Better late than never....

Apologies yet again for not updating before this. I have been working on an important commission piece for the last three weeks solid, as well as finally succumbing to requests to start art classes for my fellow artists here in Spain.

The commission is now finished and I will hold off until the official unveiling before exhibiting it here for you all.

I thought that I should put something up for you to look at today to prove that I have been working. It's one of a series of nudes I am presently working on.

Green Nude - pastel on paper - 12" x 16"

In the meantime, anyone interested in adult art classes in the southern Costa Blanca - the TJ way - please don't hesitate to contact me by email initially for more details.

Look forward to hearing from you.

WINNER OF COMPETITION ANNOUNCED

Press release March 2008

TUAM RESIDENT WINS INTERNATIONAL ARTWORK

Local business woman Mary Blake, who owns the Horizon Beauty Centre in Tuam, Galway, Ireland (tel: 093-28685), was astounded to be informed recently that she had succeeded, over hundreds of other entrants, to win a coveted original painting worth 2000 euros, by Irish born artist TJ Miles. Already a TJ Miles collector, Mary entered a competition to win the artwork in the leading homes and lifestyle magazine - ‘Ireland’s Homes, Interiors & Living’ in which TJ Miles was the March issue’s ‘Artist of the Month‘.

The prize was even further highlighted by the artist flying in, from his home and studio in Spain, to deliver the artwork in person. Mary said “I’m absolutely thrilled to win this painting, it’s a wonderful addition to my personal art collection.”

Note from TJ - 'Mary, hope you enjoy the painting for many years to come!'

Yet another TJ Miles Corporate Collector

KINCORA HALL HOTEL, KILLALOE, COUNTY CLARE

While passing through County Clare on my regular trip round Ireland I received a request to call with Muriel and Matt Sherlock, owners of the Kincora Hall Hotel, Killaloe, after they had seen my recent article in 'Ireland's Homes, Interiors and Living' Magazine.
I am pleased to say that I can now count them among my corporate collectors, and wish them good luck for the future with the business.

Link to Kincora Hall Hotel

Many thanks Muriel and Matt.

I hope you and your guests enjoy the painting.

New Corporate Collector for TJ Miles

I have just heard this week that I have a new corporate collector. VHI Ireland - the leading healthcare insurance provider in Ireland - has just purchased a number of my paintings for their Cork branch. Many thanks for your support, it is always welcome when the corporate sector takes notice of an artist's work.

5 star accomodation in Dingle, Ireland

Link to 'Castlewood House B&B, Dingle, Ireland'

Whilst back in Ireland with new works for all my representing galleries, I had occasion to stop in the breathtaking village of Dingle on the west coast of Ireland. I came across a fantastic bed and breakfast called 'Castlewood House'. Although it is officially a bed and breakfast (5 stars), I believe it is more accurate to think of it as the equivalent of the latest boutique style hotels you get in major cities at the moment. Stunning themed rooms, jacuzzi baths, artworks galore on every wall, all the extras you could wish for, and to top it all - unbelievable breakfasts that deserve to be michelin starred. Give it a try if you are in the area.

Thanks Helen and Brian, I will be back soon.

Featured Artist of the Month - TJ Miles

This week saw the launch of the March 2008 edition of Irelands leading homes and lifestyle magazine - 'Irelands Homes, Interiors and Living'.

I am featured 'Artist of the Month' with a four page spread on me and my work. In all good bookshops now. There is also a competition to win one of my original paintings worth 2000 euros, being held in conjunction with the magazine, if anyone is interested in entering.

International Inaugural Success!!

The opening of the 'take 5' exhibition was attended by well over 200 people from what seemed to be at least seven or eight different nationalities, going by the languages spoken. Two Spanish Television companies arrived along with representatives from the Torrevieja Ajuntamiento, and there were reporters from at least five international newspapers that interviewed me personally, never mind the rest of the artists. My thanks goes to Elizabeth Bell who attended as a representative of the British Consul Juliet Maric, who unfortunately couldn't make it on the night.

Thankfully the newpaper interviews were in English, but I am afraid my interview with the Spanish TV might be better left on the shelf, given my still, quite poor, grasp of the language.

All in all, I think it is fair to declare the inauguration a great success. The momentum has continued building with a constant stream of interested people coming in each day since, wanting to meet the artists involved. Although there is a consierge in attendance for the whole exposicion, all artists have agreed to attend at least some part of each day in order to answer any questions posed by curious members of the public.

The show will continue for another 4 weeks approximately. Opening hours should be (Town Hall permitting!) from 11am - 2pm, and 5pm - 8pm, Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays). Please feel free to come along and introduce yourselves to the artist on the day.