“Living in Swanage the beautiful landscape, my love of wildlife and diverse nature of the Isle of Purbeck provide me with the inspiration for my work. I trained at Southampton Solent University where I was introduced to a wide variety of printmaking techniques and gained a First Class degree in Illustration. I developed a speciality … Read more
“Diane Roberts is a local artist who expresses her lifelong passion for Dorset and coastline in textiles After studying painting at college in London and following many years lecturing locally, Diane developed and interest in textiles and has spent some years training and developing the skills to enable her to produce works that are both … Read more
Textile and multidisciplinary artist working from home in central Swanage and selling nationally.
I share my working life between architecture and art. In my paintings I use soft pastels as a medium and take inspiration from local landscapes. I love working en plein air and all my studio pieces are directly influenced by the walks I take. I try to translate the shifting seasons and dramatic coastal weather … Read more
Using fabric layers and free motion embroidery, Laura transforms images into textile art pieces. Currently, Laura is combining her chosen medium with her love of exploration by creating textile maps. When starting a project she references OS maps, local and historical maps, as well as drawing on ‘walking research’. She then chooses layers, working with … Read more
“Eleanor is a Dorset based artist and began to develop her art practice following moving to Dorset and immersing herself in the stunning vistas of the Purbeck landscape which have become a huge inspiration to her art practice. Eleanor makes most of her initial work ‘en plein air’ enjoying the energetic, immediate and visceral quality … Read more
A fresh collection of work exploring different expressions of the landscape. Comprising textiles and free motion embroidery, oil paintings and pastel drawings. The exhibition will be on display in the circular stone building of a former water tower.
Cathy Veale paints large seascapes, driven by a lifelong fascination with water and inspired by Dorset’s distinctive coastline. Having an affinity with sea, she has spent many hours studying the movement and ever- changing patterns of light created by the sky’s interaction with the sea’s reflections. Cathy also works to commission and sells a wide … Read more
Cathy is recognised for her captivating coastal artwork, famed for large watercolour seascapes illustrating light, colour and texture.
My semi abstract paintings originate in memories, observations, and Norse and Greek mythology. My paintings reflect layers of feeling joy and curiosity. The naming of paintings is important to me as the names themselves carry insight into what I, the artist, hope the viewer will perceive or see.
Colour filled magical semi-abstract paintings of mythology and nature. Greeting cards also.
Inspired by the colours and shapes of nature, I layer acrylic mediums and discover joy in the unexpected and unplanned.