I’m excitedly preparing my submissions for our SWA Exhibition this year. It’s back at London’s Mall Galleries this June and you can submit artworks until 8 March. What a fantastic illustration on our poster below by @paulamitchellart  ..read more

This time we will be opening a new sketchbook for 2024 together! Fill the first few pages with ideas and then complete a larger line and wash over the luxury of two days tuition with meals and materials all covered ..read more

Several years ago I worked from a studio in a sweet Regency shop in Widcombe Parade, Bath. This Christmas I am happy to return to Widcombe for its Christmas Market. (Details below). Those who have been before know this event is full of festive cheer with choirs and properly Christmassy gifts. Pop down and hear ..read more

As we move into Autumn it’s hard to imagine when our gardens burst back into life after the winter. Make a date now to celebrate May’s vibrant colours in this new, experimental watercolour retreat at Packhorse Bath. Splash paint, layer washes and inject juicy tubed pigment as we try out all sorts of techniques in ..read more

Also, back by popular demand, a second line and wash masterclass is taking place in 4-5 April. Bookings live on the workshops page ..read more

I am so excited to announce that my solo exhibition opens Thursday 3 October at 5pm at Packhorse Bath, South Stoke, Bath BA2 7DU.
Held only once every two years, this show presents a gallery of my latest works. They mark the passage of time – through ancient windswept groves, lone individual trees and quiet places ..read more

Home on the canal – a plein air continuous line study with wash added back at the studio. I’ve just got back from taking a group plein air painting along Bath’s canal. It’s inspired me to add a coloured wash to an ink drawing from last year’s workshop. Thankfully good weather for both ..read more

I am delighted that my second article in the ‘Light fantastic’ series is out now in August’s edition of The Artist Magazine, featuring Coniston Fells in the Lake District ..read more

I am excited that the first in my series of five exclusive articles for The Artist Magazine is out now. My ‘River of gold’ painting project features first, in July’s publication of the magazine (just look for the flamingo on the cover below!) Titled “The light fantastic” the series will continue through to November with five step-by-step painting projects for you to explore the British landscape in flowing, wet-in-wet colour ..read more

Three watery dates have been added to my programme of in-person Bath Watercolour Workshops. Whether it’s a serene lakeside scene, an ancient millstream arched over by a tumble-down stone bridge (in line and wash) or a mysterious foggy coastline from the imagination, there’s something for everyone. Of course watercolour is just the best medium for watery subjects! Now booking on the workshop page: https://catherinebeale.com/bath-watercolour-workshops-2 ..read more