BODY OF WATER - an exhibition of new works by Catherine Beale ASWA
Exhibition runs: Thurs 15th - Sun 18th September 2016
Evening event: Thurs 15th September 2016, 6pm - 8.30pm, by invitation.
Watercolour workshops: Tues 13th - Weds 14th September 2016
Bath Riverside
Award-winning painter Catherine Beale presents her newest works in the gallery at 44AD. The first room contains flowing watercolours, inspired by the vertical landscapes of Bath’s reflecting waterways and cascading terraces. Hanging In the second room are recent portraits, including her oil studies of the students of Bath Dance College.
Catherine’s work is process driven - she applies pure pigment upon wetted canvases and controls the natural running and mixing of paint in what she terms “gravity paintings”. Her paints contain minerals such as Hematite and Amethyst which granulate and channel like rivers across her painted surface. She has even begun to grind her own ochre pigment from Bath’s local Oolitic limestone and these new experiments will be on display.
Bath Dreaming
Catherine has painted portraits internationally for twenty years, drawing inspiration from the intricately varied tones caused by the play of light over faces. Her work sells at regional and national exhibitions. She is an elected Associate of the Society of Women Artists.
The Dance Class
A technical writer for The Artist Magazine, Catherine is offering two workshops during the exhibition in which participants are invited to try out her “gravity painting” methods, surrounded by the exhibition works.
Watercolour Workshops with Catherine Beale
44AD, 4 Abbey Street, Bath BA1 1NN
Tuesday 13 September 2016 10.30am - 3pm: Watercolour landscapes and gorgeous skies.
Suitable for beginners and experienced painters.
Wednesday 14 September 2016 10.30am - 3pm: Head and shoulder portraits in watercolours.
For more experienced watercolour painters.
Emily, head and shoulder
Learn the joy of free-flowing watercolours with award-winning painter Catherine Beale. Let paint run on a wetted, inclined board. Use gravity to pool and control rich pigments to create amazing effects while the water paints for you!
Complete your painting in a small group with art-filled conversation.
COST: £70 per day including watercolour board, powerful artists’ paints, use of mediums, brushes, paint palettes etc.
Coffee/tea on tap.
Email for a booking form:
or phone: 07891 409490
"I just wanted to let you know how inspiring I found the summer portrait workshop"
"...such an enjoyable and informative day. Do keep me informed of further courses."
"thank you for today, I found your methods very exciting. I was so amazed by the freedom possibilities of using the paints your way."
More details about Catherine, her work and workshop bookings:
07891 409490