Alice Macdonald

Here are some install shots of @jessicajanecharleston and @joana.galego and my collaborative paintings in Between Us, an exhibtion organised by @binderofwomen_ in collaboration with @sohorevue ! It was so much fun and also so interesting to paint with my friends and see how they approach a painting. I think I learnt a lot in the process! We started with the aim of making some kind of tent or shelter but I think what we have ended up with has been a surprise for us all! A few people have said it’s a womb-like space, which I like! Open until the 6th June ! The gallery is open Wednesday - Saturday 12 -6 pm

Here is my print ‘Kiss Me I Quiver’. It’s part of our binder (print portfolio) which is titled ‘Looking With Open Arms’ with prints by me and @jessicajanecharleston and @joana.galego ! It was a delight to work on this print at @revuestudios_soho with @james_randell_ The Binder Of Women @binderofwomen_ is organised by @piapack and there are three more binders by these fabulous artists! @alicerbrowne @anya.kashina @laurengodfreystudio @piapack @irismcc0nnell @andrea.medjesijones @precious___opara @oliviaster @pepperchilee Swipe for more information about the show and the press release! All the prints will be on display alongside other work by all the artists at Between Us Which opens today (Wednesday) at @sohorevue ! You can also see @eleanormaywatson s solo show in the gallery upstairs! Hope to see you there! #printmaking #drawing #carborundum

I am so happy to be taking part in the @binderofwomen_ s forthcoming show- Between Us Initiated by artist @piapack and @indiarosejames of @sohorevue , the twelve artists in the show were selected through a process of artistic invitation, with each female artist extending the project by inviting another. Thank you so much for inviting me @joana.galego ! It has been very fun and exciting to make collaborative work for the show with @joana.galego and @jessicajanecharleston . it’s been inspiring and generally a delight to see these two artists and friends I admire so much at work. Here are some pictures of the work in progress! Lots of surprises! Alongside our big paintings we’ve also been making prints with @james_randell_ in the @revuestudios_soho print room. Looking forward to sharing more about this soon! Please come and see what we’ve made and celebrate with us at the private view on 22nd April! #privateview #collaboration #friends #painting #drawing

One from last year - Geraniums 55 x 65 cm Distemper on hessian 2025 I have some different varieties of geraniums on my window sill, mostly grown from cuttings from my mum and grandmas geraniums. I love the smell of them. I often forget to water them, but luckily these plants seem to thrive on neglect. #painting #geranium #windowsill #contemporarypainting #drawing

Some monoprint versions of @rannymac by a window with and with out daffodils #drawing #monoprint #printmaking #workonpaper

Have been meaning to share this painting for a while view From The Downs Distemper and collaged canvas on canvas 180 x 150 cm But turning this post into an Alfred appreciation post. Sadly we lost Alfred recently to a strange and very unexpected accident. He was the most good natured, sweet and friendly dog. Who we will miss so much.

Some pictures of @jessicajanecharleston sitting in the sun, made a while ago during my residency at @clovermill_artist_residency #worksonpaper #painting #collage #gouache #sunbathing

Another one on show at the @royalwatercoloursociety as part of Soft Edges, an exhibtion of guest members of the Royal Watercolour Society Open until 28th January 2026 RWS Gallery at Whitcomb Street 3 - 5 Whitcomb Street London, WC2H 7HA

Soft edges opens tomorrow (Thursday) at the lovely @royalwatercoloursociety gallery! Let me know if you’d like to come to the opening as space is limited! Soft Edges is an exhibition of guest members of the Royal Watercolour Society. I became a guest member of the society in 2022 when I was awarded the Young Artist Award at the Open Call exhibition. I will be exhibiting some new works on paper and cardboard alongside some great artists, including my great friend Jessica Jane Charleston @jessicajanecharleston , @ned_elli0tt and many more! The show is open 16th - 28th January 2026 RWS Gallery at Whitcomb Street 3 - 5 Whitcomb Street London, WC2H 7HA Me and @jessicajanecharleston are also running a workshop on the 18th January, you can book through the @royalwatercoloursociety website! #exhibition #watercolourpainting #contemporarypainting #watercolourworkshop #watercolor

Some pictures of the studio and works in progress on the last few studio days of 2025 ! Lots of things I can’t wait to get back to in 2026 - and I am really looking forward to spending much more time in the studio next year thanks to the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation, who I still can’t believe have awarded me a second grant! Thank you so much @elizabethgreenshieldsfdn ! But for now, time for a break! Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and happy new year! #endoftheyear #merrychristmaseveryone #studio #artiststudio #wip

Workshop: Reimagining the Self-Portrait with @alice__mac and @jessicajanecharleston Guest RWS Sunday 18th January 2026 To celebrate the opening of Soft Edges, the RWS will be hosting a one-off workshop with Guest Members Alice Macdonald and Jessica Jane Charleston at RWS Gallery. In this workshop you will join both artists in reimagining what the self-portrait can be. Using the self-portrait as a starting point, you will be guided to create new characters and scenes, drawing from life, the imagination, props and drapery. You will start the day by exploring how other artists have re-imagined the self portrait, looking at artists like Paula Rego, Alice Neel, Edvard Munch, Chantal Joffe and many more. Alice and Jessica will lead various short exercises experimenting with materials and composition, and you will be guided to create a more considered watercolour painting in the afternoon. Suitable for all levels, this workshop will be a playful and inventive experience. ~ More information and tickets are available through the link in our bio. Limited availability ~ Toy Horse (Double Portrait) by Jessica Jane Charleston Guest RWS black ink Self Portrait in Grandma's Mirror by Alice MacDonald Guest RWS watercolour

So surprised and happy to be included in the @delphiangallery ‘s online exhibtion Papier III! So many wonderful artists in the show! You can see all the works through the link in @delphiangallery bio! (My work is on page 3?) This is a work on paper that has lead to paintings on canvas, based on drawings of @enlaarboleda playing the clarinet #papier #worksonpaper #drawing #distemper #paintingonpaper #delphiangallery