January 2026 Newsletter

Here is an update on my art journey….

Happy New Year!

Latest on website!

Big news: On-line Gift shop

My new giftware range featuring my art is now available to purchase! This includes mugs, linen bags, coasters and placemats. In addition, I offer prints of some of my most popular paintings to make my wax and alcohol ink designs more affordable. These prints are available in a range of sizes and would be perfect to frame for your home or as a gift for that special person.

2026 Desktop Art Calendar

My 2026 Art Desk Calendar remains available to buy from my website. It is a way to see my art each month of the year! Only a few copies left!

In the Studio -  New designs

Above is an example of my new style of encaustic wax art - abstract seascapes with gold leaf on wooden board. Each one is an original design. Coming soon to the website….. Let me know if there is a specific colour combination you would like created to suit your decor.

Other alcohol ink and wax florals are scheduled for adding to the website soon - keep checking into see them! 

NEW DATES FOR YOUR DIARY!  2026 is going to be a busy year!

Sunday February 1st 2026 Craft Fair: 10:00 - 3:00 The Fold, Bransford, Worcester, WR6 5JB

Free Entrance, Free Parking, Dog Friendly.

I will be selling a range of my original wax paintings, prints, bags, coasters, cards and giftware at this craft fair. Come and find my stall in The Barn! A vibrant market, including Street food! See: https://www.thefold.org.uk/markets/

Dare to Dabble mini art course - Nature in Art - April date to be announced soon!

I am delighted to let you know that I will be teaching my second Dare to Dabble course at Nature in Art towards the end of April. I will be teaching how to create a collaged vase of flowers. Watch out for the release date here and on the NIA website - places are limited and you need to book quickly to secure a place. I hope to meet you there!

Nature in Art is a fantastic place for a day out with its Museum and Art Gallery, Sculpture Garden and a really great Coffee Shop. They also run many art courses for adults and children. Well worth a visit! See https://natureinart.org.uk/

Artist in Residence - Nature in Art 15th-20th September 2026

I am very excited to have the opportunity to be an Artist in Residence at NIA - there I will be creating some of my artwork which will allow me to demonstrate some of my techniques, products and equipment used to create my encaustic wax art and my alcohol ink floral paintings. Paintings and other items featuring my art will be available to purchase.  Add the date to your diary! I hope you are able to come and say hello!

Whispers of Nature Solo Exhibition - Gardens Gallery, Cheltenham 15th-19th December 2026

Another first for me - I will be hosting my first ever solo exhibition featuring my encaustic wax art, alcohol ink paintings and other artwork. Original paintings and other products featuring my art will be available to purchase.  Add the date to your diary! I hope you are able to come and say hello! Just before Christmas so great for giving the gift of art.

Plus....more craft market dates are planned - keep following to find out more!

Book update!

Having completed the final edit, Search Press, my publisher have now sent my book off for printing! I am thrilled with how it looks and can't wait to share it with you. I am currently working on some publicity and marketing materials, which is very exciting. My book will describe ten step by step techniques to try to hand-dye tissue paper and will also include ten inspiring projects to show you how to use your hand-dyed tissue paper. 'Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper: techniques & creative projects' will be published mid-May 2026. Keep following for more info. and how you will be able to buy it. In due course I will have a pre-order book link to share with you.

Thank you for being part of my artistic community - your support is much appreciated. Follow me on Instagram for updates on new work and upcoming events.

best wishes,

Gill

https://www.gillbarrettart.co.uk

www.instagram.com/gillieb60