David Hockney & Johann Zoffany at the RA Versus Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern

So many exciting exhibitions in London right now. I have seen Hockney twice and was completely impressed by his ipad work, so innovative and original. Zoffany, one of my favourite 18th century artists. To the non TV viewing audience of the 18th century, my interpretation of Zoffany is Downton Abbey versus Hogarth's East Enders, with Canaletto in between.

Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern immersed me and the viewers in a riot of colour and polka dots and takes me back in time to Andy Warhol and the Factory. I really enjoyed the visual feast of all three exhibitions and the complete contrast between them.

I will soon be doing some work again at Woburn Abbey in the Curators Dept and am currently working on commissions for corporate clients.

My new page in the Contact Illustrators design Annual is 156 and available to see in the 28th Edition, now out. I am in the process of designing more pieces for the 'Funky Botanical' range which continue to generate successful sales and interest, with the help of Andrew Garner of Visual Impact. A range of prints from the collection can be seen at Breathing Space Spa in Harpenden, Herts and on my website.

Summer Exhibition - Royal Academy

Pam here - have wanted to get to the summer exhibition but not seen it yet.

If you have seen the show, do let me know your thoughts and recommendations on any specific pieces?

I have been a little disappointed in recent years to see so many of the same RA's exhibiting pretty similar works from year to year, (Mary Feddon excluded - love her work) taking up valuable places that could be filled by new artists? Any suggestions how to get round that?

By the way, really like the Saatchi Gallery space and the way it is set out - the cafe/restaurant next door is quite good and well priced - some interesting exhibits.

Interested to hear any thoughts on art work generally and current exhibitions in London? - have also enjoyed the watercolour exhibition at the Tate Pimlico, have you seen the fantastic miniatures?

All the best - Pam

Artworks at Breathing Space Spa

What great weather, lets hope it lasts for the summer!

A newish e magazine called Harpendia, (www.harpendia.com) looking at all the local news and events has just come out with the 'Spring Edition' and it features the Breathing Space Spa and the Arworks I have produced for it. These have been painted with the Spa in mind, encouraging an atmosphere of calm and relaxation. Hope you like them - feed back is good, but be gentle!

Am working on a whole new project, with painted furniture which I am hoping to launch later in the year, will let you know how and when that is coming along.

Best wishes to all - Pam

Video of Artworks at Breathing Space Spa

A fantastic new video of a selection of artworks from each collection has been put together by Andrew Garner of Visual Impact! These works are shown against the exotic backgrounds of the health Spa, from the cafe to the treating rooms on the second floor. I am particularly pleased with the lighting at the Spa, which shows off the artwork to its best advantage and creates an informal and relaxing environment.

I have added to the Abstract range very recently and am preparing to launch my personalised painted furniture collection in the first half of next year.

In addition to the special offer of the set of four smaller block mounted prints, we have also offered an additional discount of 15% on all canvasses, block mounted prints and prints for the month for December 2010.

Do let me know if you have any suggestions for improvements on the site.
Pam

Breaking News

My TV times christmas cover will be out in print from monday 6th December across Great Britain. This is my 4th TV Times christmas cover in succession.

To coincide with this, my Xmas promotion will run from 1st December to 30th December.This will cover all designs in the Funky Botanical range, giving a discount of 15% on prints, boards and canvas wraps.The Funky Botanicals have met with great success, since their launch in September.

I have also added two new canvases to the abstract gallery from December - 'Neon' and 'Circuit'. Both are mixed media and acrylic; available as paper prints or stretched canvas.

In 2011 I will be launching my limited edition painted furniture collection and am in discussion at present with a leading design magazine regarding a promotional article. Watch this space for more news, new products and artwork.

Pamela Storey Johnson: Artworks at Breathing Space Spar and Sports Therap...

Pamela Storey Johnson: Artworks at Breathing Space Spar and Sports Therap...: "On Tuesday evening (9th November) Keith and Jane Lunn opened a really impressive and sizeable extension to their already successful Spar and..."

Artworks at Breathing Space Spar and Sports Therapy clinic

On Tuesday evening (9th November) Keith and Jane Lunn opened a really impressive and sizeable extension to their already successful Spar and Sports therapy business in Thompsons close, in Harpenden. Not only have a great deal more therapy and treatment rooms,  plus brand new equipment, for activities such as Osteopathy, sport massage and physiotherapy been added but the original spar has been refurbished to an equally high and impressive standard, with no expense sparred to provide clients with a unique relaxing and memorable experience.

Keith and Jane asked me to provide and design artworks for the Spar and restaurant area which has been great fun. I have supplied Original Abstract paintings, Funky Botanical canvass wraps and original Exotic Gardens paintings. All these images can be seen on my website and prints ordered and in some cases the original artwork. It is great to see the artwork in such a beautiful and well designed setting. Andrew Garner, owner of Visual Impact, will be posting a video of the paintings in situ on both mine and Breathing Space's websites.