The Private View for the Lit & Phil Exhibition starts 5th July. The exhibition will be open to the public until 21st July during the library’s usual opening hours. They are Monday-Saturday starting at 9:30am. Closing times do vary so best to check their website www.litandphil.org.uk
If you have not been to the Literary & Philosophical Society before then it really is worth taking a look at one of the finest libraries in the country. It’s less than 5 minutes walk from Newcastle’s Central Station and Metro and there is plenty of parking nearby too.
I’m exhibiting a number of watercolours and oils including my new painting of the Lit & Phil which has been published as a limited edition print. It depicts a view which shows lighting only at the height of summer. For most of the year, the building is in shadow. The exception is in the summer months around 8pm in the evening. Then the sunlight strikes the wonderful front of this fine library. The warm, lower sun creates an attractive golden colour.
Over the years I’ve learnt how to make handmade sketchbooks at the book binding club at the library.
There are also some new original paintings of Italy. You can see some of the paintings online.