December 21

21st December 2021 / Tracey Ross

Today I’m writing my monthly inspirations on the shortest day of the year, the 21st of December – or the winter solstice. This is a little selfie I took on Holkham beach earlier in December with the warm sunlight bursting forth. It was so beautiful to be on the beach again. I went there looking for some inspiration for my online art course with my lovely husband Mr. Ross. He took some video of me sketching and lots of photographs – some of which I may use for the course.

I had a great time at Art Fair East and sold 5 paintings and enjoyed meeting lots of new and interesting people. Thank you to anyone who came to visit.

Here is a link to an interview I enjoyed with the Revd Canon Susanna Gunner for the Norwich Diocesan House Advent calendar website. It is all about my artistic journey with art and faith. I hope you enjoy reading it and you can also listen to it. It’s very short! Click here to view.

So, that’s a wrap for this year and I’m very thankful to each and everyone of you for your support and encouragement online and off – art really is a leap of faith!

Wishing you a peace filled Merry Christmas and a Happy Creative New Year.

God Bless

Tracey x

November 2021

5th November 2021 / Tracey Ross

Well it’s all happening as we near the end of the year! I’m delighted to be taking part in my first ever art fair in Norwich. The frames are ordered and the paintings are nearly done. Just need to order some A5 flyers and plan my display area. I’m really looking forward to welcoming you. If you’d like a free ticket to the event and most importantly to the Private View just email me and I can send you an e-voucher which you’ll just need to show at the door.

It’s being held at Saint Andrew’s Hall in Norwich, 3rd – 5th December. The Private View is on Thursday 2nd December, 6-9pm. If you’d like to enjoy an evening viewing lots of interesting art then let me know and I will email you a FREE ticket to the PV and to the event. Otherwise the tickets are £3.50 or £3 concessions, under 16’s free.
Yes, I’d like a free ticket!

Opening hours:
Friday 3rd December 10.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday 4th December 10.30am to 5.30pm
Sunday 5th December 10.30 to 5pm

For more information visit www.artfaireast.com

Student's work in progress on the workshop. Tracey Ross art tutor — Student’s work in progress on the workshop.

‘From Sketch to Painting’ art workshops in Norfolk.

New dates for 2022 are here! Just email if you’d like a booking form to join me for a day of exploring mixed media. To find out more about the day click here.

Sat 7th May – few spaces
Sat 14th May – spaces
Sat 2nd July – spaces
Sat 3rd Sept – few spaces

October 2021

26th October 2021 / Tracey Ross

Welcome to October

Thank you to everyone who came to visit during Norfolk Open Studios. I’m absolutely delighted that I sold 12 paintings during the event, despite the lower number of visitors and the fuel situation! It really means a lot to have your support.

Artist Lisa Timmerman collecting her new painting during Norfolk Open Studios.

It’s been a month of glorious sunsets – this recent photograph was taken at Burnham Overy Staithe on the North Norfolk coast. The beauty of Creation never fails to captivate and inspire me. I’m sure there will be some sunset inspired paintings coming soon!

photograph Copyright Tracey Ross — Copyright Tracey Ross

I’m just about to announce the new dates for my in person summer workshops at Burnham Overy Staithe, so if you’d like to join me then it’s best to email me and I will email you a booking form. Just click here to let me know. Hurry the spaces are filling up fast!

‘From Sketch to Painting’ art workshops in Norfolk.

New dates for 2022 are here!

Sat 7th May – few spaces
Sat 14th May – spaces
Sat 2nd July – spaces
Sat 3rd Sept – few spaces

Have you seen my new commissions page that I’ve just added to my website? There’s a bit more to add to it but you can take a quick look at it here.

Short and sweet this month as I’m busy preparing for my first ever Art Fair – more about this coming shortly…

September 2021

24th September 2021 / Tracey Ross

Tracey Ross new paintings — So looking forward to welcoming you to my Open Studio event. I’ll be opening my studio as part of Norfolk Open Studios on the following days: 1/2/3/4 & 8/9/10 October. Time: 10am – 5pm.

Tracey Ross Artist - new paintings — New collection of small painting especially for Norfolk Open Studios. They will be available to buy from my studio or online.

1/2/3/4 & 8/9/10 October. Time: 10am – 5pm.

This delightful still life is by Nicholas Elliott from Fakenham – we have made an art trail especially for Norfolk Open Studios. Nick is opening: Sept 25/26/27 & 1/2/3/4/8/9/10 October. Time: 10am – 5pm

So we’re enjoying a beautiful Indian Summer – the sunshine is most welcome as we venture into the autumnal hues.

This month has been busy getting ready for Norfolk Open Studios. At long last I’ve had the luxury of installing an under flooring heating system so my feet can now stay warm during the winter! A big thank you to Mr Ross for his hard work and to Norfolk Alarms Limited for laying the heat mat and wiring everything up. I’m thrilled as it’s a dream come true! My studio feels complete at last! It was a big upheaval getting everything out and now it’s tidying and sorting all the stuff that artists seem to collect.

Thank you to any new subscribers who have signed up to my mailing list/newsletter I hope you enjoyed the fresh new look.

August 2021

18th August 2021 / Tracey Ross

What are you up to this month? The weather isn’t that sunny or hot and it’s a grey, drizzly kind of day as I’m writing this month’s inspirations.

Collecting my latest paintings from Great Walsingham gallery and framers for a group show at Sea Pictures Gallery in Clare, Suffolk

Lovely visit from Sarah at Sea Pictures Gallery who came to collect four new paintings for their next show called ‘Sea Nature’ which opens on 9th September. To find out more visit the website: https://www.seapicturesgallery.com/

For those who came to visit me during North Norfolk Studios in the Spring will know that I love gardening.. here is how it’s looking this August. I adore ‘Agapanthus’ and Mr Ross loves these vibrant ‘Black eyed Susie’s’ What a zing they’re given to everyone who visits.

July 2021

9th July 2021 / Tracey Ross

New beginnings!

Sometimes I pray a simple prayer over the canvas – it helps me to connect with what my heart wants to paint.

This month is all about new beginnings and is something I want to encourage any artist to try this month.

I started this large piece as a reaction to the first lockdown in March 2020. I wanted to explore new colours and brush marks. It was all very experimental and I wasn’t sure if I liked it or wanted to keep it – (some of you may have seen it during my solo exhibition at Salthouse church last August). After some deep thinking I decided to work back over it and to create something that felt more like ‘me’!

Sometimes it’s difficult to understand what more ‘me’ feels like, but having created hundred’s of artworks over the years I know it’s when I just focus on the process of making art rather than the final results!

Lots to do, but I’m feeling more connected with how the paint is working and it feels more like ‘me’ !

Preparing to video my online art class!

Yes – it’s finally happening. This month I’ve started filming my first ever online art course. It’s challenging, but I’m determined to see this through. If you’re at all interested in progressing your art and learning from me then sign up to my mailing list for a special introductory offer.

Click here to join me.

Tracey Ross Online art course,

July Art Workshop at Burnham Overy Staithe, North Norfolk.

Whilst the forecast was set for thunder storms – the early morning rain stopped just in time! Allowing us to get outside to sketch the atmospheric soft light – well done everyone who came.

First time using acrylics for this student. I love the way she has captured the mood and soft atmosphere of the day.

Selected for the Holt Art Prize 2021

Delighted that ‘Respond’ has been selected for the Holt Art Prize 21. The exhibition opens 24th – 31st July. At the Saint Andrew’s Church Meeting Room in Holt, Norfolk.

£625 Mixed media on board. 46 x 46cm. Framed — Sold at the Private View.

June 2021

4th June 2021 / Tracey Ross

June already and the weather has been glorious for the start of North Norfolk Open Studios! The event ends on and includes Sunday 6th June. I’m opening from 10am – 5pm. If you’d like to visit please email me: info@tracey-rossart.co.uk
Or you’re welcome to make a private appointment to come and view the studio at a convenient date and time.
Thank you to everyone who has been in touch.

May 2021

8th May 2021 / Tracey Ross

Delighted to say that I’m looking forward to opening my studio as part of North Norfolk Studios 29th May – 6th June. Time 10.00am – 5.00pm. I’m making an art trail with two other artists Nicholas Elliott and Vanda Richards. Nicholas Elliott lives in Fakenham and Vanda lives in Colkirk. I’m near Walsingham and we look forward to welcoming you. Social distancing measures shall be in place. If you cannot make it I’m creating a special page on my website so you can see what’s available to purchase. Or why not enjoy your own Private View with me! Just get in touch to let me know and we can arrange a Zoom meeting online. To book an appointment Click Here.

Tracey Ross Artist — SOLD ‘Washed Creeks’ 46x46cm

You can find out more from the North Norfolk Studio website. Click here to view

April 2021

11th April 2021 / Tracey Ross

April already! I hope those who have signed up to my mailing list are getting my newsletters? I send one a month, so not too often, but several subscribers are saying they’re landing either in their spam or junk folders – so please take a look for them. This is why I’m looking into changing my email provider!

I’m writing this as we’re beginning to come out of lockdown…I’ve been emailing all of my students booked onto my art courses to say that two are being rearranged as the village hall is unable to open in May, due to the Government guidelines. So I’ll be running three art workshops this year and they’re all full. I’m sorry if you missed out but the good news is that I’m creating some online art courses and I’d love to hear what you’d like to learn? It could be anything from colour mixing to mark making just get in touch and let me know..

I’d love to hear what you’d like to learn from me – as the more I know what you’d like to learn the more exciting the course will be!

Thank you to the wonderful response about me getting on camera in a collaboration with Loxley Arts. I made a little promotional video for their YouTube channel – to take a look at it click here.

Oh and to say there’s a new selection of greeting cards available in the ‘Buy Art’ shop.

Art Greeting Cards — Greeting cards of the North Norfolk coast

This is NEW! Delighted to say that I’m looking forward to opening my studio as part of North Norfolk Studios 29th May – 6th June. Time 10.00am – 5.00pm. I’m making an art trail with two other artists Nicholas Elliott and Vanda Richards, who live near me. You can find out more from the North Norfolk Studio website.

https://northnorfolkstudios.co.uk/

March 2021

3rd March 2021 / Tracey Ross

So excited! the new ‘Light & Hope’ collection, especially for the Artist Support Pledge is being released on Friday 5th March to my subscribers. To view them feel free to join my mailing list. Click here to join.

A BIG thank you to all the subscribers who kindly bought a painting as part of the #artistsupportpledge. I’m truly delighted that all nine paintings sold out within the first day of releasing them. With such an overwhelming response several hopeful buyers sadly missed out – so I’m offering to create something similar as a commission at the same price of £200, including the frame, (plus £10 P+P). All you need to do is to get in touch and let me know which style of painting you liked the look of and I’ll create something special just for you.

Click here to get in touch

Two of my paintings in their new home. Thank you for sending me this lovely photo.

Below is a recent commission for a client who I first met during Norfolk Open Studios several years ago. It’s always wonderful when people get in touch again to say they’d love something special for their home.

Last year I started working on some ideas for a branding refresh with a local graphic designer called J S Creative. Jonathan has been a pleasure to work with. He’s helped me to redesign my business cards, art workshop flyers and a new signature logo. You can take a look at his website at:

https://www.js-creative.com/