beach – Sophie Douglas and The Arts School

I do love to be beside the seaside!

©Sophie Douglas

New painting

Today I started on a new painting! It is an abstract landscape, it shows the movement in asthetics from the work I was producing in London (central row right), influenced by the environment I now live in (the landscape photographs). So far I have done 2 small studies, and started drawing out the large canvas.Continue reading “New painting “

Staycation: going to the seaside

This week is the aniversary of my wedding 2 years ago, so my husband and I took the day to go to the coast exploring! Great buildings, and an antique shop full of wonders! ©www.sophiemayer.com 2015

Hasting day out

Today I met up with an old friend that has also moved to East Sussex. We explored old Hastings and it’s amazingly eclectic shops. You can find anything here, from the practical, to religious, to the macabre! And a special mention to A.G. Handy Homestore. A truly beautifully designed store! (And thank you for lettingContinue reading “Hasting day out”