Sophie Ploeg

I am delighted to share that I am exhibiting 3 pieces with the Haynes Galleries in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States. The Haynes Galleries is one of the leading galleries in the US that show contemporary realist art. They have an impressive stable of artists and art on their books that include not only past greats such as Andrew Wyeth and John Singer Sargent, but also contemporary realist masters such as Anthony Ryder, Burton Silverman, and Alexandra Tyng. I am very proud to join this impressive group of realist artists and exhibit in their next exhibition New Works: New Directions 'Fresh faces, fresh work and fresh perspectives highlight “New Works: New Directions” at Haynes Galleries, an exciting collection of paintings from some of the most talented names in contemporary American Realism. The show runs fromOctober 11 to November 16 at Haynes Galleries, on the historic Music Row Roundabout. An opening reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. October ...

I've been exploring a new medium..charcoal pencils. The textures you can create with these are really endless. Still lots to learn but am getting the hang of it. I've called this one Eurydice, she has some tiny snakes in the lace pattern..... Eurydice, Charcoal & Pastel, 60x45cm

Photo by Gareth Iwan Jones Taken for the article in Artists & Illustrators Magazine, August 2012 about painting drapery. See this blog post about the article in Artists & Illustrator’s Magazine. Artists & Illustrator’s Magazine also published the article as a four-part series on their website . 

For the second year running one of my paintings has been selected to be shown alongside members’ work at the Society of Women Artists annual exhibition. Last year I won the Winsor & Newton Choice Award.  This year my painting ‘ Drapery ’, framed in a classical cream  frame is hanging wonderfully. A friend of mine was so kind to take some photos. Now on at the Mall Galleries , at The Mall, London: Society of Women Artists, annual exhibition - until 7 July 2012. Here are some images of it: If you can make it, do visit this exhibition, there is a huge variety of work to be seen. Feel free to leave a comment below.

The Society of Women Artists I am delighted and honoured that the SWA has selected Drapery for exhibition in their annual exhibition, alongside members’ and non-members works.  Drapery will be exhibited at The Mall Galleries on The Mall, London, from 28 June - 7 July Drapery , oil, 40x60cm Society of Women Artists www.society-women-artists.org.uk The Mall Galleries www.mallgalleries.org.uk