“Most of my life I have been fortunate enough to have lived in Dorset where I discovered that the Isle of Purbeck is an inspiration of natural wonders. I hope my work conveys something of the magic of this unique county. My paintings focus on sea and landscapes using the translucency of watercolour paints embellished … Read more
Hi I’m Nichole, I started my creative journey, like so many, being inspired by our stunning countryside and coastlines we’re fortunate enough to find on our doorstep, here in Dorset, which my family and I try to explore regularly. Fine art was originally my passion, but found my love for silversmithing and creating silver clay … Read more
Having completed a Fine Art degree at Surrey Institute of Art and Design, I have been fortunate to teach art at Secondary level and also progress my career as a professional painter. Purbeck holds a special place in my heart and I try to imbue in my work this sense of the precious using gold … Read more
This year I decided to release my creative spirit whilst exploring and having some fun using simple squiggles. This was a personal challenge as this is a completely new drawing technique never ventured before personally. After experimenting with this new technique I found a complimentary and balanced composition by drawing the face in the finest … Read more
“Estella Walton is an oil painter whose practice is guided by Northern Renaissance techniques studied during her degree in art history at the University of Bristol. Her work focuses on landscapes and portraits informed by British folktales and classic literature, grounded in her upbringing in Purbeck. Purbeck has long been a significant influence on Estella’s … Read more
Local artist enjoying her love for strong colours in and around the Purbeck area. Mainly watercolours but enjoying some Acrylic and Oils in recent years.
I’m a jeweller based in Harman’s Cross. I create nature-inspired pieces using traditional silversmithing techniques and the majority of my work is hand fabricated with the odd piece being cuttle fish cast. My designs are inspired by foraging, folklore, and the beauty of the UK countryside and beaches. I craft each piece using recycled silver … Read more
“I am a teaching and practising artist based in Dorset, working from my own pottery studio. My work includes studio pottery, ceramic sculpture, mixed-media painting and large-scale metalwork sculpture. I’m interested in the figure and emotional connection. Clay sits at the centre of my practice because it’s direct, physical and honest. Ideas often move between … Read more
“My work is my life. Everywhere I have been, everything I have seen and everything I have done is reflected in my interpretations of the world. My wildlife paintings are very popular but I also enjoy re-living my days as a travel photographer creating images from as far afield as Africa, Europe, Iceland, Australia as … Read more
“After studying Fine Art at University Lucy became a full time artist back in 2014. Known mostly for her humorous ‘Moo Selfie’ series, Lucy is inspired by our stunning coast and countryside and combines it with some of the curious characters she meets on her country walks. With a permanent Gallery in Swanage you can … Read more
“Thoughtprints evolved whilst walking my dog on the beach in the days of lockdown; immersed in nature and soothed by the sea, I realised how every day told a different story… This was translated into my seascape photography, adding therapeutic and motivational quotes to inspire and anchor the scene to the thought. I have a … Read more
Nicky is a local artist from Swanage who creates vivid, illustrative paintings in gouache focusing on local wildlife and scenery.