I was delighted to be phoned, one day, by Andrew Gallon, a freelance journalist enquiring if I had ever been featured in The Yorkshire Dalesman magazine. I hadn’t so Andrew arranged to come and interview me in the gallery. He was really thorough and asked many questions about my journey to becoming an artist, my inspirations, paintings, how I paint, my background in retailing and fashion.
The result Is a 4-page spread in the magazine complete with images of painting such as Cherry blossom, a recent Valley Gardens Café painting, Staithes and a hare in buttercups. Andrew has captured my life in perfectly written, mini biography.
Thank you, Andrew for writing such a great article.
The magazine is out this month until 23rd January and is fitting that it should come out in my 10th year anniversary of The Dove Tree Art Gallery.
I was asked to create a special painting for the prestigious annual Berry’s Tennis Event by Martin Wicks, owner of Hazlewood Castle. This is a magnificent 12th-century castle hotel set in spectacular surroundings near York. As the Artist-in-Residence here, I have many
paintings displayed throughout the castle.
Spring presents the most amazing spectacle and in a short window early May, the Cherry Blossoms burst forth followed by the Bluebells and sometimes at the same time. I love being outside in the elements capturing these sights.
My background to painting outside stems from early childhood. No matter what the weather - I'll always try and paint outside of my studio to capture the subject matter be it animals, landscapes or as is often the case - a combination!
Sam Oakes
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