OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Welcome to October’s newsletter featuring new art from five talented gallery artists on the theme of movement.

Julie Chadbourne ‘Sea Garden 1’
Julie Chadbourne
Abstract shapes in brilliant blue and turquoise depict the underwater world. ‘Sea Garden 1’ mimics the shapes and patterns that remind the viewer of aquatic plants swaying in the current. Julie’s goal in her painting was to ‘mimic the organic and unpredictable patterns found in nature’. Therefore, the random nature of fluid art is perfect for showing the ocean’s many moods, from stormy to serene. Fluid art has been a passion since Julie’s time as a student at Winchester College.
Complex layers are created by the using cold wax and resin to evoke the depth and movement of water. As well as oceanic themes, Julie also explores landscapes and other abstract forms. Subjects are influenced by her long-standing connection to the sea, the coastline and her extensive travels.

Thomas Hjelm Art ‘Drifting Sands’
Thomas Hjelm
Thomas expresses his vivid imagination in his abstracts that combine both land and sea. A high quality oil paint is his medium of choice for its richness and texture.
Working exclusively in portrait orientation, he creates medium to large canvases ‘that leave a thoughtful impact and a sense of feeling’ with the viewer. This is achieved through the evocative colours he chooses and his skilled choice of abstract composition.

Sophie Lawther-Dunn ‘Wild’
Sophie Lawther-Dunn
‘Wild’ is a work full of movement. The unspoilt naturalistic landscape is portrayed in a series of energetic and defined brushstrokes.
‘I like to use the natural world as an unfiltered expression of emotion, hoping to create pieces that are deeply personal to the viewer. Both escapism and self reflection are central to my work.. So is loud music and chocolate biscuits.’
Sophie is a self-taught artist, working mainly in acrylic and metal leaf. She enjoys experimenting with different techniques and styles.

David Chambers ‘High Seas Racing’
David Chambers
‘High Seas Racing’ is a work rich in narrative, power and skill. David’s work is reminiscent of the great marine artists who captured the scenes from the Golden Age of sail between the mid 19th Century and the early 20th Century. This oil painting captures the drama of a sailing boat battling through rough seas.
David hails from a long line of Marine artists. His work is widely collected both home and abroad.

Marian Young ‘A Ripple on the Lake’
Marian Young
Marian’s work is semi-abstract and highly stylised. Her acrylic paintings are evocative and atmospheric, conferring a sense of place. Subtle in treatment, she skilfully depicts the shoreline, sea and land. She aims for her work to convey a ‘sense of unity, balance and cohesion’.
Marian’s method of working does not involve the use of any preliminary sketches, nor photos. Instead, she works intuitively.