens will be available to see and purchase over the AAH weekend.
· Email: sophienewnhamart@gmail.com
· Website: https://www.sophienewnham.com/
Social media links:
· Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophie_newnham/
· Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sophie-newnham-18202083885
· Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sophienewnham.art
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Studio information
The studio is not on the ground floor.
The studio is on the first floor, Flat 3, up a flight of stairs.
The Artists at Home logo will be indicated on the middle buzzer.
Hazlitt Road can be reached by foot, bike, bus or tube:
Kensington (Olympia) is on the London Overground network. It's one stop from Shepherd's Bush (Central line) or West Brompton (District line). The studio is a 2 minute walk from the station.
The following buses all stop within a very short walking distance of the studio:
9 - runs to and from Aldwych and Hammersmith.
23 - runs to and from Westbourne Park and Hammersmith.
27 - runs to and from Chalk Farm and Turnham Green.
28 - runs to and from Kensal Rise and Wandsworth.
49 - runs to and from White City and Clapham Junction.
391 - runs to and from Fulham and Richmond.
Places nearby to eat:
Wood-fired pizzas at - https://zialucia.com/about-us/
Brunch at local French brasserie - https://lepetitcitron.co.uk/
Small delicious plates at The Bird in Hand- https://thebirdinhandlondon.com/
Good pub food and Sunday roasts at The Havelock Tavern- https://www.havelocktavern.com/
If you are unable to make the Open Studios event, all of my paintings and drawings seen here can be bought directly via my online shop: www.sophienewnham.com/products
For any questions regarding a piece you have seen or to arrange a delivery, send an email to: sophienewnhamart@gmail.com and I'll be in touch as soon as possible!
