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<channel><title><![CDATA[Jim Edwards - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:47:34 +0000</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Studio closed 11th-15th Sep]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-11th-15th-sep]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-11th-15th-sep#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:15:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-11th-15th-sep</guid><description><![CDATA[       The studio will be closed from tomorrow, for the rest of the week, as I&rsquo;m off to Scotland for a few days. If you want to pop in or collect any artwork, make sure you visit today (Wednesday).Closed Thursday 11th - Monday 15th September.Forth Rail Bridge - Jim Edwards#forthrailbridge [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p934.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The studio will be closed from tomorrow, for the rest of the week, as I&rsquo;m off to Scotland for a few days. If you want to pop in or collect any artwork, make sure you visit today (Wednesday).<br />Closed Thursday 11th - Monday 15th September.<br /><br />Forth Rail Bridge - Jim Edwards<br /><br />#forthrailbridge</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio closed 26th Jul - 2nd Aug]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-26th-jul-2nd-aug3187329]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-26th-jul-2nd-aug3187329#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:00:02 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-26th-jul-2nd-aug3187329</guid><description><![CDATA[       Last day in the studio is drawing to a close, finishing at 4pm. The studio will be closed for a week, whilst I&rsquo;m on my hols. I&rsquo;ll be back open on Sunday 3rd August.If you desperately need any artwork, I might be able to manage tomorrow (26th Jul) before lunchtime. Otherwise I&rsquo;ll catch you when I return. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p873.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Last day in the studio is drawing to a close, finishing at 4pm. The studio will be closed for a week, whilst I&rsquo;m on my hols. I&rsquo;ll be back open on Sunday 3rd August.<br />If you desperately need any artwork, I might be able to manage tomorrow (26th Jul) before lunchtime. Otherwise I&rsquo;ll catch you when I return.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio closed 26th Jul - 2nd Aug]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-26th-jul-2nd-aug]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-26th-jul-2nd-aug#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:33:51 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-26th-jul-2nd-aug</guid><description><![CDATA[       River Bend, Durham - Jim EdwardsPainted in 2023, one of four in a series of Durham paintings. This one&rsquo;s available as a limited edition print, and currently hanging on the gallery wall.I&rsquo;m in the studio today till 4pm, if you want to visit.Quick reminder, I&rsquo;ll be closed from next Saturday 26th - Saturday 2nd August. If you need anything make sure to pop in by Friday.https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p431/River_Bend%2C_Durham.html [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p868.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">River Bend, Durham - Jim Edwards<br />Painted in 2023, one of four in a series of Durham paintings. This one&rsquo;s available as a limited edition print, and currently hanging on the gallery wall.<br />I&rsquo;m in the studio today till 4pm, if you want to visit.<br />Quick reminder, I&rsquo;ll be closed from next Saturday 26th - Saturday 2nd August. If you need anything make sure to pop in by Friday.<br /><br />https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p431/River_Bend%2C_Durham.html</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off to the Lakes]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/off-to-the-lakes]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/off-to-the-lakes#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:33:42 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/off-to-the-lakes</guid><description><![CDATA[       Studio is Closed from the 12th -19th April, I&rsquo;m off to the Lakes. I also won&rsquo;t be able to send any orders until I return.I&rsquo;ll be back open on Easter Sunday. Sorry for any inconvenience. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p815.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Studio is Closed from the 12th -19th April, I&rsquo;m off to the Lakes. I also won&rsquo;t be able to send any orders until I return.<br />I&rsquo;ll be back open on Easter Sunday. <br />Sorry for any inconvenience.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great North Run]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/great-north-run2389190]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/great-north-run2389190#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:44:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/great-north-run2389190</guid><description><![CDATA[       The studio will be closed from this Friday 6th - Tuesday 10th September, as I&rsquo;m off up to Glasgow, then onto the Lakes for a couple of days. So I&rsquo;m afraid I&rsquo;ll be closed for this weekend&rsquo;s Great North Run. If you need any artwork, make sure to pop in today or tomorrow, otherwise I&rsquo;ll be back in on Wednesday 11th.Good luck to all the runners this weekend. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p432.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">The studio will be closed from this Friday 6th - Tuesday 10th September, as I&rsquo;m off up to Glasgow, then onto the Lakes for a couple of days. So I&rsquo;m afraid I&rsquo;ll be closed for this weekend&rsquo;s Great North Run. If you need any artwork, make sure to pop in today or tomorrow, otherwise I&rsquo;ll be back in on Wednesday 11th.<br />Good luck to all the runners this weekend.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upturned Boats]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/upturned-boats]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/upturned-boats#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:59:48 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/upturned-boats</guid><description><![CDATA[       Upturned Boats - Jim EdwardsLatest painting, acrylic on canvas, 50x50cm (image size), white floating frame (54x54x3cm)Finished this one of Holy Island just in time, before I head off for a week up the Northumberland Coast.So I&rsquo;m afraid I won&rsquo;t be in from tomorrow. Back in the Studio 30th July. If you need any artwork, last minute, I&rsquo;m in till 4pm. At a stretch, tomorrow morning, by appointment. Otherwise, I&rsquo;ll see you when I get back.https://www.jimedwardspaintings [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p363.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Upturned Boats - Jim Edwards<br />Latest painting, acrylic on canvas, 50x50cm (image size), white floating frame (54x54x3cm)<br />Finished this one of Holy Island just in time, before I head off for a week up the Northumberland Coast.<br />So I&rsquo;m afraid I won&rsquo;t be in from tomorrow. Back in the Studio 30th July. If you need any artwork, last minute, I&rsquo;m in till 4pm. At a stretch, tomorrow morning, by appointment. Otherwise, I&rsquo;ll see you when I get back.<br /><br />https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p460/Upturned_Boats.html<br /><br />#holyisland #lindisfarne #northumberlandcoast #northumberland<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bamburgh for a week]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/bamburgh-for-a-week]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/bamburgh-for-a-week#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:43:49 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/bamburgh-for-a-week</guid><description><![CDATA[       Summer Road to Bamburgh - Jim EdwardsIt&rsquo;s scorchio out there, glad to see the Summer&rsquo;s made an appearance. Hope this weather keeps up till next week, as I&rsquo;m off up the Bamburgh on Saturday. Whilst I&rsquo;m away, the Studio & Gallery will be Closed from this Saturday 20th - Saturday 27th July. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you need any artwork, make sure to pop in to 57 Lime Street by Friday. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p348.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Summer Road to Bamburgh - Jim Edwards<br />It&rsquo;s scorchio out there, glad to see the Summer&rsquo;s made an appearance. Hope this weather keeps up till next week, as I&rsquo;m off up the Bamburgh on Saturday. <br />Whilst I&rsquo;m away, the Studio & Gallery will be Closed from this Saturday 20th - Saturday 27th July. Sorry for any inconvenience. <br />If you need any artwork, make sure to pop in to 57 Lime Street by Friday.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off to Alnmouth]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/off-to-alnmouth]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/off-to-alnmouth#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:18:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/off-to-alnmouth</guid><description><![CDATA[       Alnmouth - Jim EdwardsHeading up to Alnmouth today, staying Shoreside Huts for a couple of days. A great starting point for some walking up the Northumberland Coast. The studio & gallery will be closed today & tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience. On a plus, I&rsquo;ll be open next weekend, 13th & 14th July, for the Ouseburn Festival.https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p211/Alnmouth.html [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p344.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Alnmouth - Jim Edwards<br />Heading up to Alnmouth today, staying Shoreside Huts for a couple of days. A great starting point for some walking up the Northumberland Coast. <br />The studio & gallery will be closed today & tomorrow. Sorry for any inconvenience. On a plus, I&rsquo;ll be open next weekend, 13th & 14th July, for the Ouseburn Festival.<br /><br />https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p211/Alnmouth.html<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 02nd, 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/july-02nd-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/july-02nd-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:06:05 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/july-02nd-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[       Low Newton to Dunstanburgh - Jim EdwardsThe Studio & Gallery will be closed this Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July, as I&rsquo;m off up the Northumberland Coast for the weekend.If you wanted to pop in and purchase any artwork, including this limited edition print of Low Newton to Dunstanburgh, I&rsquo;ll be in today, Wednesday & Thursday.https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p27/Low_Newton_to_Dunstanburgh.html [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p338.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Low Newton to Dunstanburgh - Jim Edwards<br />The Studio & Gallery will be closed this Friday 5th & Saturday 6th July, as I&rsquo;m off up the Northumberland Coast for the weekend.<br />If you wanted to pop in and purchase any artwork, including this limited edition print of Low Newton to Dunstanburgh, I&rsquo;ll be in today, Wednesday & Thursday.<br />https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p27/Low_Newton_to_Dunstanburgh.html<br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studio closed on Saturday]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-on-saturday]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-on-saturday#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/studio-closed-on-saturday</guid><description><![CDATA[       Red Tyne - Jim EdwardsLatest commission, finished just in time for the weekend.Unfortunately, I won&rsquo;t be open tomorrow, Saturday 25th May. Sorry about that. If you need to purchase a painting or print for this weekend, do get in touch, as I might be able to sort something out. Otherwise, I&rsquo;ll be back in on Tuesday. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p303.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Red Tyne - Jim Edwards<br />Latest commission, finished just in time for the weekend.<br />Unfortunately, I won&rsquo;t be open tomorrow, Saturday 25th May. Sorry about that. If you need to purchase a painting or print for this weekend, do get in touch, as I might be able to sort something out. Otherwise, I&rsquo;ll be back in on Tuesday.</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 24th, 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/april-24th-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/april-24th-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:27:27 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/april-24th-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[       Seaton Sluice II - Jim EdwardsThe studio&rsquo;s closed today, Wednesday, 24th April. I&rsquo;m a little under the weather, and keeping an eye on the other half with her broken ankle. I may be in Thursday & Friday, probably best to message first to check I&rsquo;ll be open. ThanksIn the meantime, here&rsquo;s one of my limited edition prints of Seaton Sluice II. In need of some warm tones on a cold day like this.https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p394/Seaton_Sluice_II.html#seatonsl [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p292.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Seaton Sluice II - Jim Edwards<br />The studio&rsquo;s closed today, Wednesday, 24th April. I&rsquo;m a little under the weather, and keeping an eye on the other half with her broken ankle. <br />I may be in Thursday & Friday, probably best to message first to check I&rsquo;ll be open. Thanks<br />In the meantime, here&rsquo;s one of my limited edition prints of Seaton Sluice II. In need of some warm tones on a cold day like this.<br /><br />https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/store/p394/Seaton_Sluice_II.html<br /><br />#seatonsluice #seatonsluicebeach #seatonsluiceharbour #whitleybay #blyth #northtyneside #painting #jimedwards #artist #art #limitededitionprint</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[January 24th, 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/january-24th-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/january-24th-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:08:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/january-24th-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[Ignore the scaffolding over the next week or so, my 57 Lime Street Studio will continue to be Open.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Ignore the scaffolding over the next week or so, my 57 Lime Street Studio will continue to be Open.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p558.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hexham Abbey]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/hexham-abbey]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/hexham-abbey#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 16:24:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/hexham-abbey</guid><description><![CDATA[       Latest painting of Hexham Abbey, acrylic on wood panel, 70x70cm. It still needs to be prepared for print, varnished & framed, but it should be on the gallery wall next week. Limited edition prints the week after. I should also have another Hexham painting finished then too. Quick reminder, I&rsquo;m in today till 2pm, if you wanted to visit.#hexham #hexhamabbey #tynevalley #northumberland #painting #artist #jimedwards [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p533.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">Latest painting of Hexham Abbey, acrylic on wood panel, 70x70cm. It still needs to be prepared for print, varnished & framed, but it should be on the gallery wall next week. Limited edition prints the week after. </span><br />I should also have another Hexham painting finished then too. <br />Quick reminder, I&rsquo;m in today till 2pm, if you wanted to visit.<br /><br />#hexham #hexhamabbey #tynevalley #northumberland #painting #artist #jimedwards</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/happy-new-year3018208]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/happy-new-year3018208#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:17:44 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/happy-new-year3018208</guid><description><![CDATA[Back to usual opening hours in the studio, although I&rsquo;ll be closed on Thursday. Spent the day removing Christmas from the studio.Signing the first print of the new year, signature now accompanied by &lsquo;24.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Back to usual opening hours in the studio, although I&rsquo;ll be closed on Thursday. Spent the day removing Christmas from the studio.<br />Signing the first print of the new year, signature now accompanied by &lsquo;24.</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/p528.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[February 12th, 2016]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/february-12th-2016]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/february-12th-2016#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2016 08:53:17 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/february-12th-2016</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  It just so happens to be Valentines Day on Sunday, and I have a Gallery full of gifts to spoil the love of your life. Why not pop in to my Studio Gallery this Saturday, and choose from a selection of original paintings and limited edition prints.Open this Saturday 13th February, &#8203;from 11am - 4.30pm.59 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ.   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/2104246.jpg?370" alt="Picture" style="width:370;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><br />It just so happens to be Valentines Day on Sunday, and I have a Gallery full of gifts to spoil the love of your life. Why not pop in to my Studio Gallery this Saturday, and choose from a selection of original paintings and limited edition prints.<br /><br />Open this Saturday 13th February, <br />&#8203;from 11am - 4.30pm.<br />59 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ.<br /><span></span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commission Sketchbook III]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/commission-sketchbook-iii1]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/commission-sketchbook-iii1#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:41:50 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/commission-sketchbook-iii1</guid><description><![CDATA[ (function(jQuery) {function init() { wSlideshow.render({elementID:"435505244364727242",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"6\/9\/4\/1\/69411593\/7475010.jpg","width":400,"height":276,"fullHeight":759,"fullWidth":1100},{"url":"6\/9\/4\/1\/69411593\/128608.jpg","width":400,"height":275,"fullHeight":757,"fullWidth":1100},{"url":"6\/9\/4\/1\/69411593\/8761854.jpg" [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='435505244364727242-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back from Wales]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/back-from-wales]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/back-from-wales#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:52:16 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/back-from-wales</guid><description><![CDATA[ &#8203;Back in the Studio, feeling a bit worse for wear, following a weekend in Wales.&nbsp; A flying visit for my brother's 40th Birthday.&nbsp; Here's a painting I did for him, 'Orion Over Dwyryd Estuary'.&nbsp; A little reminder of our childhood home, taking in the viewpoint we used to walk the dog&nbsp; late at night, just so we could have a sneaky cigarette.&nbsp;The Dwyryd Estuary is situated in Snowdonia, right next to Portmeirion, which you cant make out in this picture, hidden by trees [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:436px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/4154175.jpg?420" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:justify;display:block;"><br />&#8203;Back in the Studio, feeling a bit worse for wear, following a weekend in Wales.&nbsp; A flying visit for my brother's 40th Birthday.&nbsp; Here's a painting I did for him, 'Orion Over Dwyryd Estuary'.&nbsp; A little reminder of our childhood home, taking in the viewpoint we used to walk the dog&nbsp; late at night, just so we could have a sneaky cigarette.&nbsp;<br />The Dwyryd Estuary is situated in Snowdonia, right next to Portmeirion, which you cant make out in this picture, hidden by trees in the middle ground.&nbsp; We used to live just above 'The Village'.<br />&#8203;Anyhow, back in the studio, 2 day hangover finally cleared.&nbsp; Much work to be done...</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend closed at the Gallery]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/weekend-closed-at-the-gallery]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/weekend-closed-at-the-gallery#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 09:31:39 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/weekend-closed-at-the-gallery</guid><description><![CDATA[I won't be in the Gallery tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday, as I'm off to Wales for the weekend. I'll be back at my 59 Lime Street Studio Gallery from Tuesday. Thanks        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I won't be in the Gallery tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday, as I'm off to Wales for the weekend. <br />I'll be back at my 59 Lime Street Studio Gallery from Tuesday. Thanks</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/792296909.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commission Sketchbook III]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/commission-sketchbook-iii]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/commission-sketchbook-iii#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 16:15:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/commission-sketchbook-iii</guid><description><![CDATA[I came across a brief time lapse I made, skimming through my third&nbsp;commission sketchbooks, and I thought I would share it.&nbsp; It's crudely done, but I'm hoping to document all my sketchbooks over the coming months, which I'll share on my website.&#8203;I always talk about how crucial sketchbooks are to my working practice, helping to refine an idea.&nbsp; From a rough thumbnail sketch to a refined commission biro drawing.&nbsp; The first thumbnail sketches aid the ideas process, problem  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">I came across a brief time lapse I made, skimming through my third&nbsp;commission sketchbooks, and I thought I would share it.&nbsp; It's crudely done, but I'm hoping to document all my sketchbooks over the coming months, which I'll share on my website.<br />&#8203;I always talk about how crucial sketchbooks are to my working practice, helping to refine an idea.&nbsp; From a rough thumbnail sketch to a refined commission biro drawing.&nbsp; The first thumbnail sketches aid the ideas process, problem solving, working out basic compositions.&nbsp; If I'm working on a commission for someone, I'll take the sketches a stage further, mainly to give a clearer impression to the client of the proposed ideas, more than I could achieve with a basic thumbnail sketch.&nbsp; The biro drawing also&nbsp;help me work out the tonal balance of the image, before I commit to the finalised painting.&nbsp;<br /></div>  <div class="wsite-video"><div class="wsite-video-wrapper wsite-video-height-282 wsite-video-align-left"> 					<div id="wsite-video-container-758439578402501970" class="wsite-video-container" style="margin: 10px 0 10px 0;"> 						<iframe allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" id="video-iframe-758439578402501970" 							src="about:blank"> 						</iframe> 						 						<style> 							#wsite-video-container-758439578402501970{ 								background: url(//www.weebly.comhttps://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/img_0203_110.jpg); 							}  							#video-iframe-758439578402501970{ 								background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/play-icon.png?1450484896); 							}  							#wsite-video-container-758439578402501970, #video-iframe-758439578402501970{ 								background-repeat: no-repeat; 								background-position:center; 							}  							@media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), 								only screen and (        min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), 								only screen and (                min-resolution: 192dpi), 								only screen and (                min-resolution: 2dppx) { 									#video-iframe-758439578402501970{ 										background: url(//cdn2.editmysite.com/images/util/videojs/@2x/play-icon.png?1450484896); 										background-repeat: no-repeat; 										background-position:center; 										background-size: 70px 70px; 									} 							} 						</style> 					</div> 				</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happy New Year]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/happy-new-year]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/happy-new-year#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2016 11:09:22 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/happy-new-year</guid><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year Everyone!&nbsp; I'm back at my 59 Lime Street Studio Gallery, after the Christmas break.&nbsp; I'll be in today till 4.30pm, if you were after any paintings, prints or greetings cards.&nbsp; This painting of Red Quayside was meant to have been finished before Christmas, but it's taken till now.&nbsp; The first painting of 2016.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Happy New Year Everyone!&nbsp; I'm back at my 59 Lime Street Studio Gallery, after the Christmas break.&nbsp; I'll be in today till 4.30pm, if you were after any paintings, prints or greetings cards.&nbsp; This painting of Red Quayside was meant to have been finished before Christmas, but it's taken till now.&nbsp; The first painting of 2016.</span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/4709992.jpg?437" alt="Picture" style="width:437;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas everyone]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/merry-christmas-everyone]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/merry-christmas-everyone#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2015 20:01:19 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/merry-christmas-everyone</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/8658264_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas is coming...]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/christmas-is-coming]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/christmas-is-coming#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2015 19:54:02 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/christmas-is-coming</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Last day in the studio before I become a professional mince pie scoffer. Plenty of painting, limited edition prints, small biro prints, and beer by Newcastle Brewing Ltd.Pop along for any last minute Christmas presents. Thanks.        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">&#8203;Last day in the studio before I become a professional mince pie scoffer. Plenty of painting, limited edition prints, small biro prints, and beer by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newcastlebrewing/"><u><font color="#0066cc">Newcastle Brewing Ltd.</font></u></a><br />Pop along for any last minute Christmas presents. Thanks.<br /><span></span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/110126.jpg?335" alt="Picture" style="width:335;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small biro sketch prints]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/small-biro-sketch-prints]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/small-biro-sketch-prints#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2015 19:51:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/small-biro-sketch-prints</guid><description><![CDATA[Finished framing a few small biro sketch prints, ready for my last day in the 59 Lime Street Studio Gallery, before I finish for Christmas. I just need to hang them now. Pop in if you want to buy one, &pound;30 each.&nbsp; I'm expecting them all to go over the weekend, but I'll be getting some more made up in January.There's also a gallery full of paintings and limited edition prints, and beer by Newcastle Brewing Ltd. plenty on offer.Saturday 19th December, 11am - 4.30pm&#8203;Jim Edwards Studi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Finished framing a few small biro sketch prints, ready for my last day in the 59 Lime Street Studio Gallery, before I finish for Christmas. I just need to hang them now. Pop in if you want to buy one, &pound;30 each.&nbsp; I'm expecting them all to go over the weekend, but I'll be getting some more made up in January.<br />There's also a gallery full of paintings and limited edition prints, and beer by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newcastlebrewing/"><u><font color="#0066cc">Newcastle Brewing Ltd.</font></u></a> plenty on offer.<br />Saturday 19th December, 11am - 4.30pm<br /><br />&#8203;Jim Edwards Studio Gallery, 59 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2PQ</div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/1429203_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Commission - Whitley Bay]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/latest-commission-whitley-bay]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/latest-commission-whitley-bay#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:59:14 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/latest-commission-whitley-bay</guid><description><![CDATA[Latest commission of Whitley Bay, left the studio yesterday. I'm currently working on another painting of St Mary's Lighthouse (2nd biro sketch)   				 				 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">Latest commission of Whitley Bay, left the studio yesterday. I'm currently working on another painting of St Mary's Lighthouse (2nd biro sketch)<br /><span></span></div>  <div><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='531469625275037494-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='531469625275037494-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='531469625275037494-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75.08%;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/8685821_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery531469625275037494]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/8685821.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='589' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:50.98%;top:0%;left:24.51%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='531469625275037494-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:49.95%;margin:0;'><div id='531469625275037494-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75.08%;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/5800646_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery531469625275037494]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/5800646.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='400' _height='388' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:77.4%;top:0%;left:11.3%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final Saturday before Christmas ]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/final-saturday-before-christmas]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/final-saturday-before-christmas#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:39:36 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/blog/final-saturday-before-christmas</guid><description><![CDATA[As this Saturday 19th December will be the last day my Studio Gallery will be open, this year, I thought I'd make an event of it. I'll be selling my latest paintings and prints, as well as a limited number of small biro sketch prints. And I'll also be joined by Newcastle Brewing Ltd. who'll be selling their beer alongside my artwork. Which is apt, as they use my images on their beer labels. The local brewery is run by Mike and Leo Bell, who just so happen to be my father...-in-law and brother-in [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;">As this Saturday 19th December will be the last day my Studio Gallery will be open, this year, I thought I'd make an event of it. I'll be selling my latest paintings and prints, as well as a limited number of small biro sketch prints. And I'll also be joined by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newcastlebrewing/"><u><font color="#0066cc">Newcastle Brewing Ltd.</font></u></a> who'll be selling their beer alongside my artwork. Which is apt, as they use my images on their beer labels. The local brewery is run by Mike and Leo Bell, who just so happen to be my father<span>...</span><span>-in-law and brother-in-law. They'll have some brand new beers for Christmas, including: Satsuma IPA, Vanilla Rum Porter, and Saison Barillas - a collaboration with Ouseburn Coffee Company.<br />Jim Edwards Studio Gallery<br />59 Lime Street<br />Ouseburn<br />Newcastle upon Tyne<br />NE1 2PQ<br />Saturday 19th December, 11am - 4.30pm</span></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.jimedwardspaintings.com/uploads/6/9/4/1/69411593/6274189_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>