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Egon Schiele at The Courtauld Gallery

Egon Schiele at The Courtauld Gallery

November 10, 2014 · by Helen · in Exhibitions, Fine Art, Inspiration

A few days ago I made it to The Courtauld Gallery in London to see their Egon Schiele exhibition of figure drawings (exhibition ends 18th January 2015). First of all, I know Schiele is not to everyone’s taste, and indeed…

RWA Open Exhibition Poster

RWA 162nd Annual Open Exhibition

October 12, 2014 · by Helen · in Exhibitions, Fine Art

I’m thrilled that one of my Alla Prima paintings has been selected for The Royal West of England’s 162nd Annual Open Exhibition. The Exhibition dates are 12th October – 7 December 2014, taking place at the RWA in Clifton, Bristol….

'La Fille Elise'. Oil portrait on linen, life size. 2012 by Helen Davison

Society of Women Artists 153rd Annual Exhibition

May 5, 2014 · by Helen · in Exhibitions, Portraiture

I’m thrilled to have had my portrait of Elise accepted for inclusion in the 153rd Annual Exhibition of The Society of Women Artists. The exhibition takes place at the Mall Galleries, London. Private View: Wednesday 25th June 2014 Runs: 26th…

Head of a Bearded Man wearing a Wheel Ruff by Antony Van Dyck

My Ashmolean Museum of Art treasures

April 8, 2014 · by Helen · in Fine Art, Inspiration, Painting

Whenever I visit Oxford I try to call into The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology. Whatever else is exhibiting, I always try to see the following two paintings before I leave. Due to the locations of each of these…

John Singer Sargent - A Nude Boy on a Beach

Tate Britain Inspiration

January 30, 2014 · by Helen · in Inspiration, Landscape, Painting, Portraiture

Finding myself in London one afternoon last week, I decided to visit Tate Britain for a quiet wander. With nothing specific to see, I decided to look around some of the ‘BP Walk through British Art’ galleries. When a particular…

Elsewhere on the Web

October 18, 2013 · by Helen · in Fine Art, Inspiration

Here’s a lovely video featuring Isabella Watling painting a sight-size self portrait. I hadn’t thought of setting up the canvas and mirror in this way – although it makes sense now I’ve seen it done. Might give it a go,…

The blank canvas

Projects and Plans

October 14, 2013 · by Helen · in Fine Art, Inspiration, Painting, Portraiture

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted anything, and also a little while since I last picked up the paintbrushes. This is partly due to my taking a bit of time away from the studio, but also because when…

'Greek Slave and Marigolds'. Oil on panel, 10" x 8"

It’s Hard Work

September 25, 2013 · by Helen · in Books, Daily Painting, Inspiration, Painting, Still Life

Here’s an Alla Prima sketch that I am in two minds about whether to keep or not. It’s kind of fun, and I like the general composition and concept (for a change), but it isn’t executed very well, and the…

'A Study in Reflection'. Oil on panel, 10" x 8"

A Study in Reflection

September 23, 2013 · by Helen · in Inspiration, Painting, Still Life

Here’s a rather strained little painting that I undertook in order to study the shape and surface of a funny little coffee pot that was unearthed in a family clear out. I call it strained because I tried to paint…

Poster for Cotswold Open Studios 2013

Hidden Treasures. Cotswold Open Studios 2013

July 4, 2013 · by Helen · in Exhibitions, Inspiration, Painting

One weekend was far too short a time for the Hidden Treasures found in this year’s Cotswold Open Studios. Dotted in and around Cirencester were 19 venues showing an inspirational range of artwork – covering painting, sculpture, illustration, ceramics and…

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About Helen Davison Bradley


Based near Cirencester in the Cotswolds, I mainly work in oils and charcoal using time honoured techniques.
A keen advocate of the practise of drawing from life (believing it to be crucial in developing the observational skills of the artist), I feel that the interaction between artist and subject is the defining essence in the creation of a piece of art.

Brownhound? Huh?

Brownhound is the name of my web/graphic design business, which I have now stepped away from in order to concentrate on pursuing a career as a practising fine artist.
Having used the URL and email address for so long (and in honour of Sophie, the studio dog who inspired the name), I decided to stick with it as my point of contact. I'm glad you found me.

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