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London Artist. Architecture and pencil drawing enthusiast! Prints available on my website: https://www.mintysainsbury.com

27/10/2026

This week I’m focusing on creating Indian ink paintings for my upcoming solo exhibition in December (opens five weeks today!).

These paintings have been a few months in the making.

The ideas began with sketches in my notebook on a long train journey from Scotland to London back in August (image 2). I developed them into small compositions, all inspired by my large graphite drawing of the moon seen through a window (image 3).

But finding the right material proved much harder than expected!

I tried graphite (image 4), then acrylic and two different types of Indian ink (image 5). Nothing quite worked. The acrylic looked too blue, the ink too patchy. I even tried making collages from ink-painted paper, without much success 🫠

Eventually, after a lot of experimenting, I found a way of working with Indian ink that I really enjoy. But thought I’d share some photos all the failed experiments along the way!

I’m really excited to see how this new series develops over the coming week, and to share the finished paintings in December!

15/10/2026

Some recent paintings experiments 🎨

Getting ready for my solo exhibition in early December. Can’t wait to be exhibiting some new work alongside my architectural drawings 😊

05/10/2026

Yesterday was the final day of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Director of the exhibition Anita Taylor invited exhibiting artists to give a short presentation on our work.

What I love about this exhibition is that every single piece is not only astonishingly well executed on a technical level, but also has a deeper idea or meaning.

Each artwork asks questions, reveal unsettling truths, invite empathy, and feel thoughtful and refreshing in their originality. They go far beyond simply being beautifully made drawings.

I really admire Anita’s ability to understand each and every artwork in the show and to be able to curate such a varied exhibition showcasing so many different styles and themes. Huge thank you to Anita Taylor and all the team Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize Trinity Buoy Wharf The Big Draw DrawingProjectsUK Parker Harris - Art Consultants

01/10/2026

This drawing currently on display as part of the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize.

The exhibition is open until this Sunday 4th October. Free to attend. Open daily from 11am to 6pm at Trinity Buoy Wharf London.

Exhibition team: Anita Taylor .whitworth Matthew Burrows Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize Trinity Buoy Wharf The Big Draw DrawingProjectsUK Parker Harris - Art Consultants

29/09/2026

Some snaps from last week in France. Packed it in sight seeing, cycling, and kayaking 🏰🚲🛶 It was very inspiring.

Especially loved seeing Rouen Cathedral. I’m a huge fan of Monet’s painting series of the cathedral capturing the changing colours and light throughout the day and year. So special to see it in real life (photo at the end as it was the last stop on the trip).

Photos in order: Amboise, kayaking at Chenonceau Chateau, Tours Cathedral, Azay-le-Rideau Chateau, Chinon, Saumur, cave houses, Rouen Cathedral.

Right now back at work and I’m so excited to get stuck into some new creations! 🎨

21/09/2026

Today I spent my birthday exploring the towns and Chateaus of the Loire in France 🤓🏰 Loved it!!

Photos of the town Blois, Chateau Chambord, the Royal Château of Blois , and Chateau Chaumont 🇫🇷

30/08/2026

Just back from a week up in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Great mix of Edinburgh fringe comedy, seeing friends and family, visiting East Lothian, and some time in the Perthshire hills 🌳

I love the architecture in Scotland - Here’s a mix of the Scottish prints I have alongside some photos from the week.

Artworks:
🏰Edinburgh Castle,
🏛️Stockbridge arch,
🍍Dunmore Park pineapple
🏫 Glasgow School of Art

(Oh and also my print giveaway ends tonight at 9pm for those who haven’t enter and would like to win a print of your choice 😊)

25/08/2026

PRINT GIVEAWAY - I thought it would be nice to end the summer with a little giveaway, as I don’t think I’ve done one of these in about 8 years… eek, sorry!

I’m giving away one limited edition print of your choice from my print collection — any size up to A2 (that includes the towers!)

To enter, just sign up to my studio newsletter via the link in my bio 📧 If you’re already subscribed, you don’t need to do anything as you’ll automatically be entered 😌

I send it out occasionally with exhibition news, private view invites, studio updates and early access to new releases. It’s the best place to hear what I’m working on before it appears here on Instagram - and things do have a habit of getting lost in the algorithm!

✍🏻 Comment below and tell me which print you’d choose!

The giveaway closes Sunday 30th August at 9pm UK time. The winner will be chosen completely at random and I’ll email you directly if you win. Worldwide shipping included 🌍

Good luck! 😊

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