March 2026 Newsletter

Here is an update on my art journey….

Latest on website! 

On-line Gift shop

Have you seen the range of products I have available for sale on my website which feature my artwork? This includes mugs, linen bags, floral cushions, 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. Perfect for Mother's Day!

In the Studio -  preparation for Exhibition in progress...

I have been making a number of encaustic paintings featuring British wildlife and wild flowers in preparation for the TWASI (The Wildlife Art Society International) Exhibition at Nature in Art in May - more details to follow.

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

Nature in Art Mini Craft Market 28th & 29th March 2026

I will be selling a range of my original wax paintings, alcohol ink flower paintings, prints, cushions, storage jars, cards, giftware and lots more at this craft fair.  I hope to see you there!

Dare to Dabble mini art course - Nature in Art - 24th April 2026

I am delighted to let you know that I will be teaching my second Dare to Dabble course at Nature in Art on 24th April. Learn step by step how to create a beautiful collaged vase of flowers. The link to book is shown below - places are limited and you need to book quickly to secure a place. I hope to meet you there!

To book:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/natureinart/2071010

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 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! 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!

I received the first advance copy of my new craft book 'Hand-Dyeing Tissue Paper: techniques & creative projects'! I am very pleased with how it looks - it is very colourful! A visual feast! It is now available to preorder via Search Press and also on Amazon! It is not actually released until 19th May - so there is a  little wait still until you can actually have the book! Pre-order links are on the book page of my website and if you click on Look Inside you can see the contents page and examples of some projects. Check out my Instagram for a recent flick though of this book. There is also a video on my website book page of me  explaining what my craft book is about! See: https://www.gillbarrettart.co.uk/my-book

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