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A Long-Awaited Update: A Two-Piece Commission
Hey Freddo's, I'm trialling this name for you, my readers... We'll see how it goes down. It's been a while since I've posted here, I thought I'd pick this blogging thing back up with an insight into the latest commission I embarked on. It's safe to say it started off feeling pretty familiar, the two textured paintings homed techniques I’ve developed over the years and a colour palette I naturally gravitate toward. I thought it would be straightforward. But pretty quickly, thi
Fred McGrail
Dec 11, 2025


Hope and Resistance, a community exhibition
What an incredible evening! So, I had the chance to be part of an amazing exhibition hosted by photographer Connor Pope, the creative force behind @brumstills on Instagram. The event brought together 15 talented artists from different creative fields including photographers, fashion designers, painters, and collage artists all showcasing their work under the theme Hope and Resistance . From start to finish, the experience was 10/10, with everyone working together as a team t
Fred McGrail
Mar 12, 2025


A Look Back at the West Midlands Painters Exhibition
Last June, I had the chance to be part of the West Midlands Painters Exhibition organised by Bostin Art Gallery. It was my first exhibition of 2024 and my first one since finishing my Masters degree. After spending so much time experimenting and figuring out my niche, it felt great to showcase a set of paintings that worked together as a collective. The exhibition brought together painters from all over the West Midlands, each with totally different styles and backgrounds. T
Fred McGrail
Mar 8, 2025
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