New paintings and a workshop

Last Saturday I undertook a workshop for people who wanted to learn how to create my Fractured style of painting, using pastels. It was in Wokingham, and had a nice group of 8 people. We all brought lunch and a mug so we didn't starve and could be refuelled with tea and coffee when necessary!I started the workshop by explaining how I came about creating this style of work, and began my own piece of bottles and glasses on a rough paper called Coloursoft. This paper feels like a sandpaper, but smoother. Enough for the pastel to stick to and it makes the colour 'zing'. I brought a selection of smaller pieces of this paper for the students to use, which they did. I showed them how to work each section as an individual area and working out each line and light direction.I hope they all enjoyed the day and they created some truly wonderful artwork. Isn't that frog brilliant?!Here are some of the paintings they did, and also a great group shot!I obviously didn't get my piece completed as I was helping everyone with their own piece, so have just now finished my pastel painting.After Hours- Derwent Pastels and Pencils. 50cm x 36cm.Every year, when Autumn arrives, I inevitably create an Autumnal painting showing the wonderful colours that are out there. This year I have created a painting using acrylic on a chunky canvas.Autumnal Tree Leaves. 60cm x 50cmAt the end of the month I have this years Oxshott Art and Crafts Society exhibition. I am exhibiting 3 framed paintings and 3 unframed paintings. It is being held at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey from the 31st October until the 6th November. Come and pay a visit! (even if you just want to try the delicious wine they produce there!) These are the framed paintings I am exhibiting.Bubbles. 40cm x 20cm Acrylic on chunky canvas. £110RHS Wisley Watercolour. £150That's Raced to the Boundary. Pastel. £220