Michael J Ashcroft ROI

‘Opening Night, Palace Theatre, Manchester’ 11” x 14” Oil on board This is the first of my new Manchester paintings showing at the upcoming exhibition @ContemporarySix FROM IMPRESSIONISM TO INDUSTRIALISM: VALETTE, LOWRY & BEYOND 19 MARCH - 23 APRIL 2026

@ContemporarySix Save the date!!! 19th March- 23rd April For a major celebration of Northern art at ‘From Impressionism to Industrialism: Valette, Lowry & Beyond’. Michael Ashcroft 
High Flying Birds, Deansgate, Manchester 
31 x 23 cm 
Oil on Board 
£1200

@SteMangini I did indeed and a shankeys whip 😉👍

@MJAshcroft Did it have a Shamrock on top?

Mines a Guinness Oil on Board michaeljohnashcroft.com/collections/22…

Red has been expressing love, power and danger for centuries. The story of how we've made and used red through the ages is fascinating - from cave pigments to your studio today. Full post on the blog 👇 What's your go-to red? ❤️ artsupplies.co.uk/redhistory #ArtHistory #ColourTheory

His and hers Oil on board 5” x 7” Now available by clicking the link below. michaeljohnashcroft.com/collections/22…

@auspost Hi there My parcel from the UK which includes paintings has been sent to Queensland Australia instead of America and is about to be delivered today 10th Feb to the wrong address any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

The Sustainability Impact Award goes to i=Change for accelerating the impact of extraordinary development projects focused on women and girls’ empowerment and now also mitigates the effects of climate change! #AustraliaPostORIAS #ORIAS23

@Beathhigh Yeah they would stand in front of the easel while I was painting 😂👍

Sometimes Brown’s Place gets busy…

The Black Cap #camdentown is reopening on 21st March! 🎉🍻👀 The iconic pub closed in April 2015, closed for more than a decade. Declared an Asset of Community Value (ACV) by Camden Council. #pubsreopening #livemusic #drag #cabaret #lgbt

Coloured pencils aren’t just for kids anymore - they’re a serious art medium. Choosing the right range can be tricky, so we’ve broken down our favourites and what makes each shine 🖍️ artsupplies.co.uk/colpencilguide #ColouredPencil #Drawing

@TitanicBrewers Lovely that!!! I had it tonight at the Leyland lion.

Chesterfield CAMRA Winter Beer Festival is in full swing and you can find our Raspberry Pale and Last Porter Call pouring at the festival. If you're in the area, pop in! 📍Winding Wheel, Holywell Street, Chesterfield, S41 7SA

Bromley’s art have pulled it out of the bag and delivered my Ampersand boards. @BromleysArt

After the success of the January pint pot paintings I am going to continue to paint on the wonderful 7” x 5” @ampersand_art boards and will add works as and when to my website under the 7” x 5” oil paintings folder. Click below. 👇 michaeljohnashcroft.com/collections/22…

31 Paintings 31 Pints 31 Days michaeljohnashcroft.com

Some brushes quietly earn their place. The Escoda Versatil handles fine detail and broad washes alike, moving easily across watercolour and acrylic. What makes a brush feel ‘just right’ to you? 🖌️ artsupplies.co.uk/versatil #PaintBrushes #Escoda

Choosing watercolour paper is tricky - texture, weight & absorbency all matter. Our Mini Starter Pack lets you test surfaces without committing. Which paper do you love most? artsupplies.co.uk/ministarter #Watercolour #Paper

New Pint pot now available by clicking the link below. ‘Band of Brothers’ Oil on board 7” x 5” michaeljohnashcroft.com/collections/22… #beer #oilpainting #stilllife

Oils reward patience & curiosity. Our beginner’s guide shares 6 tips to get started, whether you’re new or returning. What’s the first thing you try when painting with oils? artsupplies.co.uk/oilpaint #OilPainting #ArtGuide

@Beathhigh That would make a great painting 👍

The Shore, Leith, this morning.

Have you started a new sketchbook in 2026? For some it’s thrilling, for others intimidating. Be honest: does a fresh sketchbook make you excited 😍 or nervous 😬? artsupplies.co.uk/sketchbooks #Sketchbook #Drawing