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June 2019
Dear <<First name*>>–
Welcome to summer in the northern hemisphere! Although it's remained pretty cold and wet here in England, we're still holding out hope for a great summer. In this issue I have a huge amount of exciting news for you, so be sure to scroll down for all the highlights.
 First, Ruth and I recently celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary (and, therefore, seven years that I've lived in England!). As part of our celebration, we spent an amazing two weeks in Romania, leading a private photo tour for a couple of very special clients from the U.S. It was an incredible adventure—and an immersive and authentic experience—that included meeting and photographing the wonderful people and places throughout Transylvania and Maramures. (Get in touch if you'd like to discuss booking a bespoke, private photo workshop anywhere in the world.)
Earlier in March, I led a new classroom-style workshop that I've recently put together, titled Photography as Fine Art. The full-day event was very well attended and I thoroughly enjoyed working with all the students on each of their respective visions as creative photographers.
Over the past several years, I've been very active around the UK camera club circuit and have enjoyed speaking and presenting at photography groups all over the country. This spring, I was also honoured to be the judge for the annual exhibition of the Leicester and Leicestershire Photographic Society, one of the area's most active and successful clubs. I had the pleasure of viewing a fantastic range of prints and digital images ... and the selection process was very challenging, with nearly 800 images submitted.
This May I also had a return visit to the amazing Photo London—easily one of the best photography-related events I've had the good fortune to attend. This was my third time visiting the show and it was the best yet! Nowhere else have I seen such a selection of truly fine art photography in all styles, genres and price points. If you're ever able to attend Photo London, I recommend you take the opportunity. I also attended the seminar programme at Format Festival in Derby. This is another of the UK's most successful photography events, held every two years and produced mainly by QUAD and the University of Derby.
Photography as fine art remains my enduring passion… and my Mission is to promote, inform and educate collectors and photographers alike about the joys of this amazing medium.
Thanks for being here to share the journey with me!
All my best,
(Continue reading below for much more of my art and photography news ... and see you soon!)
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Introducing Gallery Photiq
Ruth and I are ecstatic about the upcoming launch this autumn of our new gallery and print studio in Leamington Spa, England. Those of you who have followed my photographic art practice over the years (thank you!) may know that opening a gallery has been my goal and ultimate vision for many years.
 Gallery Photiq will serve as the main showroom for my work, but the concept has evolved to be much more. For starters, I'll be representing the work of a handful of other fine art photographers whose work I know well. I will also curate temporary exhibitions, group shows and special events with visiting photographic artists. And we'll have a full programme of ongoing training events along with fine art printing services.
I'll be sharing many more details over the coming weeks ... Stay tuned as we ramp up to launch time!
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Photo Retreat: Heart of England 2020
 Join me for a very special photography retreat in May 2020! Based at Stratford-upon-Avon in the Heart of England, this brand-new, exclusive 7-day experience will immerse you in your passion for photography like no other workshop ever has.
Throughout the week, we'll approach your photography from the viewpoint of fine art and its myriad expressions. You will discover what makes your photography special and learn powerful techniques for producing images that truly speak from your heart. And you'll master the mindset and the technical skills to produce truly expressive photographs.
Get all the details here
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 Patchings Art Festival
July 11-14
This year I'm thrilled to exhibit at the largest art festival of its kind in the UK.
Visit us in Marquee 15, Stand 77 to see my latest photographic and mixed media artworks and purchase at special show prices!
https://www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk/patchings-festival/
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Exhibition at Robert Anderson Gallery
June 1-Aug 24 I have five works in a new group show at Robert Anderson Gallery in Denver:
https://www.robertandersongallery.com/
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Art in the Park
 August 3-4
Come see us at Royal Leamington Spa’s Art in the Park Festival, a free, curated arts festival with a difference! It's a showcase with live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople from around Warwickshire and the Midlands. Art in the Park takes place in the wonderful Victorian Jephson Gardens in the heart of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 5AA
https://www.artinpark.co.uk/
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Shapeshifter: Manifestations
During 2018 I produced a new series of abstract photographs collectively titled 'Shapeshifter'. Over the past months I've been producing a range of fine art and décor products based on the photographs.
My latest release is a series of cushions. The first designs are available now, with several more coming very soon!
Visit my shop on Subjective Arts to purchase online
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