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'PORTHLEVEN 89 (DANCE)' IS 'PAINTING OF THE DAY'
Thank -you Contemporary British Painting for showcasing 'Porthleven 89 (Dance)' as 'Painting of the Day'! The painting will be on show in a solo- exhibition at ...
SAN FRANCISCO ART FAIR 16-19 APRIL, BOOTH B14
I'm delighted to be showing at the San Francisco Art Fair with Quantum Contemporary, London. 16 -19 April 2026. Fort Mason Centre, 2 Marina Boulevard, San...

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'Porthleven 97 (Ladder of Colour)' 40x30cms
25 APRIL 2026 A slow burner. This small canvas has been in my peripheral vision for a few weeks as I worked on other paintings, with dabs of colours ...
'Porthleven 96 (The Fisherman's Pier is Blue)' 70x50cms
SUN 19 APRIL Two hours looking, plotting possibiliies - the right side was so close to being painted blue. Rejecting possibilities; finally accepting...relax...

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Ashley has the talent of seeing possibility in everyone's paintings and leaving people empowered.

Bruce Campbell

I arrived with no experience of abstraction. I leave with a new aspect and tool for my painting. It works!

Margarita Hanlon

This is my third year in Porthleven - I don't know of other courses where the tutor is as committed as Ashley. His ability to communicate his knowledge and ideas is a great skill.

Jane McClement

Ashley gave us so much - energy, knowledge and passion for art

Christina Scawin

I really think the course has moved me forwards. Ashley devotes himself totally to each learner.

Hazel Crawford

Honest, generous and delivered with kindness!

Joy Saunders

Ashley’s Porthleven course offers a brilliant chance for painters of any level to develop a freedom of expression in painting. Ashley is both an easy-going tutor and intense painter. He does not force any particular style but generously helps each person find their own path. I came away from the course with new skills and plenty of enthusiasm.

Ben Harrison

Thank you Ashley for an unforgettable, inspirational week. I have learnt so much from you…from starting with an amazing tour of galleries, to being encouraged to develop a freedom to be myself through art, to ending with a fabulous exhibition. I would highly recommend this course and can’t wait to come back!

Dawn Plant

Really enjoyed The Freedom in Painting course in Porthleven (September 2022). Ashley is an amazing tutor, understanding and full of energetic ideas to help guide you through your artistic journey. It's been an absolute joy to be part of this weeks lovely group of artists who had travelled from all around the UK to be here in beautiful Porthleven. Already booked for next year 😃 🎨

Lesley Turner

Ashley I don’t know where you get your energy, you are an amazing teacher and incredibly patient! It’s a question of what I don’t learn when I’m on a course with you, I feel that I can ask anything. Your knowledge of other artists past and present is endless and fascinating. I felt so much more confident of my brush strokes, texture, line, contrast at the end of the course and whilst I am not an Abstract Artist I really enjoyed the challenge and feel it is incredibly important to ste...

Harri Harrison

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