It’s been such ride over the past few months, and I can’t quite believe The Martini Ladies opens this Wednesday at @bleur_art These paintings have grown out of so many conversations and encounters which some incredible people. The exhibition will keep evolving throughout the run, with sittings continuing in the gallery. If you’re in London, I’d love for you to come by: The Martini Ladies BLEUR Gallery 1-19 July Wed-Sun, 12-6pm (Mon & Tues by appointment) Hope to see some of you there. The exhibition culminates with The Sitters’ Evening on Wednesday 15 July, 6-8pm, a summer gathering bringing together the portraits and those who have participated in their making, for an evening of conversation and reflection. Gin and martinis are kindly sponsored by Sipsmith. RSVP only - link in bio.

Over a year of committing to painting The Martini Ladies: Portrait Sessions, and next week a selection of them will be shown at BLEUR Gallery. @bleur_art It’s been a year of conversations, drawing, painting, meeting strangers, listening to stories and watching each portrait become something more than a likeness. Each one holds a small record of an encounter. Until the exhibition opens, here’s a glimpse behind the scenes: studio mess, selfies, paint everywhere and terrible studio footwear choice. I can’t wait to finally share the paintings with you. Running from 01.07-19.07 at BLEUR GALLERY, 2 Seymour Place, London, W1H 5AZ, Wed-Sun, 12-6pm, with visits on Monday and Tuesday available by appointment only. The Sitters’ Evening on 15.07, 6-8pm - RSVP in link in bio. For catalogue or enquiries, contact us at info@bleurart.com.

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“Jemima, Jemima Jemima, a mother’s love will never die” Oil on canvas 2026 Martini Ladies sessions: Melanie on her daughter Jemima.