Crown Studio Gallery's train by @suitcasetrains.bsky.social is still going strong!

The "Rothbury Heritage Circular Line" is now OPEN..... Otherwise known as Crown Studio Gallery's Suitcase Train, as part of my Christmas display! Come and see if you're in the area.

Crown Studio Gallery in Rothbury has got its Christmas sparkle on! But if you aren't in Northumberland, please use my online shop. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com FREE GIFT WRAPPING if you want it.

Crown Studio Gallery's Christmas window display is coming together.

It's Christmas cake baking day here in Taylor Towers (as well as Remembrance Day). I'm baking two cakes, one for family, one for soldiers serving in Ukaine. I've made my "stirring wish".... if only it would come true.

Please note. Crown Studio Gallery in Bridge St Rothbury will be CLOSED on Tuesday 11th Nov (as well as my usual Monday) to allow me to install this year's Christmas window display. Watch this space!

Drying on my easel- "Autumn Walk to Thrum Mill". A favourite stroll in Rothbury, along the River Coquet. #Northumberland

Need to "chill"? need to de-stress? Have a virtual wander in Northumberland by browsing my online shop crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com Ahhhhhhhh.......

Recent studies have confirmed that looking at Art helps to reduce stress. So whenever you need a quick de-stess, you are cordially invited to wander through my images of lovely Northumberland at crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

I've made a good start on this painting today, and will continue work on it tomorrow.

I really enjoyed Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders last night @channel4tv.bsky.social It's always the history of people and communities that fascinate me. Well done @rakshadigs.bsky.social and everyone else involved. But when it comes to replica pots - @pottedhistory.bsky.social is the one to watch!

After a solid day's painting, yesterday's underpainting has been transformed in "Autumn Walk to The Thrum" This is a 20cm square painting on canvas board of a favourite Rothbury walk. #Mill #Restorationman #Northumberland #autumn #Coquetdale #Nature

I really enjoyed Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders last night @channel4tv.bsky.social It's always the history of people and communities that fascinate me. Well done @rakshadigs.bsky.social and everyone else involved. But when it comes to replica pots - @pottedhistory.bsky.social is the one to watch!

If like @rakshadigs.bsky.social you like a flanged pot, who ya gonna call potted-history.co.uk/products/rom.... #AncientBluesky 🏺Watch Sandi Toksvig's Hidden Wonders and you'll understand what I mean. @channel4tv.bsky.social

@pottedhistory.bsky.social and I spent the morning in @nationaltrust.org.uk' Cragside. It's looking fabulous at the moment- full of autumn colour and fruitfullness. #Rothbury #Northumberland

The Halloween window displayhas been replaced with a feast of autumnal colour! #Art #Rothbury #Northumberland #gallery

Alas, dear Yorik...... He's been removed from the window display at Crown Studio Gallery and packed away in bubble wrap ready for NEXT Halloween. #Rothbury #Northumberland #autumn #November

Replica Roman pottery hunt cup, decorated en Barbotine, that is using slip or liquid clay piped on, in a technique a little like cake icing. Once it's been dried, colour coated and fired, you'll find it on our website potted-history.co.uk #AncientBluesky 🏺#Archaeology #Pottery

Today I'll be mostly decorating "en Barbotine' #AncientBluesky 🏺Soon to be heading for our online shop potted-history.co.uk.

I'm hoping that my chrysanthemums all open before the frost catches them.

If you like a spooky tale, go over to my FB Page to read my new Post about my own experience on a day just like today.... www.facebook.com/rothburyartgallery

QUICK!! Just today / tomorrow left to grab yr "early bird" Oct deal at crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/ Buy any print or original painting and get your choice of a FREE 6 pack of cards. Lots of options to choose from- 6 packs of cards with various themes. #Northumberland #Rothbury #castles #coast

Solid days gardening yesterday- tulips planted for next year, plus some small alliums. Tidying up, cutting back, moving tender plants into the greenhouse and general pre-frost preparations. Gardening is an act of faith. (@pottedhistory.bsky.social sherds on top to keep the neighbourhood cats off )

Roman potters mass produced Lamps & Deitity figurines in pottery Workshops across the Empire. 🏺#AncientBluesky #Archaeology In my next session at the Roman Army Museum I'll be giving you the chance to create your own using authentic methods and replica moulds. BOOK NOW! share.google/hSTds6ZQzpQh...

Serving Bronze Age realness 🏺✨ The Beaker Girls premiere now – and the drama between Meme and Shamaimi is already heating up! Whose side are you on? Team Meme or Team Shamaimi? 👑 Catch the limited edition Beaker Girl (Astarte) figures here: potted-history.co.uk/products/ast... #PottedHistory

This afternoon I was surprised and gratified when someone wanted to buy my skull window display! As it's a collection of objects from my studio just cobbled together with masking tape, it's never been intended as a permanent piece. But it's great that it looks good enough to be desirable. #Rothbury

Only a few days left on my special October Deal!! Buy any print OR original painting in my online shop or Gallery and I'll throw in a FREE 6 pack of cards. (You can specify which pack you want in the NOTES section at the check out). Happy shopping! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

This small Puffin painting has gone to become a Christmas gift for someone special. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/.../dinner-i.... But don't worry- there are still other fabulous puffin paintings in my online shop. Buy any prints or paintings during Oct you qualify for a free 6 pack of cards too

This small Puffin painting has gone to become a Christmas gift for someone special. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/.../dinner-i.... But don't worry- there are still other fabulous puffin paintings in my online shop. Buy any prints or paintings during Oct you qualify for a free 6 pack of cards too

The White House has ordered Treasury Department employees not to share pictures of the White House demolition according to the Wall Street Journal. It would be a shame if this picture went viral then.

Bleugh! It's a grey, grey, wet, wet day. So if it's sunshine and bluesky you're after- have a browse in my online gallery at crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/ Or if you're in Rothbury, grab that umbrella and come to the Gallery. #Northumberland #sunshine #rain #countryside

All framed up and ready to be collected by my customer this weekend. This painting was commissioned by someone who loved my first small painting of this subject- Happy Memories of Sycamore Gap- but wanted a larger version creating. Overall size of this new version, now framed is 34.5cm square.

There's still time to grab my special October Deal!! Buy any print OR original painting in my online shop or Gallery and I'll throw in a FREE 6 pack of cards. (You can specify which pack you want in the NOTES section at the check out). Happy shopping! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

On my easel waiting for a final layer of varnish- a panoramic painting on canvas board of a dreamlike morning walk on Bamburgh Beach. #Northumberland #sunrise #morning

There's still time to grab my special October Deal!! Buy any print OR original painting in my online shop or Gallery and I'll throw in a FREE 6 pack of cards. (You can specify which pack you want in the NOTES section at the check out). Happy shopping! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

The clocks will be going back soon. Halloween is getting closer, and all things spooky are in season... So Crown Studio Gallery in Rothbury Northumberland has a new addition to the window display. Will YOU be brave enough to walk along Bridge Street in the dark???

I'm working on a new 20cm square painting of Sycamore Gap...... From my photos of happier days, before the tree was felled. But I expect that's very obvious from this photo of it.....😉#Northumberland #HadriansWall #Romans #Housesteads #TheSill #Vindolanda

You don't need a shepherd for THIS flock! These cheeky ceramic sheep will make a good addition to anyone's Christmas tree. They're available in the gallery and in my online shop (online prices include P&P costs) crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/.../ceramic-.... BArilliant!

How to make someone's heart beat just a little faster..... Commission an original painting of a place that is special to them. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/pages/beauti... The perfect Christmas gift.

How to make someone's heart beat just a little faster..... Commission an original painting of a place that is special to them. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/pages/beauti... The perfect Christmas gift.

I've got a new commissioned painting to begin working on. This is the perfect time for YOU to commission a special work for Christmas. See crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com for more info.

It's greenhouse cleaning day for me today. Clearing out plants, washing the interior, cleaning the glass, insulating it for winter and replacing shelving. The last of my tomatoes will be made into chutney later.

“I’m old enough to remember when mainstream British politicians, who should know better, stirred up racial hatred as a path to power. You’re old enough to remember too because it was last Tuesday. And it was Robert Jenrick” Cathartic anger at flag-flying racism. www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...

Fabulous Farmland Flowers! This newly listed small painting is included in my October Deal. Buy this- or any other original painting or print- and you can claim a FREE 6 pack of cards. Online and in Crown Studio Gallery. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/products/far... #Northumberland #farming

Beautiful Bamburgh! This small painting of Bamburgh Castle With Ragwort Flowers, is now good to go and part of my "October Deal." Buy any print or original painting online or in the gallery and you'll also get a 6 pack of cards FREE! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/products/bam... #Northumberland

This newly listed small painting of The Cheviots is included in my October Deal. Buy this- or any other original painting or print- and you can claim a FREE 6 pack of cards. Online and in Crown Studio Gallery. crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com/products/the...

I'm framing up three new small square paintings today- all of which will be included in this early bird deal!!

Today's painting of the day is Bamburgh Castle with Ragwort Flowers.

Hey all you early bird shoppers- for the rest of October ONLY - buy any print OR original painting in my online shop or Gallery and I'll throw in a FREE 6 pack of cards. (You can specify which pack you want in the NOTES section at the check out). Happy shopping! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com

Hey all you early bird shoppers- for the rest of October ONLY - buy any print OR original painting in my online shop or Gallery and I'll throw in a FREE 6 pack of cards. (You can specify which pack you want in the NOTES section at the check out). Happy shopping! crownstudiogallery.myshopify.com