Sue Side Artist

New work 'The Way Home' on show during @oxfordshireartweeks which starts on Saturday! I will be sharing new work alongside @sculptedinstone and @tamzinmayjewelry We will be exhibiting over two May weekends 9/10 + 16/17. OX18 2NA

Huntacott Water A light filled spot where Bess the Lurcher + I often stand to breathe. This monotype will be on show during @oxfordshireartweeks when I'm exhibiting alongside @sculptedinstone + @tamzinmayjewellery May 9/10 + 16/17 11 - 4 Bampton OX18 2NA

A surprise now given so I can share. A gorgeous commission to do of a wonderful dog belonging to the kindest couple. Teddie

#todayswalk

Another new work is appearing. It's been a wonderful distraction on these endlessly cold wet days. The rain continues to fall in the south west although it now results in a festival atmosphere when the sun does appear + the song thrushes in the garden certainly lift the heart.

A perfect end to a short stay in Cornwall. A much needed break from a particularly dark winter.

January drawings Murmuration Pen and ink

Very happy to have two works selected for the 2026 Society of Graphic Fine Art Open at The Mall Galleries, London. The standard of drawing skill in this show is second to none. I feel incredibly humble to be part of it. It's on at the mall galleries from March 9th to 14th and is well worth a visit

It's January and new work is happening It's a tad cold in the studio but I'm managing a few hours each day before the hands turn blue Quiet Turbulence II Charcoal carbon chalk and ink

Bess Graphite on paper

The excellent exhibition Exploring Senses continues at @wattsgallery until September 7th. If you can, do visit. The Arts and Crafts Artist Village is an inspiring place to wander. @drawingsocietyuk @wattsgallery

I've been printing some new etchings the last few weeks. In between having gorgeous visitors and working on a commission (unfortunately not one I can share) Anyway... apologies for the ropey camerawork! There's also a little wave at the end 😉 This is one of two new murmurations

Eyes and hair - two things I love drawing. As well as this gorgeous dog. It may take a little while as there's a lota lota hair! Happy Friday 💛

Then 2012 and Now 2025 What a lovely commission to do. It was so good to be able to meet and draw this young woman 13 years on. To see how she's changed and yet how the spark of her younger self still shines through.

Our final exhibition weekend! We're open today, tomorrow and Monday. 11 - 5. OX18 2NA It's a joy of a show. We've had so much lovely feedback (and a few red dots!) Thank you to all our visitors so far. With the fab @sculptedinstone.bsky.social

Back in 2012, I was commissioned to draw this lovely girl. I'll be starting a new portrait of her next wk, now a thoughtful young woman. Come see the new portrait in progress during @oxfordshireartweeks. I will be exhibiting with the talented @sculptedinstone.bsky.social May 17 18 22 - 26 OX18 2NA

Really chuffed to find Hedgerow Hare is featured in @ox_magazine. How lovely is that? All in celebration and anticipation of the brilliant oxfordshireartweeks this May. I will be exhibiting in Bampton with the talented @sculptedinstone 17, 18, 23- 26 OX18 2NA

A blue sky week

I've had a few weeks of (happy) distraction with trips to moor and city and sea so I can't complain! Still progress on arty activities has been slow as a result. I'm pleased with how this commission is going, though. I'm hoping you can see a love of life, a wry wit, and a generous spirit.

Grey day Grey mood 🤍 Grey dog 🤍

Early morning Peach tinged So nice to see the sun

Just so delighted to have two works selected for the 2025 Society of Graphic Fine Art Open at The Mall Galleries, London. The standard of drawing skill that is shared in this show is second to none. 10 - 15 March. It's worth a visit!

A gentle start to the year with lots of thinking and planning. Now work is starting to emerge. It's so good to be back at the drawing board!! Once the tree feels settled, I think a small murmuration might land

Chilly beach walk Winter tree drawing Saturday 💙

Sunrise Walk Sunset Living here is magical #chulmleigh

Midwinter sky New Year's Eve North Devon

On the threshold, looking forward to the days slowly lengthening Happy Winter Solstice

I've had quite a few dog portraits this year - a bit of a surprise. It keeps my eye alert & this gal, with her wild hair & huge eyes, is keeping my hand busy these grey half lit winter days. My mind, however, is already walking the path towards new drawings & etchings. They're all there waving...

Finally I have time to work on this latest commission. It's my last dog portrait for a while. Light and wind and trees are calling...

After a wild wild day of storm Calm The sun rises The sun sets And on we go

Morning coffee Sunrise

Those wide Oxfordshire skies Good to be here in Bampton. I'm here tomorrow too. If you're in the area, come and say hi x

It's always good to look back at where you've been... Surprised by a fire of a sundown yesterday #Chulmleigh

What a stunning snow walk today North Devon

Today's walk End of a crisp, cold blue-sky day 🧡 North Devon

Autumn just keeps on giving 💛

A recent commission of a gorgeous trainee guide dog graphite pencil

Hi blueskyers Copper beech Blue dog