***NEWS FOR 2025
This painting will be part of the very first Secret Coast exhibition at the Tignabruaich Gallery in Scotland, and online –
The exhibition opens on 29th November until 21st December.
I’m delighted that six of my paintings will be part of the Royal Miniature Society 2025 exhibition. Held in the Bankside Gallery, London (next to the Tate Modern). The exhibition opens on Tuesday 18th November and closes on Saturday 22nd November. I will be doing a demonstration of miniature still life art on Wednesday 19th November at the Bankside Gallery – I hope to see you there!
A new set of paintings will be headed to the Manchester Art Fair from 21st – 23rd November with the Jarva Gallery on stand 510. Please do let me know if you have the chance to visit. Here’s a sneak preview of one of the new paintings…
After a very inspiring visit to the National Gallery I have now completed my first in a series of flower still life paintings. This piece, The Ladybird, is now framed and available at the beautiful Jarva Fine Art Gallery in my home town Buxton.
I’m delighted that this little miniature painting has been awarded first in the Still Life Category in the Hilliard Miniature Exhibition. Thank you judges!
The exhibition opens on 7th June – 14th June, in Wells, Somerset and online via the Hilliard Society website.
Work will be on display a few the Hampstead Heath Affordable Art Fair, with the Signet Gallery, stand C7. The exhibition opens 8th – 11th May. I di hope you have the opportunity to visit this wonderful art fair!
Four new paintings will be on display at the Battersea Affordable Art Fair from 12th – 16th March. They are part of the Signet Gallery’s display on Stand D8. Please do say hello if you’re visiting!
I’m delighted my latest painting from the Bored of the Patriarchy series, Susanna and the Elders, will be part of the Royal Society of British Artists exhibition. The exhibition opens at the Mall Galleries on Wednesday 26th February, running until 8th March.
This is one of four new paintings safely delivered to the beautiful Jarva Gallery in my home town Buxton this week.
Links for my latest paintings can be found under the ‘Galleries’ tab above.
Kicking off 2025 with a win at the Miniature Art Society of Florida!
Four of my miniature paintings will be part of the Miniature Art Society of Florida’s annual exhibition. With Pears winning the acrylic painting section – I’m delighted!
This exhibition opens in Sunday 19th January and runs until 9th February.
Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy 2025. Thank you so much for your support and encouragement over the past twelve months and beyond, you’ve no idea how much I appreciate each and every comment, like, share and purchase.
I am now into the second year of my job as a full time artist, moving from part time artist in 2023. I have to pinch myself daily that this is my career. I cannot ever see me putting down the brushes and have ideas that burst out continuously – I keep wishing for more than full time!
I will keep posting my work here and on my social media channels, the main one being Instagram. Paintings will continue to be sold through the four main galleries and details can be found in the ‘Galleries’ tab. These fantastic galleries offer in person and online services and post worldwide.
Thanks again – here’s to an inspirational 2025!
Love Laura x
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy 2025.
I’m delighted to be part of the Artist and Illustrators British Art Prize 2024. This little painting below, Pearls, will be part of the exhibition opening on 4th December at the Oxo Gallery in London. The link below takes you to their voting page and information about the exhibition.
Three miniature paintings have been accepted in the Miniature Painters, Sculptors and Gravers Society exhibition in Washington DC. This exhibition opens in November, in person at Strathmore Mansion and online.
The beautiful Signet Gallery in Chelsea, London, now has four of my still life paintings available in their gallery and online…
July 2024 – I’m SO pleased I can share with you the news that my painting of my Mum (titled The Artists Mother) has been selected for the National Portrait Gallery, London, Herbert Smith Freehills exhibition. The exhibition opens on 11th July and runs until the end of October. This is a dream come true!
July 2024 – Three of my miniature paintings will be part of the Parklane Gallery Miniature Art Exhibition. Opening on 3rd July – 2nd August at Kirkland, Washington DC.
July 2024 – Seven of my miniature paintings have been accepted in the Royal Miniature Society annual exhibition, held at the Bankside Gallery (next to the Tate) London. The exhibition opens on 26th June until 6th July. I have since gone on to win two awards for this work. A Gold Bowl Honourable Mention Award for my miniature portrait Miss Nikki Ball and the Anita Emmerich award for the set of work. Thank you judges!
June 2024 – I’m delighted that my painting Bored of the Patriarchy (Judith and Holofernes) will be part of the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London. The exhibition opens on 18th June. After being successful with this exhibition last year I never thought I’d be fortunate to be part of this again, thank you selection committee! I can’t wait for varnishing day!
This painting called Grapes, will be part of the Art on a Postcard charity auction, raising vital funds for War Child. The bidding opens on 23rd April and closes on 7th May.
The beautiful Jarva Gallery in Buxton has recently been stocked with three new paintings, including this new piece below…
This little painting below is one of three new works on it’s way to the Cotswold Contemporary Gallery –
HAPPY NEW YEAR! A Matter of Time – has been accepted into the Royal Cambrian Academy exhibition 2024. The exhibition opens on 6th January 2024 and runs until the 24th February 2024 at the Royal Cambrian Academy of Art in Conwy, Wales.
***NEWS FOR 2023
I’m delighted this little painting will be part of the wonderful Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual exhibition. The exhibition takes place at the Mall Galleries in London, opening on 29th November and running until 16th December.
This miniature painting, Strawberries and Cream, has been accepted in the Miniature Society of Painters, Sculptors and Gravers 2023 exhibition in Washington DC. I was over the moon to find out it has also won an Honorable Mention Award in the still life category. Thank you judges! The exhibition opens 18th November 2023 and runs until 14th January 2024.
ART AUCTION
The charity Habitats and Heritage, based in London, are organising an online art auction to raise funds for the vital conservation work they do. I was delighted to be asked to take part.
– The online auction opens 25th September and closes at 10pm Saturday 30th September.
– Artwork starts from £30.
– To get your free ticket to the event and to see the gallery of all the available art, follow the link – https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/events/secret-art-auction-2023/
– Grab yourself a beautiful piece of art whilst supporting a wonderful charity!
It was my pleasure to attend the opening event of the Self Portrait Prize at the beautiful Atkinson Gallery in Southport UK. I’ve been fortunate to have my painting hung in the curated exhibition which runs until 16th December.
I am delighted to have been invited to take part in the Bedford Gallery’s autumn exhibition, Bits and Pieces: Contemporary Art on a Small Scale. This exhibition explores the cultural phenomenon of miniature art. It opens on 30th September and runs until 17th December. Held at the Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, California. Here is one of three pieces I have on display, alongside leading miniature artists.
Five of my paintings will be on display in the Bankside Gallery, London as part of the Royal Miniature Society exhibition. This opens on Wednesday 28th June and runs until Saturday 8th July.
My self portrait has been accepted in the 2023 Self Portrait Prize (Ruth Borchard). The exhibition is currently running online. A selection if the work, including my painting, will go on display at the Atkinson Museum in Southport from September – December 2023.
I’m delighted to share with you that this painting of my dear friend Nikki, has been accepted in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. The exhibition runs from 13 June – 20 August 2023, and online.
Three of my larger still life paintings and two miniature paintings are now part of the Gallery Holt Tranquillity exhibition. This exhibition is open until April 4th, and is well worth a visit. The paintings will then be moving onto the Adrian Hill Fine Art Gallery.
UPDATE APRIL 2023 All three works now sold, thank you for supporting artists!
***NEWS FOR 2022***
October 2022 – The beautiful Jarva Fine Art, Buxton, has now opened the expansion to their gallery, doubling the original amount of space. This work below, Red Wine, is one of three new paintings hung there and available to buy.
Red Wine has now sold, thank you!
This painting below, A Self Portrait with my Dad has been awarded the Derbyshire County Council Award at the Derbyshire Open Art Exhibition. The exhibition is open from 25th June, until 2nd September, held at the Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.
This miniature painting below is one of two paintings available at the Adrian Hill Fine Art Gallery, along with works by fellow members of the Royal Miniature Society.
I’m delighted I have three miniature paintings part of the Hilliard Society’s 40th Anniversary Exhibition, held in Wells Somerset opening on Saturday 11th June.
Opening on Saturday 30th April and running until 4th June 2022 I’m delighted to be part of the exhibition at the Jarva Gallery – A Breath of Fresh Air. The opening weekend also includes a ‘meet the artists event’ which I’ll be attending on Saturday 30th April from 1pm. I’d love to see you there!
My first 2022 exhibition! This miniature still life fruit basket is part of the Miniature Art Society of Florida’s annual exhibition. Open now until 6th February, in person at the Dunedin Fine Art Centre.
Laura Critchlow 