This time next week I’ll be taking part alongside 19 other artists in the first heat of @southendportraitartist2023 @twentyone_southend gallery. Audience members are welcome to watch and footage will be shown on the Big Screen @focalpointgallery 🫣🙈 Posted @withregram • @leigharttrail Repost @andydownesart So Southend Here we go with just over a week till the start. . Super excited to announce to you all the fantastic 20 contestants for the... . ...Southend Portrait Artist competition 2023. . So help spread the word about what promises to be a very exciting competition indeed Four heats of five artists that have 4 hours creating infront of a live sitter. 7th May 14th May 21st May 11th June With the final on the 17th Sponsored by . @leigharttrail @twentyone_southend @focalpointgallery @metalsouthend Lawrence Matthews Art Shop @thelittleknownstudio So get behind your favourite local artist, give them all the support and help us spread the word. More details to follow in the days to come Yes Southend (and SS district) show us what you got. Please like, comment and share the life out of this. I will be posting on insta & facebook page as we go along if you wish to follow. Loving this artlife! Here's to the fantastic artists #leigharttrail #metalsouthend #focalpoint #twentyonesouthend #portrait #portraitartist #southend #southendcity #acrylicportrait #oilportrait #portraitartistoftheyear #southendportraitoftheyear #pastelportrait #pencilportraits #mixedmediaportrait #leigharttrail #essexartist #essexartists (at Twenty One Southend) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrqMCGLIJvU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

a.i.feel 7.0, 2023 oil on cradled panel 50 x 50cm . . . . . #oilpaint #ontheeasel #painting #turnupcreatives #beautifulbizarre #womenpaintingwomen #contemporarypainting #oilpainting #newartist #fineart #visualart #contemporaryportrait #portrait #painting #emergingartist #contemporaryart (at England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/Crc_k1eI0HJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Registration for the course I’m teaching on ‘Paint Your Heart and Soul’ is back OPEN!!! By joining now students will get an unlimited access to the first 12 lessons PLUS 40 more until the end of the year. Students can jump right in and complete the lessons at their own pace, no pressure! Use the link in my bio to take a look ☝️ Other teachers include artists such as @zrybacki @rossoartist @katehigginsart and many more pictured. The main focus is, but is not limited to, painting portraits in different styles and mediums. A variety of art techniques and subjects will be covered in the course, with at least 50 video lessons from more than 30 amazing artists. You will not only learn, but also will be encouraged to share your progress and interact with instructors and students in a closed FB group, or/and through a special hashtag on Instagram. The mission is not only to offer great quality lessons for an affordable price, but also to provide a safe and supporting community and keep motivation up. Many of our students from previous years describe Paint Your heart and Soul as a turning point, where “everything finally clicked” and “I can’t stop painting”. This course is great for everyone who is looking to learn, explore, get inspired and find your own style or to add on to it! Beginners are welcome! Link to register is in bio 👆 . . . . . #learntopaint #portraits #paintportraits #contemporaryportrait #oilpainting #dailyillustration #paintingcourse #paintyourheartandsoul2023 #paintyourheartandsoul #pyhas2023 #instadraw (at Online) https://www.instagram.com/p/CradVelI3Sw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This Bank Holiday Monday in Old Leigh… @oldleighartistsmarket will be back on Strand Wharf. There will be artists working live on the day and food and refreshments available. 👉Monday 1st May 2023 Strand Wharf, Old Leigh Essex . . . . . #leighonsea #leighonseaessex #essexartist #artfairuk #artfair #figuartiveart #oilpainting #paintingforsale #localartists #oldleigh #artforsale #oldleighartistsmarket #portraitpainting #leigh #southend #maybankholiday (at Old Leigh) https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQQmQMoxE4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A portrait of my Mum Oil on canvas board 40 x 50 cm (Should have posted this on Mother’s Day really 🙄 only a month late - sorry mum!) Swipe for close up shots. . . . . #caneyo #100heads #100headschallenge #portraitpainting #victoriasills #paintanyway #victoriasillsartwork #mother #mothersinart #oilpaint #mum #contemporarypainting #contemporaryportrait #oilpainting #ontheeasel #painting #portraitpainting (at England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqn6vbUoTId/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Great session led by @lhtrevail at @theotherma playing with the #microbit learnt how to create a program to activate led patterns and sounds by moving the micro:bit in different ways. Excited to incorporate this into my practice somehow. . . . . #bbcmicrobit @microbit_edu #arttech #techart #javascript #toma #alternativeartschool #art #contemporaryart #instatech #arttechnology #essexartist (at The Old Waterworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqcs0kToaG6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

On the easel today… Swipe for process and closeups 👉 Thanks to @alf_sims for the reference shot. 📸 . . . . #caneyo #100heads #100headschallenge #portraitpainting #victoriasills #victoriasillsartwork #johnsingersargent #neac #contemporarypainting #contemporaryportrait #painting #portraitpainting (at Essex, England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVzWbZoE0j/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Feeling hugely grateful to everyone that came to the launch @70thebroadway last night 🙏 Really appreciate your support and so lovely to celebrate with you all in real life after the last few years of Covid lockdowns etc. Thank you x . . . . #launchevent #galleryopening #leighonsea #essex #essexartist #ukartist #victoriasills #portraitpainting #painting #artist #gallery #art #kunst (at 70 the broadway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqINmWEDnvw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m really excited that two of my portraits - Emily and Danny - have been preselected for the @newenglishart Club @mallgalleries Fingers crossed 🤞 for the final round! Thanks to the @cane.yo community @emilymackart & @dannio.g for the reference shots. 📸 . . . . #caneyo #100heads #100headschallenge #portraitpainting #victoriasills #victoriasillsartwork #newenglishartclub #neac #contemporarypainting #contemporaryportrait #painting #portraitpainting (at Mall Galleries) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqA8TOAowCS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

¡LAUNCH EVENT! 🥂 @70thebroadway gallery to celebrate becoming a new member of the 70collective. Wednesday 22nd March 7-9pm 70 Broadway Leigh-on-Sea SS9 1AE All are welcome 🙏 A chance to meet and chat with all 5 collective members: @elbell.painter @brave_arts @designedbyhelle @art_of_adventure_artwork @victoriasills #launchparty #launchevent #meettheartists #leigharttrail @leigharttrail #gallery #leighonsea #localartist #localart #art #artistsoninstagram #70collective #oilpainting #southendartist #essexartist #contemporaryportrait #portraitpainting (at 70 the broadway) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpx5DhIrWGD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Excited to be selected for this online @artcanorg exhibition entitled ‘The Power of Pencil’ curated by @cath_stocker_art I have two drawings for sale in the exhibition John Malkovich and Politician both of which are for sale and are under £100 20 March – 22 April 2023 ‘ArtCan’s new virtual exhibition is an invitation for artists to re-discover the joy of drawing. This exhibition showcases 45 artists and 103 pieces of original art – it does not focus on draughtsmanship, rather it seeks to explore diverse thought perspectives coming to life using pencil, hence, ‘The Power of Pencil’.’ Private View: 21st March from 6pm GMT with music by Cara Tivey You can register for the online private view using this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-power-of-pencil-virtual-exhibition-private-view-tickets-557766172637 . . . . . #thepowerofpencil #johnmalkovich #politician #artexhibition #contemporarydrawing #drawing #graphite #instadraw (at Online Event) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvPN_mIvCU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tomorrow Saturday 11th March I’ll be in the @70thebroadway gallery from 10am - 5pm so pop in and say hi 👋 This week I’ll be bringing in a few prints and framed works as well as a large floral painting. You can also see other works by the 70collective members: @elbell.painter @brave_arts @designedbyhelle @art_of_adventure_artwork #70thebroadway #gallery #openstudio #leigharttrail #whatsonessex #leighonsea #localartist #localart #art #paintersofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #70collective #oilpainting #instart #contemporaryportrait #meettheartist #meetthemaker #meettheartist2023 (at 70 the broadway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpmwAZYIK85/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some drawings of Laurence @llewelynbowen - did anyone else see that scary cane? 📸 @artistoftheyear @storyvaultfilms . . . . . #portraitartistoftheyear #sketchbookdrawing #instadraw #paoty #stripes #observationaldrawing #laurencellewelynbowen #contemporaryportrait #drawing #illustrationdaily #contemporarydrawing (at Essex, England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cphizxcou1F/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Afternoon visit to @studiovoltairelondon with @theotherma Maggie led the visit 🙏 and artist @willpham_ gave us a talk about the current show ‘C’est La Vie’ by @the_dead_supreme - Scott Covert, followed by a quick look at Will’s studio space and current paintings. The current shop exhibition space also had the beautiful work of @francelisemcg with various pieces of work by other artists for sale in the @houseofvoltaire . . . . . #studiovoltaire #londonstudio #contemporaryart #houseofvoltaire #francelisemcgurn #artiststudios #nonprofitorganization #alternativeartschool #cestlavie (at Studio Voltaire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpe6HkXovzR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Fantastic trip to @hayward.gallery courtesy of @theotherma 🙏 to see the #mikenelson ‘Extinction Beckons’ exhibition. With an interesting talk with curator Yung Ma beforehand. Notice the slightly disturbing door handle in the 9th pic… . . . . . #haywardgallery #mikenelson #immersiveart #schooltrip #conceptualart #contemporaryart #immersiveinstallation #extinctionbeckons #alternativeartschool (at Hayward Gallery at Southbank Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpcZ8Gro_SK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

a.i.feel 1.0, 2023 oil on cradled panel 50 x 50cm . . . . . @delphiangallery #delphianopencall #turnupcreatives #beautifulbizarre #womenpaintingwomen #contemporarypainting #oilpainting #newartist #fineart #visualart #contemporaryportrait #portrait #painting #emergingartist #contemporaryart (at Essex, England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpXQNp6oq4f/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

a.i.feel 4.0, 2023 oil on cradled panel 50 x 50cm Victoria Sills is an artist and graduate of the University of Brighton (1999) and The Other MA (2020). Victoria works across multiple disciplines, primarily with paint, print & drawing using traditional methods to explore contemporary subjects such as mental health in an ever-increasing technological world. Although the work can appear minimal, there is a sense of strong emotion to it, often trying to capture the character and essence of the subject with a series of expressive marks and a limited palette within a confined space. Selected group exhibitions include The Royal Institute of Oil Painters 2022 show, Murmurations (TOMA), Big Screen and Relay projects (Focal Point Gallery) and The Essex Open and she has had her work shortlisted for the Royal Academy Summer Show. Victoria’s work has appeared in publications such as Elle Decoration, A5 Magazine and Trawler. She is an ongoing member of the TOMA (The Other MA) Associate Programme and teaches an online painting course. . . . . . @delphiangallery #delphianopencall #turnupcreatives #beautifulbizarre #womenpaintingwomen #contemporarypainting #oilpainting #newartist #fineart #visualart #contemporaryportrait #portrait #painting #emergingartist #contemporaryart (at Essex, England, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpUnsSyIJ-v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=