This week I have taken a bit of time out of making my large abstract oil paintings and I am out and about at the University of Cumbria Degree Show on the Brampton Road in Carlisle. From Graphic Design, to Photography and Fine Art, this show has something for everyone and is definitely worth a visit.

This week is my Open Studio weekend, with preview evening and a sneaky look at some of my abstract oil paintings as well as more traditional watercolour studies. It would be great to see you here if you can make it - Saturday 27th to Monday 29th May - 10am to 3pm. CA9 3SL

Join me this week as I finish off hanging paintings for my Open Studios Exhibition 26th May to 29th May. I have a range of paintings, from small watercolours to large abstract oil paintings. Please come along if you can - The Old Police Station, Alston, in the North Pennines, Cumbria

Join me this week as I am once again out and about, planning for an en plein air day with the Alston Art Group in Garrigill, as well as preparing for my Open Studios on 26th to 29th May. Please come along if you can. Details on my website at www.helenalicejohnsonartist.com

Join me @helenalicejohnsonartist this week at Redlees Open Studios in Isleworth, London as I show several of my 2022 large abstract Garden paintings as well as some 2023 smaller abstract paintings based on Rivers from en plein air starting points

Join me this week as I visit a church in Corbridge to plan for an art exhibition in 2025, pack up a large oil painting for America and get ready for Open Studios in Isleworth, London. Another packed week but I managed to find a little painting time in amongst it all!

This week I have continued to struggle with my large abstract painting inspired by Honfleur - with three versions on the go at the same time! I have also taken some time for some en plein air painting - always good to get out into the countryside, but it also puts me slightly out of my comfort zone - which would definitely be in the studio for me.

This week I have a fellow artist join me in my studio as I continue to work on my large abstract painting based on visits to Honfleur and my friend has a week of en plein air and alla prima painting in the country lane in Northern France.

This week has been a busy week. I have been on a pilgrimage to the source of the Seine in France and followed this beautiful river as far as Troyes, before heading back to my studio and starting my large abstract painting inspired by a visit to Honfleur and the mouth of the Seine. I have also been updating the Available Works section of my website on www.helenalicejohnsonartist.com.