New Collection of Original Paintings - May 2026

Things are looking a little different this year…Instead of opening for Artists Open Houses this May, I’ll be releasing the new collection online… which feels slightly scary and a little bit mad!

I’ve been having a glorious time in the studio, working on a brand new collection of paintings and I can’t wait to share them with you. It does feel strange not to be opening my doors (I will miss it), but this year the timing coincides with GCSEs in the house, so I’m keeping things calm at home.

If you’ve been following along on Instagram or Facebook, I’ve been sharing the progress daily. From buying canvases, those early layers, brush marks, colour mixing… all the good stuff. I’ve been painting steadily over the last few months, and the collection has reached that wonderful stage where everything starts to come together.

The florals are opening up: loose, bold, full of big blooms. The landscapes are stretching out and finding their way.

The collection will be released in May. And as always, you will get early access to browse and purchase if you join my mailing list.

An invitation

So, while I won’t be open for Artists Open Houses, I would still love to welcome you in. I will be offering private studio visits, fitting around revision and exams, either now while the paintings are still in progress, or once everything is finished and framed. My home won’t be in full Artists Open House mode (where I pretend to be a gallery owner!), but you’ll be able to have a proper chat and see the studio as it really is. Just email me at faye@fayebridgwater.com or WhatsApp me on 07811 967257.

And, a small bonus for me this year… I’ll actually get to go and visit some of the other Artists Open Houses, which I never normally get to do!