Well, the good news just keeps on coming! Serena has been accepted to exhibit at the 20th Anniversary of Art in the Pen in beautiful Skipton this year.
We will bring you lots more information over the coming weeks but pop the date in your diaries, as it’s a fantastic weekend for art lovers: 15th and 16th August 2026.
Plans are already afoot for how we can build our gallery home from home this year… it really is a blank canvas!
Our recent trip to the Fusion Art Fair at the stunning Chester Racecourse proved to be a highly successful and rewarding experience. Marking the event’s debut in the beautiful city of Chester, the fair was exceptionally well organised and showcased the work of over 60 artists across a diverse range of media.
While Saturday was relatively quiet—no doubt influenced by the unusually fine weather—Sunday saw a significant increase in attendance. This resulted in strong sales and provided valuable opportunities to engage with both prospective buyers and art enthusiasts.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Joanne and her outstanding team for their professionalism and meticulous organisation. Their efforts ensured a seamless and enjoyable event for exhibitors and visitors alike. We would be delighted to participate in future events organised by Fusion.
Our next stop is Teddington, London, where we will be exhibiting at the Landmark Spring Art Fair from 15th to 17th May. We look forward to welcoming you there.
Well it didn’t take much for Storm Dave to claim his first victim at the Tithebarn Workshops, right outside our gallery at SerenArts. Luckily it fell away from windows and left the wall intact, so no harm done.
We’re all busy down here with lots of people coming down during the Easter break. So why not come along for a stroll around the beautiful Barton Farm Country Park? Then, finish up for coffee and a spot of retail therapy at our open studios.
In between painting some much larger pieces for her upcoming art fairs, Serena has been busy creating a selection of beautiful 4″ x 4″ framed oils for the gallery…
All these miniature works of art are available at SerenArts Gallery now and priced at just £55 each they won’t be on their easels very long!
Why not pop down to the Tithebarn Workshops during the Easter holidays and have a browse?
Yes you read that right!… Free Pizza at the Tithebarn Workshops courtesy of Dough Trail. Make sure you get down nice and early to avoid disappointment as it will only be while stocks last.
Walking along the canal this morning on this beautiful sunny day I noticed the first signs that Easter is on the way… the holiday boats are coming back! Good news for the local businesses as visitor numbers increase and also good news for the wildlife…
Ideal fishing spot from this Oxfordshire Narrowboat for this young heron!
We are off to Teddington in London this May 15th to 17th, for the Landmark Spring Art Fair 2026. Serena will be exhibiting on Stand number 34 and we’re really looking forward to meeting new people and showing all her latest works at this established art fair.
Pop the dates in your diary and we would love to see you there.
The venue is the beautiful Landmark Arts Centre, situated in Teddington, right on the banks of the Thames. The spring edition brings together independent artists presenting fresh, original work across painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media and graphic art. Typically priced between £100 and £1,000, all work is sold directly by the artists, offering a rare opportunity to meet the makers and learn more about their practice.
Just a quick reminder the save the date for this years inaugural Fusion Art Fair at Chester Racecourse.
We hope to see you all there and please come and visit Serena on Stand G1 from 24th to 26th April 2026.
We have just produced a promotional leaflet to advertise Serena’s portraits and commissions. Demand has been on the rise so this gives prospective clients a bit more information about the process. There is currently a bit of a waiting list, but Serena would be pleased to discuss your requirements, so please contact us any time.
The above image offers a little glimpse at part of the painting process for Serena’s pet portraits. Like with all her figurative work she prefers to start with the eyes as they bring the whole portrait to life. It’s only then that Serena moves on to the furry bit!
It is now less than 100 days to go before the opening night of the inaugural Fusion Art Fair Chester, taking place at the historic Chester Racecourse. Opening night is on Friday 24th April and tickets will be available shortly from the Fusion website.
Serena is busy painting her latest collection of pieces to take with us and we can’t wait to head up north and share them with the art lovers and collectors of Chester.
If you would like to know how Serena is getting on you can catch up with what’s happening on Instagram or YouTube.
