Here is a sneaky look at my paintings for 1960’s and 1940’s

​I am delighted to continue to share some behind-the-scenes insights into my journey of creating this series of still life paintings for my master’s project. It's been an absolute joy diving into the research and sourcing the elements that bring each piece to life.​
I continue to be fascinated by the different biscuits, tablecloths, and crockery that appear as I continue my research. The 1960s are vibrant and bold, and luckily due to their popularity I was able to source authentically patterned cloth.

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​I was so excited to find Wedgewood Pennine Tableware @‌camphillantiques, which is iconic of the 1960’s although I was not around to see this decade, I fondly remember seeing examples of this tableware as a child.

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​Now, onto the biscuits—the 1960’s featured melting moments and vanilla wafers as popular biscuit choices for enjoying with a cup of tea.

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​Once all the elements were gathered, I experimented with various setups before diving into the initial layers of the painting. It's been an exhilarating process and I am delighted to share the work in progress. ​

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​I'm thrilled to share a sneak peek of part of the finished 1960s painting with you.....

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​For the 1940s, my research led me back to Camp Hill Antique Centre and the collection of vintage tablecloths one of their delightful vendors has in stock. I was blessed to find this delightful floral patterned cloth.

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​​The 1940 crockery research lead to the almost ubiquitous English village hall crockery that I grew up with – Woods Berylware. I have many fond memories of this still in use in my local village hall throughout my youth. This pattern was trickier to source, but ebay came to the rescue. The marks on the base of this pottery are elegantly simple.
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​Gingernut Biscuits and Honey cookies were widely enjoyed in the 1940s. They take centre stage in this painting. I've included a detail section of the reference photo I used to give you a glimpse into my creative process.

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​After the first layer...

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As I progress with each piece, I find myself delighted by the 1940s tablecloth—I loved capturing this cloth in paint. From painting the intricate floral pattern to capturing the essence of the crockery and biscuits, every brushstroke builds the story of this era. A section of finished detail....
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Thank you for joining me on this artistic adventure.

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