Art & Art History
Sophie Ploeg is an art historian, artist and art tutor
Inspired By The Past
I am an art historian, artist and art tutor. I love how history can put things in perspective and in my paintings and research I aim to celebrate the great human story we are all part of.
Writing
The Blog
My Blog is for art history lovers, those interested in lace history, and of course, artists. See a random selection here or go straight to the blog of your choice:
research
History
Much of my art work involves art history and I am currently spending most of my time working on an MA in ancient history, with a focus on Roman art. I am also working on an article on the role of lace in late Tudor and early Stuart portraiture, a project I started way back for the National Portrait Gallery’s BP Travel Award. Find out more about my research here and check out the art history blog here.
Painting
Paintings
My art varies from floral still life to dramatic drapery pieces, portrait commissions and pastel sketches. I work in oils and soft pastel. Much of my paintings feature fabrics, and, especially, lace. I have always had a love of portrait painting.
Teaching
Sophie’s Art School
Sophie’s Art School is my very own online painting school. In my art school I offer online courses, tutorials, articles and much more for those wishing to improve their art. Find out more by clicking the button below:
testimonials
What they say
Ben Luke
London Evening Standard 2013
There are some real successes, mostly on an intimate scale: Sophie Ploeg’s Self-Portrait with Lace Collar sensitively describes the delicacy of human skin as her luminous face emerges from a dark interior [...]
(Review BP Portrait Award, National Portrait Gallery, 2013)
A happy student
Sophie’s Art School
This is the most unique online art course I have taken. The setup is unique and the contents takes a pastel newbie from pastel and paper types through mark making and beyond. Also Sophie is there every step of the way and I think that she is the most valuable resource in the course.
A Client
Sophie’s Art
I am gazing at her face as I type and I am quite overwhelmed by the picture. The detail and colouring is breathtaking. Thank you.
Contact Information
Email: sophie@sophieploeg.com
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