“DARKNESS IS THE SHADOW OF THE LIGHT”
“There is light in darkness even in the most darkest of places and darkness in the lightest of places. Take the darkness and hold it close as when you find your way to the light you will have courage within you that you never knew existed. We have darkness just as we have light as […]
The Scarlet Poppy
I love poppies along with much of the population and this year has been amazing for these stunning flowers that generally appear in June. This year they were early and are still persisting on disturbed ground including road verges. Around Peterborough there have been a number of whole fields full of nothing but poppies as […]
Contemporary Paintings that commemorate Significant Events from WWI
I have created an initial series of 3 paintings, commemorating significant moments of World War 1, during 1914: the First Battle of Mons on 23rd August 1914 is entitled ‘And They Faced Each Other’; the retreat at Le Cateau on 26th August 1914 is entitled ‘And They Waited’; and the Christmas Truce on 25th December […]
“THE FLOWERS OF BARNSDALE GARDENS” An original painting by artist Charron Pugsley-Hill
Having enjoyed watching Gardeners World from a time even before I had my own garden I just had to paint the flowers of Barnsdale when I became an artist and had the confidence to do so. I remember sitting on the sofa with my mother so many years ago discussing the beauty of the flowers […]
Whats in your Studio? The studio of Artist Charron Pugsley-Hill
For an artist the space in which you create your magic is hugely important and personal. Each artist has their own equipment and special items that are unique to them and their work. Ask any artist and you will find they are pretty precious about this space where ever it may be. A separate bespoke […]
Video-”THE OWL AT THORPE WOOD” and “THE PINK HARE” Original paintings by Charron Pugsley-Hill
This video tells a bit of the story behind the painting of these two popular images: I would really appreciate any comments that you have as I am trying out videos as a way to explain what I do and why I do it! I am also very excited to be doing my first professional […]