November '09 Limited & Remarked Giclee Editions

Limited and Remarked Giclee' Editions of selected paintings now available!

I have been fortunate for many years to have several of my paintings published as open edition prints by the London based publisher Rosenstiel's. However, I am often asked if I have any limited editions of my work available and so after much research and enlisting the help of several experienced professionals we are happy to announce that we are releasing small editions of Limited and Remarked Giclees' on canvas of selected works.

''Tuscan Summer Peaches I & II'

Limited Edition Giclees on Canvas

A Giclee is the modern method of ink-jet based digital printing used to produce high quality, gallery grade reproductions of fine art. Using archival inks a skilled printer is able to produce high resolution, pixel-free images with great clarity directly on to canvas or paper.

'Classical Notes'

Remarked Giclee on Canvas

My Giclees are printed on high quality Canson canvas and such is the technology today, it can be difficult to discern the original from the print. We are producing small exclusive edition sizes which are available stretched, unstretched or framed. Starting at only Au$420 these hand signed and remarked prints would make the ideal Christmas gift.

We are in the process of adding a new section to the website dedicated to these Limited and Remarked Edition Giclees. In the meantime should you have any queries or require further information, please email me at pippa@pippachapman.com

November '09 Australian 3DE Fund Raising Auction

The Australian Equestrian International Three Day Event, Rymill Park, Adelaide

In May Olympic Gold Medalist Wendy Schaeffer approached me with her fund raising idea of an auction for a commissioned portrait for their up-coming event I was only too pleased to help. Having been a competitor myself in the past, I was keen to get involved in such a high profile event. I was thrilled to be invited as a guest of the committee for the final days competition on which the auction would be held.



The Hospitality Marquee & portrait commission

It was a searing day with record breaking temperatures for the time of year, but it didn't break the spirit of the horses or riders who maintained their composure to produce an exciting competition. With three Olympic Gold Medalists vying for the top prize, the final day of competition proved to be an enthralling spectacle.

The fund raising auction was supported by an enthusiastic crowd and with spirited bidding my donation of the portrait commission was won by a generous supporter of Eventing SA, with all proceeds being used for the event and supporting the Olympic bid of our world class riders.

We wish the team all the very best for the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2010.




A cool competitor in searing temperatures

October '09 Leukaemia Foundation Charity Ball

Leukaemia Foundation Ball and Charity Auction, Adelaide.

In May this year I donated a painting to the Leukaemia Foundation to be auctioned at their Charity Ball, which was held at the Adelaide Hilton on the 31st (see May Blog). It was a fabulous night for a wonderful cause! The foundation put on a superb event which was hosted royally by the Hilton Hotel. With Tom Burlinson performing Sinatra classics together with a very generous audience, the 'Swing into Action Ball' was a huge success and raised much needed funds for the foundations' accommodation village here in Adelaide.




'Ode to the Barossa'
16" x 20"
Oil on Linen

The painting, which was named by the chief sponsor, BAE Systems, 'Ode to the Barossa' made $4000 thanks to enthusiastic bidding and a very entertaining auctioneer! We thank the winning bidder for their generosity with all proceeds raised going directly to the charity.

We wish the Leukaemia Foundation all the very best with their future endeavours!




The Charity Ball, Adelaide Hilton.

October '09 Melbourne Exhibition

Glenferrie Road Contempory Art Gallery, Malvern, Melbourne.


This month I was invited to exhibit in a 'Two Man Show' at a new gallery which recently opened in the heart of Melbourne's Art and Antiques district. It is a lovely modern gallery perfectly situated amid the antique shops and cafes' in one of the oldest inner city villages of Melbourne.
The opening night was very busy and the gallery quickly filled with invited guests and passers by dropping in for a glass of wine and private veiwing.





'Lemons' 12" x 22" Oil on linen


I wish Sharyn and David every success with their new gallery!

August '09 Manyung Gallery Exhibition

Manyung Gallery August Exhibition, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.

August heralds another exhibition, this time at the beautiful Tuscan style gallery situated near the seaside resort of Mornington on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. Having spent my childhood in and around this beautiful region, it holds many fond memories for me, and although a lot has changed, Manyung Gallery is still there and known locally as the Tuscan Castle, where they display a rich and diverse range of work. It is one of the nicest galleries on the Peninsula and well worth a visit.

'Magnolia' 25" x 25" Oil on canvas

Once again the staff at Manyung put on a lovely show with works from eight artists and even though the styles ranged from classical realism to abstract art, they all complimented each other beautifully.

Thank you Sharyn and David for such a terrific show! It's wonderful to be exhibiting with you again!

July '09 SEA London Exhibition

Society of Equestrian Artists Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London.

In 2004 I was elected as an associate member by the committee after having won their 'Best Oil in Show' Award, The Osborne Prize. I have been exhibiting with them for several years now at both Christies, London and The Mall Galleries, and its always a joy recieving your 'notification of selection' in the post! The opening nights are always packed and for anyone who has been to the gallery, which is situated on the Mall, between Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace, will know just how many people it takes to fill the vast gallery space. It was, as ever, beautifully presented and hung for the juried exhibition private opening.

Thank you SEA for a wonderful show!

My entry :

'Suffolk Punches'
24" x 30"
Oil on Linen



Hanging in the Mall Galleries, London.

June/July '09 Studies in Florence

Study trip to Florence

This month I travelled to Florence, Italy, to study at the Angel Art Academy the methods and techniques of the great Renaissance Masters. Surrounded by so much history and fine art it is hard not to get carried away by the romance of it all and I am amazed at just how much I packed in over the June/July period.
I have been doing my own research into the methods and history of oil painting for the last eighteen months in a bid to improve my technique and the quality of my finished paintings. The Academy was outstanding and the instruction superb, enabling me to bring together all that I had already learned and with the new information from the course, solidifying the processes and the techniques of the past academies.
Below is an example of one of the paintings I painted whilst on the course, and although it isn't quite finished, it gives an idea of the sort work we were doing.

Stage one : Drawing.
As all of my still life work is done from life, the sight-size method was not new to me but was fascinating from a theory point of view. Below is my initial drawing next to the actual still life set-up I was working on.



Final Stages :
The painting process is made up of many layers and it adheres strictly to the structured methods used by artists from the early renaissance up to the end of the nineteenth century. Below is the direct comparison between the initial drawing and the painting as it was left on the final day - abandoned! (We were under considerable time constraints on the course, so completion wasn't the end goal).



'Florentine Red' (unfinished)
18" x 24"
Oil on Canvas

May '09 Painting Gifted for Charity Auction

Painting Gifted to BAE Systems for Leukaemia Foundation Charity Ball.



I have donated several paintings in the past for charity auctions, where paintings are auctioned off at a charitable event in order to raise funds for their cause. All funds raised go directly to the nominated cause.

My partner, Steve, works for BAE Systems Australia and through the Company I donated a painting to the Leukaemia Foundation for their charity ball being held in October.

We wish them all the very best in their endeavors!





Untitled: To be named by the Charity
16" x 20"
Oil on Linen

April '09 RSASA Award

RSASA Autumn Exhibition, Adelaide.

Award of Merit for

"The Artists Palette"

24" x 28" Oil on Linen






The RSASA is claimed to be Australia's oldest art society, being formed in 1856, and is currently housed on Adelaide's North Terrace. They hold many exhibitions throughout the year, in particular the seasonal shows for its members. These exhibitions are juried and all paintings are judged by a panel of full members before being admitted for exhibitions.

It was terrific to receive this award. Thank you!

April '09 SWA, London Award.

Society of Women Artists Annual Exhibition, Mall Galleries, London.

Winner - 'Finest Brushwork in Show' , Rosemary & Co Art Award

It was such a thrill this month to win this award in London. I had not exhibited with the society before and this was the first time I had entered a painting for one of their shows. Their Annual Exhibition is

held every year at the Mall Galleries in London, with other exhibitions held around the UK throughout the year. They have been exhibiting as a society since 1857 and enjoy Royal patronage from HRH Princess Michael of Kent.

The exhibition is juried, whereby artists must submit works to be judged on their merits by a panel of society members, before being selected for exhibition. My entry for this year was a black and white Clarinet entitled - "All That Jazz"

Many thanks to the society for this splendid award!

Welcome!

Welcome to my new blog!

For those who have been to my site before – thank you! You may have noticed that we have been offline for a little while to reconstruct the old site and update it and give it a fresh new look. We have uploaded new work and updated the exhibitions and events. As you can see, we have added this blog page to my site to let you know the latest news about up-coming exhibitions and events, and also to introduce new works as they roll off the easel.

To those who haven’t visited my site before – Welcome! I hope that you enjoy looking through the site and any comments are most welcome.

Cheers!

Pippa