The Dame’s New Clothes: Is Tracey Emin Really the Next Turner? The Dame’s New Clothes: Is Tracey Emin Really the Next Turner? Most people are familiar with Hans Christian Andersen’s fable The Emperor’s New Clothes —or, as it's often called today, The King’s New C... Art Critique Feb 14, 2025
The Reichenbach Falls: Turner, Sherlock, and My Dizzying Encounter! Prue Bishop Investigates: The Reichenbach Falls Prue Bishop at the Reichenbach Falls An Artist’s Perspective Never mind artificial intelligence—there’s no substitute for an artist immersing themselves... Famous waterfalls in Switzerland JMW Turner paintings Reichenbach Falls Feb 2, 2025
Prue Bishop's Art Shines at Zug Railway Station A Vibrant Showcase of Swiss-Inspired Masterpieces Today marked the exciting debut of Prue Bishop's art showcase at the bustling Zug Railway Station in Switzerland. Nestled in a high-traffic area with ... Art Events Prue Bishop exhibition Sculptural Watercolour paintings Swiss contemporary art Dec 14, 2024
Winter is upon us - Happy Christmas Happy Christmas Winter is well and truly upon us . I shall be visiting my usual memorable places to take in the beauty of the mountains which have inspired my paintings for so many years. Happy Christ... Sculptural Watercolour paintings Seasonal Art Inspiration Winter in the Alps Dec 14, 2024
Watercolour - the environmentally friendly painting medium As I write in mid-November, the extremely important UN Climate Change Conference – COP29 – is in full swing. Those of us that paint can do our bit to help bring Global Warming under control by choosin... Make your own pigment Paints Pigment Watercolour Paint Nov 19, 2024
JMW Turner and Norham Castle This month I’ve had the opportunity to travel again; this time to my Northumbrian homeland. It’s reminded me of one of Turner’s most celebrated subjects that he painted many times; each one different:... Oct 23, 2024
Aosta Mountain Collapse As we enterAutumn, the scene in the alps continues to worry us all. There have been several occasions recently when we have experienced the resounding crash of rockfalls.The soaring temperatures throu... Global Warming Mountain Collapse Sep 15, 2024
William Turner in Monaco One normally associates Monaco with roaring engines of Formula 1cars and also acres of super yachts in the harbour. All of which adds upto enormous wealth from those who have created enormous wealth. ... Exhibitions Aug 26, 2024
The shocking retreat of the Mer de Glace Glacier The Glacier des Bossons is a sad shadow of itself. In 1980 I visited the "Mer de Glace" as a 5-year-old child, and again in 2024, almost 45 years later. What a shock! The extent of the ice retreat is d... Glacier Retreat Global Warming Aug 20, 2024