“Living by the sea has always been a privilege, and it’s ever-changing energy and transient nature are central to my work. The coastline, with its dynamic landscape and shifting moods provides constant inspiration. I often walk the coastline, absorbing the sights, sounds and textures, which I then bring together through drawing and painting. My approach … Read more
“I paint mostly in oils and pastels, being initially tutored to paint oils in a traditional way, coming to pastels much later in life. Having lived not far from the sea for most of my life I am fascinated by all things marine and just love the shapes of boats. I’m also inspired to paint … Read more
Most of my paintings are inspired by the ever-changing moods of the Dorset coastline and landscape. I like to paint spontaneously and intuitively, engaging that eternal part of us that connects with the land and cannot be described by words.
“I enjoy using a variety of different ways of describing shape, pattern and texture, mainly in land and seascapes. I achieve varying degrees of representational accuracy often veering towards abstract or semi-abstract. I like to try to express the feeling of being there and often a painting will decide what direction it would like to … Read more
I am a young local artist from Swanage and have been exhibiting my art work around Swanage since the age of 8 years old. Currently I am showing my work in the Ballard and Bay, Seasons Green, Gallery On The Square, Blue Lias Gallery and Fossil Blue Gallery whilst taking part in exhibitions such as … Read more
“I am a mixed media artist working in the contemporary abstract style. For 18 years I taught Art at GCSE and A Level in several schools. What drives me to create is as mysterious to me as it is fascinating. I just know that I have to do it. Perhaps it was the access to … Read more
The episodes of extreme weather we have been experiencing this autumn and winter has led me to work on a series of paintings under the title ‘Wild Dorset’. I have been going for walks in the local area and making sketches in situ. I have returned to my studio to create paintings using gouache and … Read more
I paint for the joy of it. Watching each piece unfold in front of my eyes is like opening a world of light, movement and discovery.
“I have a background in Illustration, having studied for a graphic design degree in Leeds before working in advertising, book illustration and greeting card design. I have now discovered lino printing and love every step of making my prints, from carving the design to the excitement of seeing the finished print revealed. Every print is … Read more
“I have had a passion for art for as long as I can remember and decided from an early age that art would always be a big part of my life so it was no surprise that I chose to do a degree in Art and Design. After graduating I travelled the world with my … Read more
“My fascination with metals began as a toddler handing spanners to my father as he worked on his motorcycle and side car. After a few detours involving post graduate research and teaching physics, I eventually took up jewellery making as a hobby. I instantly knew that I would spend the rest of my life exploring … Read more
An illustrative artist using varied techniques to produce detailed depictions of nature and landscapes