About Ann Palmer
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Education
2007 - 2010
Kent Adult Education
1964 - 1969
Edinburgh Medical School
Awards
2021
Third prize at the Rochester and West Kent Art Society
2017
Prize at Pintar Rapido plein air painting in London
2015
Joy Short cup for Best in Show
1992
Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health
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Event: Under the Rainbow
Dates: 9 Aug 2022 - 12 Sep 2022
This is a large group exhibition with 75 artists. Ann will be taking part for the third time, she is bringing oil paintings, cards and prints. Open from 11am until 8pm daily (5pm on Sundays)
Event: Medway Open Studios
Dates: 2 Jul 2022 - 10 Jul 2022
Ann's studio in the Garden in Rochester will be open to the public from Saturday 2nd July until Sunday 10th July, 11am till 5pm
Everyone welcome; see where Ann works, oil paintings and prints for sale, also cards.
Contact Ann for details.
Event: Under the Rainbow
Dates: 1 Mar 2022 - 4 Apr 2022
A large group exhibition in a shop opposite John Lewis the lovely shopping centre at Bluewater. I have a wall of paintings including oils, prints, cards and mugs.
Event: Solo Exhibition
Dates: 11 Aug 2021 - 23 Aug 2021
Exhibition of seascapes many inspired by the shoreline around Whitstable
Paintings, prints and cards for sale
Event: The Sound of the Waves
Dates: 22 Oct 2020 - 4 Nov 2020
A collection of Seascapes in Oils inspired by the shoreline, sea and skies around Kent and Cornwall. The series depicts the beaches of Whitstable on the north coast of Kent and in Cornwall, at various times of day and year, state of the tide and weathers inspired by Ann’s experience painting on the beach.
Event: Guest Wall
Dates: 19 Jun 2020 - 31 Jul 2020
Ann is a regular exhibitor at this pretty gallery in Margate’s old town.
This exhibition provides the opportunity for some larger works. Worth visiting this gallery is a stones throw from the Turner Contemporary
Due to Corona Virus the Gallery is closed; new dates will be posted asap
Event: Two Oil Paintings and some Drawings
Dates: 2 Mar 2020 - 3 Mar 2020
Two statements seascape paintings were displayed in this elegant gallery along with a number of pen and ink or pen and wask drawings both local and from across europe,
Event: Shoreline
Dates: 13 Nov 2019 - 28 Nov 2019
I shall be exhibiting my recent Shoreline paintings in this lovely Gallery where I also have a Studio so come and see both!
Event: East Sussex Art Fair
Dates: 11 Oct 2019 - 13 Oct 2019
Fantastic Art Fair. My work has been on display at Stand 37 all weekend.
Event: The Smell of the Sea
Dates: 25 Sep 2019 - 8 Oct 2019
An exhibition of seascapes inspired by plein air painting, sketching, photographs and generally mooching along by the water
Event: Seascapes
Dates: 28 Aug 2019 - 4 Sep 2019
Ann paints the sea at all states of tide and weather, commonly around Kent or Cornwall. Ann’s work is loose, expressionistic and distinctive, people love the colours
Event: Open Exhibition
Dates: 9 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2019
I am excited to be one of six artists exhibiting in the special Gallery in South London. Please contact me or the Gallery if you are interested in attending the Private View, otherwise please come along at normal opening hours.
Event: South East Open Studios
Dates: 7 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2019
Ann will be opening her home for you to glimpse how she works, from stretching and preparing the canvases, the under painting and using the palette knife to develop and complete the painting. Ready to hang paintings available at studio prices, also greetings cards and some prints made from Ann's pen and ink sketches. Go to the SEOS.org web site for more information
Event: Landscape Exhibition
Dates: 28 May 2019 - 10 Jun 2019
An exhibition of sea and skyscapes in oil on canvas sizes 16x16" to 30x30"
Event: London Love Art
Dates: 7 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2019
An International Art Events show in this prestigious gallery on Kings Road. Private View on Friday 8th March 7-9pm
Event: Talented Art Fair
Dates: 1 Mar 2019 - 3 Mar 2019
I am delighted to be exhibiting at this prestigious Art Fair in east London.
Come and see my latest oil paintings - seascapes using my palette knife technique inspired by the coasts of Cornwall and Kent.
Contact me if you would like an invitation to the Private View on Friday 1st 6-9pm.
Open Sat and Sun from 12noon to 6.30pm
Event: Art Exhibition Weekend showing the work of the top 100 artists.
Dates: 9 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2019
Delighted to have been invited to exhibit in this exciting exhibition
Event: 100 Artists
Dates: 9 Feb 2019 - 28 Feb 2019
I am delighted to be included in Karl Sproat's 100 Artists.
He will be publishing a book with us all included, to be available at the Exhibition. Great if oyu can make it.
Open 12 noon till 5pm Saturday and Sunday, the exhibition will no doubt continue until the end of the month.
Event: Gallery Artists
Dates: 11 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019
I am delighted to say I am now exhibiting regularly in this lovely gallery. I have been selected as one of Karl Sproat's top 100 artists and will be exhibiting a new selection of paintings each month
Event: Art on the Beach
Dates: 1 Aug 2018 - 14 Aug 2018
Solo Exhibition - Oil paintings inspired by the atmosphere and the moods of the sea and sky, where the fluidity of the water meets shifting shores above the water and distant hills
Event: Singing Skies and Dancing Waters
Dates: 22 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2018
Ann Palmer Solo Exhibition of Oil Paintings.
This will be an exciting exhibition of my work over the past year including seascapes, river scenes and vineyards landscapes. I also hope to include some large pieces I am working on as a series from Whitstable Bay.
Event: A Breath of Fresh Sea Air
Dates: 27 Sep 2017 - 3 Oct 2017
Oil paintings, sketches, prints and cards showing local scenes painted by Ann Palmer who takes her inspiration from the land, sky and sea invigorated by the changing moods of the Kent weather.
Event: Sea and Vines
Dates: 26 Apr 2017 - 2 May 2017
Ann Palmer solo exhibition.
Details to follow likely to include about 40 oil paintings many not previously exhibited
Event: A Sense of Place
Dates: 12 Oct 2016 - 18 Oct 2016
A collection of oil painting and urban sketches which together show my landscape view and close up detail of place
Event: What If...? Pop Up Gallery
Dates: 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2016
I have some paintings in this lovely new exhibition which runs until the end of April 2016. I shall be in the Gallery on Friday 8th and Monday 25th do come and meet me!
Event: Sutton Valence Rotary Club
Dates: 19 Mar 2016 - 20 Mar 2016
I shall have 6 artworks and 4 prints in the large and interesting exhibition
Event: Land, Sea and Sky - solo exhibition
Dates: 17 Feb 2016 - 1 Mar 2016
Solo Exhibition of my recent works showing landscapes from Kent and France; This exhibition has been extended for a second week. Ann Palmer is a landscape painter based in Rochester; she works ‘en plein air’ in Kent and in the Loire Valley in France. Ann works quickly using both brushwork and palette knife, resulting in a freshness which is impressionistic yet creates a clarity of subject and defines the mood of the day. This is a solo exhibition of recent works from both locations - there are 60 paintings on display. Everyone is welcome, no tickets required.
Event: Rochester and West Kent Art Society Autumn Exhibition 2015
Dates: 30 Oct 2015 - 5 Nov 2015
I shall be participating in this group exhibition - I am Chairman of the Society
Event: Parallax Art Fair
Dates: 23 Oct 2015 - 25 Oct 2015
I shall have a stand at this prestigious Art Fair with my latest paintings, prints and cards. This is a great opportunity to come and meet me and to see my work!
Event: Exhibition of my paintings
Dates: 31 Aug 2015 - 11 Sep 2015
This is a solo exhibition jointly held with another artist - come and see my latest work - PV to be anounced
Event: Pop Up shop in Bluewater
Dates: 14 Aug 2015 - 26 Sep 2015
I am exhibiting for the rest of August and September with What If....? Gallery of Dartford at their Pop-Up shop in Bluewater - find us next to House of Fraser
Event: Gardens
Dates: 31 Jul 2015 - 15 Aug 2015
I am exhibiting my Chateaux paintings in this exhibition
Event: Elements Part 2
Dates: 21 Jul 2015 - 26 Jul 2015
Elements Part 2 is an exhibition of selected artists working in a
variety of media and scale concerned with the elements of wind, fire,
water and alchemy; the universe in part or whole, reflected, transformed
and depicted. As above, so below weaves narratives into the two level
framework of things; disturbance v tranquility, surface v depth,
division v the whole - an exciting and diverse range of artworks.
Ann will be exhibiting several works along with a number of other artists selected by Gabriel Fine Art, also on Wednesday 22nd 7pm onwards I shall be drawing the musicians. The exhibtion is open from 9am to 10pm Tuesday util Satirday
Event: Elements
Dates: 5 Jun 2015 - 20 Jun 2015
I shall be exhibiting my plein air landscape paintings in a group of artists in this lovely venue opposite St Thmas' Hospital, London; Private View 5th June
Event: The Sky's the Limit - Solo Exhibition
Dates: 6 Mar 2015 - 12 Mar 2015
This will be my third solo exhibition and the first for 2 years. There will be lots of new work - do come along!
Event: Parallax Art Fair
Dates: 28 Feb 2015 - 1 Mar 2015
I will be participating in this exciting art Fair on 28th Feb and 1st March exhibiting a selection of my new plein air works oil on MDF; I will have some prints and cards with me as well. Looking forward to meeting you!
Event: Rochester and West Kent Art Society Christmas Exhibtion
Dates: 31 Oct 2014 - 19 Dec 2014
I shall be showing three new works in this local exhibition to be found in hte cafe on the first floor above the library in hte centre of Rochester
Event: Open Exhibition
Dates: 22 Aug 2014 - 25 Aug 2014
This is an annual charity event in which I shall be exhibiting 3 oil paintings
Event: Hesketh Hubbard Exhibtion
Dates: 23 Jun 2014 - 28 Jun 2014
I am a member of the Hesketh Hubbard Art Society based at the Mall Galleries, we draw and paint from life models, meeting weekly. My portrait of Fola was accepted for this exhibition this year
Event: Open Exhibition
Dates: 17 Jun 2014 - 9 Jul 2014
An Open Exhibition in which I exhibited 3 oil paintings
Event: Rochester and West Kent Art Society Summer Exhibtion
Dates: 2 Jun 2014 - 28 Jun 2014
An exhibition of members paintings, Ann exhibited 4 paintings
Event: Rochester and West Kent Art Society Spring Exhibition
Dates: 14 Mar 2014 - 20 Mar 2014
Art Society exhibition 15 artists and 63 works; Ann submitted and exhibited 8 pieces
Event: Ann's Work in Oils
Dates: 15 Mar 2013 - 21 Mar 2013
An exhibition of Ann's new work using oils
Event: Historical Perspectives
Dates: 15 Jul 2011 - 21 Jul 2011
Historical Perspectives presents work made over the past year using line, colour and tone, stemming from Ann’s travels in Europe and the local area.
Biography
Ann is a retired public health doctor and as an artist is largely self-taught. She developed her reputation as a plein air painter; working out of a beach hut in Whitstable and in the vineyards of the Loire Valley. Ann has been painting in Whitstable for several years, standing on the pebbly beach watching the tide ebb and flow, the morning mist across the Swale (the water which separates the Isle of Sheppey from the mainland), the light on the horizon, the clouds coming in from the west over London, and the light out to sea to the north and east. The low tide exposes sandbanks, pebbles, seafood for the gulls to seek.
Ann now has a studio at Nucleus Arts in Rochester High Street (UK) with whom she exhibits; she also paints in her home garden studio and in her Attic Studio she prepares canvases and framing. Ann is working on a series of shoreline, sea and skyscape paintings using her memories and imagination, her plein air paintings, sketches and photos from around the coasts of Kent, Cornwall and Normandy for inspiration. Ann begins with a thin coat of oil paint building on this using brush and then palette knife.
Ann paints in oils, usually on canvas prepared herself with
acrylic gesso. Usually
she then coats the canvas with turpsy red, often Indian Red, sometimes Burnt
Siena or Yellow Ochre. When this is dry she lays out the scene with a thin coat of oil paints. She
then builds on this, firstly using a brush. Once the initial
paint has been laid, Ann uses the palette knife to create thicker brightly
coloured more textured works.
The extent to which the painting is built with more impasto depends on the scene and mood. Ann’s style is impressionistic, representative tending towards some abstraction and expressionism. Ann usually paints listening to classical music! She paints from memory, inspiration, from sketches and paintings and her own photographs. Ann’s paintings depict beaches at various times of day and year, state of the tide and weathers. Ann’s paintings can be found in The Eclectic Art Gallery in Margate.
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