A collection of life drawings of model Sophie in conte crayon and charcoal on sugar paper. Gestural figurative drawings and portraits by artist Rachel Crawshaw from @mushroommoondesigns
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery Open 2026
“Portrait Gallery” by Rachel Crawshaw I was very pleased to hear that my submission for the Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery Open 2026 was given “highly commended” at the opening on Saturday. I was unable to attend the opening but am looking forward to visiting the exhibition and witnessing in person all of the fantastic …
A selection of recent life drawings
Here is a collection of some of my recent life drawings. If you would like to see more of my life drawings please head to my Instagram page HERE. I try to attend a life drawing session at least once a week. I go to Hush Life Drawing in Clitheroe or to Life Drawing Blackburn. …
News and Updates
Back in September, I took part in the second paint Garstang plein air painting competition and I am very happy to report that I achieved 2nd place for the 2nd year in a row! This year I painted the view of the canal behind Owd' Tithe Barn on the outskirts of Garstang. I used oil …
Paint Garstang 2023
I will once again be taking part in Paint Garstang 2023 on the 2nd September! Last year at the first Paint Garstang Event I was thrilled to receive 2nd Prize with my painting of the Farmers Arms pub. 2nd prize Paint Garstang 2022 This year I will be painting alongside the canal behind the Owd' …
Autumn leaves and berries in water colour at Barton Grange
Last week I went to an art course at Barton Grange in Lancashire. Barton Grange is a huge Garden centre that has amazing Christmas Displays and has recently expanded to include a cinema, bowling alley, miniature golf course and a curling stadium. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area! The course I …
Continue reading Autumn leaves and berries in water colour at Barton Grange
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