Below is a list of books which has inspired and helped me to developed my art practice. The list which I shall continue to update as I find new books, contains books that has helped to progress my art theory and improve my drawing technique. I hope this list of books can be of use to other artists who have ever felt uninspired, blocked or just lacking directions.   The Zen of Seeing: Seeing Drawing as

Ferens Art Gallery I am happy to announce that three pieces of my work will be on show at the Ferens Art Gallery, Hull, in their annual Open Exhibition. The exhibition runs from Saturday 17th February until Saturday 22nd April 2018, please see Ferens Art Gallery website for open times. Growing up close to Hull and going to Hull College, I have visited the Ferens Art Gallery throughout my life, and continue to when ever I visit

LEARN TO SEE/LEARN TO DRAW Colette Lilley 16th November till 3rd January 2018 LEARN TO SEE/LEARN TO DRAW is an exhibition that follows my journey as I explored the process of drawing from the perception that ‘It’s not drawing that has to be learned, it is seeing.’ – Betty Edwards. The exhibition at 5 Bold Place and runs from the 16th November till 3rd January 2018. Throughout the exhibition I will be posting helpful insights on

LEARN TO SEE/LEARN TO DRAW Colette Lilley 16th November till 3rd January 2018  5 Bold Place, Liverpool, L1 9DN Art In Windows are happy to announce their second exhibition in 5 Bold Place,  LEARN TO SEE/LEARN TO DRAW is an exhibition by the Liverpool-based artist Colette Lilley. The exhibition displayed  in the widows, from street view, are works which are part of  Colette’s journey as she explores the process of drawings from the perception that ‘It’s

Liverpool Open Studios  2017 On the 14th of October my up and coming exhibition, with Art In Windows, LEARN TO SEE/EARN TO DRAW will be previewed for one day only, as part of Lost17, Liverpool Open Studios, where studios across Liverpool will be opening their doors to visitors. My exhibition which was originally scheduled for 14.10.17-11.11.17, shall now continue at a late date due for unforeseen circumstances. I am also taking part in #LOST17 with my studio Arena Studios