Acrylic, pencil & pen on photo collage. 
 
Disarranged protest painting. Potent if all things are equal, but unfortunately they are not. Ideologies change and reactions mellow as the fires die and the focus shifts. People protesting over what is about to be done. Crowds are feeling helpless, the active members choose to uproar. The cacophony, the clamour, voices are lost on the masses, mainly ignoring, hiding in the daily grind. The decisions have already been made or else they would not have had the courage to go public. Disarranged style, pockets of activity spread across the scene.

Late October Crowd

This piece was inspired by a lone Ginko tree at Compton Verney. In November, it retained it's golden foliage long after other trees had lost their leaves and glowed like a torch in the dying light. The border is printed directly from ginko leaves.

Ginko Glow

Sunbeam

This summer has been such an unpredictable season. I pass this border in my garden en route to my studio, the golden and purple echinaceas brought sunshine everyday despite the weather and I was compelled to celebrate their gift.

This is Summer

Painted from still life, the vase is from Portugal, where my parents had a holiday one year. The eucalyptus is from a bouquet my partner bought me, I keep these in the house. I painted the still life as part of the Stradaeasel Challenge in 2023, where you are invited to paint every day, a good discipline to do. I love the shadows of the leaves against the cream wall.

Portuguese Blue - Still Life

I like to paint plein air. This painting was created from a sketch I painted in watercolour on the beach at Sennen Cove, Cornwall. I worked from my sketch and photograph when I returned to my studio, to create a series of 4 acrylic paintings from that day. 
This is one of them.

Morning Tide At Sennen Cove

Venice-1

Margaret-Barrett-Venice 4

Framed giclée print on archival, textured art paper 
 
Created at five o'clock on a sunny Summer morning, this image captures a much-loved aspect of our beautiful town, Royal Leamington Spa

Early Morning on the Leam

Print from Original Oil on Canvas 
 
I have always kept horses and enjoy watching horse racing. This is from Royal Ascot which I attend every year.

Full Stretch

Stare

Pastel on velour is my favorite combination when it comes to painting animals. By using a black paper it allows the creation of atmosphere and a little drama even for the smallest of subjects. An intimate glimpse into the busy life of a field mouse.

Field Mouse

The Way through the Woods

Framed giclée print on archival, textured art paper. 
 
Autumn colours vary in intensity each year depending on the weather that the trees have experienced. This was a particularly good year, and the colours to be seen in our national arboreta were stunning.

Autumn Glories

Reach

Hands Series no. 6

Archival Print on Canvas. 
 
The original painting was a commission for LSA by Wetherspoons. Some of the proceeds of this print will go to the All Saints Parish Church funds.

Victoria Terrace, Leamington Spa

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” Psalm 127:3 
 
 
Behold the cute little baby girl sleeping peacefully in her mother’s hands so oblivious to what awaits her in the world that victimizes her gender. A pretty flower that has to grow amidst thorns; her beauty may make her prey to sex predators. 
Unfair treatment of the female gender often starts from infancy in some cultures around the world. Starting from female genital mutilation to enforced marriage in some cultures in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia; in countries like Afghanistan that treat women less equal to men at every level. The unfairness continues to unequal pay and sexual harassment at workplaces and in the communities even in the “civilized” Western world. These are the thoughts that influence this painting- “Baby GIRL and the Thorns.”

Baby Girl and the Thorns

UDO Communion

Mixed Media on Perspex 
 
I wanted the dark rich colours with gold leaf paint to create intrigue.

Intrigue

Onye Omimi (MYSTIC)

“Fractured “ Lewis Silverstone 14

Derwent colour pencil on paper. 
 
I have developed a technique that I call Fractured, which focuses on perspective, movement and light. In this drawing I wanted to evoke to movement of the cyclists and their bikes, superimposed on the Union Jack flag.

Time Trial

Derwent Colour pencils on paper. 
 
I love the style Art Deco, and using my Fractured style, I wanted to evoke that era using the colours and create the movement of the swimmers and the water.

In the Pool

Graphite on drafting film. 
I love drawing on drafting film and the detail that it affords. By using a reduction technique, I can create lots of expression and texture resulting in an almost realistic finished piece.

Kitten

I liked the expression and light captured whilst my granddaughter was watching television. Candid images are effective when the subject is unaware they are being watched, she was engrossed and I wanted to catch the moment in time without being too detailed, hence black and white.

Gracie

This work really was a mysterious journey, as the painting progressed I became more and more like a voyager. I was sailing into the unknown and faced with challenges. There seemed to be a warrior evolving and unknown territory to explore. Medieval map makers would mark unknown areas 'Hic Sunt Dracaenas' - hence the title.

Here be Dragons

Oil on Board 
 
The painting is inspired by the fleeting nature of time and its memories. My starting point is 'time & tide wait for no man.'

A Fleeting Glympse

Oil painting on board. 
 
The painting is inspired by time and the wait for a particular moment to arrive. The sea and its ebb & flow is a good metaphor for the passing of time.

The time approaches

Mixed Media on perspex 
 
The rich colours portray movent in the energy of the cosmos!

Cosmic Energy

"Fractured" Bowie X

GYRES 2 is part of the EMBEDDED IN THE FLESH OF THE WORLD series exploring memory embodied; reactivating gestures, marks, punctuations recalling encounters with/in the world. Touching, feeling, sensing, almost belonging. Using my sensuous physicality to create with natural/manufactured, new/discarded found materials. I choose to leave the marks of my passage, my making just as those marks have been left on/within me through my encounters. I am embedded in these forms. 
Thinking about spirals and time and the ability to change; of water, of earth, of space – the eddies and currents. The Weddell Sea whose waters journey across expanses of our globe created initially on the surface by winds driving sea-ice and icebergs in a clockwise vortex, forming eddies 25-37 miles across; these vast gyres generate deep water currents that transport heat around the globe.

Embedded in the Flesh of the World: Gyres of Weddell Sea 2

Paint on canvas 
 
Inspired by fields of buttercups during no-mow May, the yellows and greens were overwhelming.

No Mow May

Nightmare

Conflict

Still Warm from her Lover

Following in a long tradition of art and the body, my interests lie with themes of life, health, and illness. Made from a tow bar, syringe, and red car spray paint. It has its roots in men's medical issues and manliness.

Private Member (Sculpture)

Photographic Print. 
 
This photograph is of my wall sculpture of the same name. The original was made from a tow bar, syringe, and red car spray paint. 
The inspiration has its roots in men's medical issues and manliness.

Private Member (Photograph)

Mixed media on wooden board 
 
One of my favourite things is to explore the rocks, to head out over them, not knowing where the destination may be. It's the telling of the journey, rather than the destination that is important in this piece.

Over the Rocks

Mixed media on wooden board 
 
Living in Bristol is magical. We have the excitement of the city along side many green spaces and spacious parks. You can start a walk off in the city and end up as if you have driven to the countryside. Lots of cool pubs on route helps! 
 
I have created this piece using layers of paper, plaster, photography and vintage book pages. It’s a cute little piece but packs a punch. I like that people get up close to my work to see the intricate details and the depth of the piece.

City Walk

Mixed media on wooden board. 
 
Living in Bristol is magical. We have the excitement of the city along side many green spaces and spacious parks. You can start a walk off in the city and end up as if you have driven to the countryside. Lots of cool pubs on route helps! 
 
I have created this piece using layers of paper, plaster, photography and vintage book pages. It’s a cute little piece but packs a punch. I like that people get up close to my work to see the intricate details and the depth of the piece.

Country Walk

These beautiful inks create gorgeous jewels that shine!

Jewels

Screenprint on canvas 
 
This piece is part of the landscape of Campion Hills in Lillington overlooking Leamington town

Mast

Flats

Candle

Harmony

Archival Print on Canvas. 
 
This artwork is inspired by a Lansdown Crescent balcony, one of the most desirable Regency properties in Leamington.

Lansdown Balcony

As a lover of arts and culture, I use this painting to showcase one of the English histories and heritage. The Royal Ascot racing event was inaugurated by Queen Anne in 1711 hosting one of the world's most prestigious race meetings, Royal Ascot, as well as 21 race days and numerous non-racing events each year. It is the occasion when people of every class dress extravagantly and flamboyantly in which ladies wear outrageous hats. This is what influenced this painting – The Royal Ascot Glamour.

The Royal Ascot Glamour

This work is one of the sensuality series which I am using to talk about ladies’ issues. In this painting, I did put more details on the flower but when one of my sons saw the painting, he asked “What’s with all the boobies? I thought Wow! he could not see the hard work on the colourful rose and the lace work on the purple bra but he could comment on the “boobies.” I am sure many people's attention will also be on the boobies but not on the whole picture. This is one of the thorny issues that the beautiful species of the human race has to deal with. 
Some women spend a fortune on cosmetic surgeries to enhance their boobies to make themselves beautiful according to the prevailing standard of beauty set in the social media world. It is often said that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder; outer beauty is good but how about the inner beauty? 
It would be good to pay less attention to superficial beauty and promote inner beauty which are virtues that we need for a better life.

SENSUALITY6: Lady Rose with a Lace Purple Bra and the Thorns

We are delighted to welcome you to the virtual version of the UK Artists Exhibition 2024, showcasing exceptional artistic talent from across the UK, whilst allowing you to explore a diverse array of artworks from the comfort of your home.
The exhibition features a remarkable collection of pieces by 21 talented artists, including Margaret Barrett, Sonia Bublaitis, Tiffany Budd, Jan Bunyan, Jeanette Faulkner-Clarke, Clare Cockman, Deborah Dutton, Emma Gluyas, Marti Hall, Ije, David Lewis, Bridget Mattingly, Pat McHale, Grace Newman, Jonathan Oakes, Imogen Perkin, Hilary Roberts, Estelle Robinson, O Yemi Tubi, Jo Wade, and Sandra Wadkin.
We are honored to have Runjeet Singh, renowned for his expertise on BBC's 'The Antiques Roadshow', serving as the judge for this year's exhibition. His discerning eye and extensive knowledge will add an exciting dynamic to the selection of prize winners.
This virtual exhibition promises to be a vibrant celebration of both traditional and contemporary art.

UK Artists Exhibition: A Fusion of Tradition & Modernity at ArtsTrail Gallery