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Maggie Tanner
illustrator in pastels
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Maggie Tanner
Dec 11
White Rose
The weather is dull and wet so I’ve been working on something that reminds of spring and summer! No sooner finished than sold straight...
Maggie Tanner
Nov 29
Pop-Up Exhibition
Last weekend I had the pleasure of exhibiting at the Art & Artisan Christmas Fair at West Horsley Place with the lovely Guildford Art...
Maggie Tanner
Nov 12
Horse Eye
I’ve been working on a new image, focusing on points of the animal where emotions are felt . I hope I’ve captured this!
Maggie Tanner
Nov 8
Busy busy …New Exhibition!
Guildford Art Society Stand West Horsley Place 22nd Nov -24th Nov Two of my original pieces and many mounted prints of my original work...
Maggie Tanner
Nov 1
Sketches
Life is busy at the moment as I’ve started a new job, so getting to the board has been challenging! But it’s good to sketch when you can,...
Maggie Tanner
Oct 19
New Forest, New Job
This is a close up eye shot of New Forest pony, focusing on capturing a soulful feel. I also started a new job with young Adults with...
Maggie Tanner
Oct 17
Flamingo
New pastel drawing from a photo taken by Dogsbodyphotography at Birdworld. Prints and cards of this flamaingo are to follow soon - please...
Maggie Tanner
Sep 21
Rhino
This is little Rhino, a beautiful young Pomeranian, no longer with us. His owner cried after receiving this picture and said that it...
Maggie Tanner
Sep 9
Rhino
New stages of pastel portrait ready to exhibit, original photo by Dogsbody Photography.
Maggie Tanner
Aug 31
September Pop-Up Exhibition
POP UP! Holy Trinity Church Guildford. 14 September 9.30-6pm Original pastel and prints of my work on sale. Dare I say it ….. Christmas...
Maggie Tanner
Aug 24
Guildford Art Society Exhibition ends soon!
The Guildford Art Society Summer Exhibition is in full swing but ends soon! My work is on display and for sale, both originals and...
Maggie Tanner
Aug 18
Guildford Art Society Summer Show
Following on from the success of my first display with the Guildford Art Society at their pop-up show, I will now be taking parting part...
Maggie Tanner
Aug 18
Orange Rose
It’s good to change and push oneself to do different images of nature.
Maggie Tanner
Aug 8
Not face on!
Something different to my usual face on approach!
Maggie Tanner
Jul 30
Horse Portrait
Thank you to Tracy Habgood who has given me great photography to work from many times.
Maggie Tanner
Jul 30
Portrait goes mobile!
Further to the blog on Gracie’s portrait, I’ve been informed that the owners are so in love with the artwork that they have had it...
Maggie Tanner
Jul 19
Robin
Having watched a young robin being so brave around people at Chiswick Gardens Happy Place Festival, I felt inspired to draw him!
Maggie Tanner
Jul 16
Gracie
This is Gracie, a recent commission of a very special family dog, sadly no longer with us. Feedback from the recipient: "I've now got...
Maggie Tanner
Jun 27
Exhibition Debrief
So my experience of the GAS Pop Up and the SAOS art group exhibition was warm, friendly and gave great exposure. Feedback was also very...
Maggie Tanner
Jun 19
Anasaphilia
My picture 'Anasaphilia' is now available as a fine art giclee print. Please contact me for details.
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