2020-07-31 15:33
I've been working on the second, of what may turn out to be a series of paintings about where I live. 'The Barn' is a social club down the valley road in Marlow Bottom. You're al… Read More
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A blog featuring art work in progress from the studio of artist Bee Skelton; portraits, still-life, landscape, mixed media and abstract paintings.
2020-07-17 17:47
Happy Valley acrylic painting by Bee SkeltonStill in semi-Covid 19 Lockdown mode, and having comforted myself with paintings of holiday destinations, I've now returned closer to home for sub… Read More
2020-06-06 12:04
I've been having fun on a virtual holiday escaping lockdown again. This time I've been recalling time spent in Northumberland a few years ago. While there we sailed to the Farne… Read More
2020-04-28 10:44
Normally at this time of year I'd be planning a holiday. But with Covid19 lockdown that's sadly not possible. So instead I'm taking a virtual trip to one of my favorite seaside l… Read More
2020-04-27 12:15
BackgroundIn this third post in my arty escape from lockdown series, we get busy with paint on your chosen surface. Remember you only need a few colours and virtually any surface to pa… Read More
2020-04-25 10:42
Family Garden Party after LockdownNaturally it's people we miss most during the Lockdown. And I've found it helpful to concentrate on looking forward to happier times ahead. This… Read More
2020-04-25 09:34
I, like I guess many people are finding ways to best deal with the Covid19 Lockdown. For me it's making art. And through it, making connections with the people and places I love… Read More
2020-04-24 10:00
I, like I guess many people are finding ways to best deal with the Covid19 Lockdown. For me it's making art. And through it, making connections with the people and places I love… Read More
2018-06-03 10:27
But seriously, I think 'being an artist' was who I was always meant to be. At school I was pretty average at most things, apart from art. I hung out with the arty crowd and… Read More
2018-05-07 11:59
In common I suspect with many artists, I'm usually a pretty solitary person. We tend to work alone, and if like myself your work is marketed mainly on the internet, day to day contact… Read More
2018-04-03 16:42
'Something Afoot' mixed media Bee SkeltonI've been concentrating on making work rather than blogging about it for some time now. When I lived in Cyprus, blogging helped me sort out how… Read More
2017-10-02 11:38
So much work, in and out of the studio, since my last post almost a year ago! I won't dwell on how terrible I am at this social media malarky, you all know how bad I am ;) So I'll just… Read More
2016-10-08 15:07
Golden Hare - acrylic painting on gessoed board by Bee SkeltonHere in farming country it's not unusual to see rabbits and foxes along with the sheep, cows and horses. But whilst I know… Read More
2016-10-03 12:00
The Orange House oil painting 10x12 in on canvas board. I love the location of our home. It's situated on farmland in rural Warwickshire, England. So it was only a mat… Read More
2016-08-28 08:55
Walking the dogs every day I see so many scenes I'd love to paint. This shady gap through a hedge offered a good view of a wheatfield after harvest. Farm life moves on rapidly. S… Read More
2016-08-20 11:11
My youngest grandson and I walked over the fields to the canal with sketchbooks and drawing gear earlier this week. We've been having proper hot summer weather in England recently, so… Read More
2016-08-19 14:00
I do love painting outdoors. It's an art making experience like no other; a real challenge that's different every time, one I'm finding challenging and exhilarating. I got… Read More
2016-08-11 15:42
Storm Clouds Over Wheat Field 5x7in plein air oil painting on board, unframed.One look at those clouds put some urgency into the brushwork on this plein air landscape painting. With ev… Read More
2016-08-10 16:40
Summer Flower Garden - 5x7in plein air painting, acrylic on board.The weather was very kind to me when I set up my easel to paint this sunny flower border in the garden. The sunshine w… Read More
2016-08-09 11:56
I'm sorry I've been missing in action from this blog since almost the beginning of this year. Truth is commissioned paintings have taken over my studio life, and I've been fighting to… Read More
2016-01-30 08:20
Last Autumn I was invited to get involved in an art swap with a small group of other artists connected to the OCA (Open College of the Arts) It felt like a good opportunity to be in to… Read More
2016-01-29 21:24
Commissioned oil painting on canvas 80x100cmThe brief for this painting came right out of the blue, from the young lady featured, in this most romantic of portraits. She wanted the pai… Read More
2015-10-31 13:09
Mixed media painting by Bee SkeltonWe only saw one or two magpies in the garden when we first came to the house last year, but since then my husband has dangled several bird feeders from ev… Read More
2015-10-31 13:05
Well into the new year now and deep in winter weather here in middle England. The studio is too cold and I'm moving to the warmer kitchen table to work, which means I need to work smal… Read More
2015-10-31 13:04
A tiny portrait of a redhaired doll with stripy top, size 6.5 x 6.5cm (2.5 x 2.5in) square. Painted in acrylics on canvas, then adhered onto sturdy mount board with a loop to hang. Finished… Read More
2015-10-31 13:01
20 x 20 cms (8 x 8 ins approx). UnframedSold Back to painting birds this week. Softer more muted colouring than previously. Perhaps it's the frosty weather having an ef… Read More
2015-10-31 13:00
It's been a busy month for several reasons; I've been away from studio and home on family business. Even so I managed to squeeze in some painting including a portrait of a gorgeous dog… Read More
2015-10-31 12:52
Double portrait in Game of Thrones theme landscapeToday I thought it was about time I caught up a little on the blog to show just a few of the custom paintings I've worked on over recent wee… Read More
2015-10-31 12:51
Just a quick post with some exciting news from here at Studio Bee! Amazon.com have just launched a new platform exclusively selling Handmade items. Hallelujah! It's been in… Read More
2015-10-31 12:50
Dazzling custom dog portrait by Bee SkeltonA few weeks ago, I was initially astonished to receive a most unexpected commission for a custom pet portrait, in a style for which I'm not general… Read More
2015-10-31 12:48
Completed black poodle custom portrait.I received a commission to paint a poodle with a cute smiley expression as a gift for the clients father. It was a interesting project as the lit… Read More
2015-10-21 15:47
Good Food Good Friends - painting Bee SkeltonI've enjoyed every part of Italy visited so far; obvious tourist destinations like Pisa, Florence, Rome, Sienna, San Gimignano. But o… Read More
2015-10-20 12:48
MM3 I've been away from this blog for many months. In case you're wondering I've been far from idle as studying for a fine art degree has been pretty full on. So a nice gent… Read More
2015-10-20 12:45
Cat Nap - mixed media painting - 8 x 6.75 inchesThis little snoozy cat mixed media piece started as a watercolour painting that was going no where, but had some pleasing colours that I thoug… Read More
2015-10-20 12:43
MM6 Cat Coat of Many ColoursI love my three cats but still struggle with their complex personalities. One minute they're like furry angels, all snuggles and purrs. The next the b… Read More
2015-10-20 12:39
There are times when working with abstract ideas and techniques feels right for me. It's usually when real life is throwing up lemons, and it's my way of making lemonade. Product… Read More
2015-10-20 12:37
Big Sky 1It's difficult not to be impressed by the big skies and countryside outside my window here in middle England. Constantly changing, of course, with the time of day and atmosphe… Read More
2015-10-20 12:36
Autumn - looking over fields to lane.Looking across the fields the tree branches looked quite wintery now most of the foliage has blown off in the recent winds. In spite of that I foun… Read More
2015-10-20 12:33
GoldfinchMixed media painting of a goldfinch.Living way out in the countryside has lots of advantages. The one I love most is the way our garden and the surrounding fields attract so m… Read More
2015-10-20 12:32
Kittiwake seagullThis mixed media painting of a kittiwake sea gull was inspired by memories of happy seaside holidays.When the boys were little my absolute favourite place for summer holiday… Read More
2015-10-20 12:30
Woman in striped dressI recently acquired a collection of art work by Lilian Lancaster and want to challenge people of the internet to help me research more about her life and art. The… Read More
2015-10-20 12:29
Seascape sunset with boats at restI'd no idea where this painting was going when I started. I began with a mix of phthalo blue, cadmium yellow and white underpainting then added some e… Read More
2015-08-01 09:08
I don't want to believe my eyes! This morning I've been watching pictures on Twitter of the horrific slaughter of beautiful, innocent creatures. Fishermen chased 250 whales to sh… Read More
2015-03-31 12:39
My sweet SallyI just want to tell you about Sally, the sweetest, most loyal, lovable little dog, who we had to say a final good-bye to this month. We first saw her 13 years ago as a tiny, sk… Read More
2014-12-16 16:25
It's now too close to Christmas for me to accept any further painting commissions for delivery this year. However, I'll be emailing my 'Gift Voucher Certificates for custom paint… Read More
2014-10-28 17:18
Remembrance11 November 1914 - 11 November 2014: The 100 year anniversary is fast approaching. Today I remember my Uncle Fred who fought in World War I. He came home. … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I'm procrastinating... I know I am. I've completed my current course with the OCA and the resultant stack of work is in the studio waiting to be organised; mounted, labelled, collated… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Sisters & Brother - 11x14 oil on canvas - by Bee Skelton It really is too long since I updated the blog and even longer since I posted a sequence of 'work in progress' image… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Custom Wedding portrait - oil on canvas - by Bee SkeltonThis painting was commissioned by the daughter of this very happy bride and groom to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. I… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I've got the best job in the world! I get to do what I love all day long, and get to know very special people like you! You trust me to paint your loved-ones, and I'm delighte… Read More
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