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100 Portraits Challenge – An Update

Posted on March 8, 2026, in the News category
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portrait painting progress, 2 paintings in oils, number 1 and number 73 in the 100 portraits challengeIt’s wonderful to track my progress in a self-set 100 portraits challenge!

Hello, hello! Welcome to my latest update! I wanted to start by updating you all on progress in my 100 portraits challenge ‘The Impermanence Series’. I started in September 2024 and have finished number 73. Aiming to reach 100 before September so I can complete them before the 2-year anniversary!

My own personal 100 Portraits Challenge is to paint 100 figurative studies, in order try different approaches, colours and techniques. Subject matter includes self-portraits, icons and family members. And with 27 left to go I feel like I’ve learned a massive amount, from colour-mixing, blending, using different tools and generally enjoying making a mess at times. Follow my progress on Instagram over the next few months and check out how number 100 looks! I welcome all cheerleaders.

oil painting of w woman with a halo with a photo of the BRSLI in the background

#73/100 of the Impermanence Series is currently exhibited at the Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution

Location: The Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, Queen Square, Bath
Organiser: New Bath Arts Club
Dates: 4th – 14th March, 2026
Details: FREE exhibition, open to the public, 10am to 4pm

If you’re in the area why not pop by and take a look.

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