Hope Cove “Tell us more about your practice, art background and current inspiration?” I’m a textile artist best known for my illustrative work which is filled with colour, light and often witty references. I also create abstract textural work showing my unique take on the natural world. I am a self-taught artist although much of my…
Dreamy Morning “Light is a central theme of your oil painting “Dreamy Morning “. How important are both light and coastal themes to your practice?” I have always loved the sea and many of my paintings are of coastal landscapes featuring the ever changing shape and colours formed by the combination of the land,…
Welcome to Art Gallery SW monthly newsletter. This month we feature the work of talented local photographers and graphite artists. This is a busy month for a lot of artists. There is Devon Open Studios and Somerset Open Studios. Please look out for our social media posts on our artists taking part in the exhibitions. Lastly continuing, is…
Welcome to Art Gallery SW monthly newsletter. This month we feature our virtual exhibition we are running showcasing the talent of local artists. Below is a selection of works from the exhibition. This exhibition supports the essential work of the South West Ambulance services. It is divided into four smaller exhibitions with artworks from the area covered by: Cornwall Air Ambulance Dorset and Somerset…
Welcome to Art Gallery SW monthly newsletter. Each month we plan short interesting art based topics illustrated with a works from our gallery artists. This month we feature Marine Art and look at the versatile medium of pen and ink. We are having a new exciting online exhibition starting on July 16th. It is in aid of the Air Ambulance charities…
“Early Birds’” “What are the benefits and disadvantages of gouache as a medium?“Gouache loves paper and paper loves gouache! A good quality watercolour paper will absorb gouache beautifully, but still present a vivid colour on its surface. Because of the method in which I work, without washes, I use the paint in a particular way…
“Walking the Southwest Coastal Path“ “Your painting ‘Walking the Southwest Coastal Path near Lynton, North Devon’, was created as part of an ongoing project. Can you tell us more about this project and also how you go about choosing subjects on the route?“ Walking, and painting, the SW coast path was a project I started…
“Girl in the window” . “Tell us more about your black and white paintings and the benefits of working in black and white?“ Most of my life has been spent in Ophthalmic optics [Supply of prescription glasses] Although I have been painting for over 30 years, full time after the optical practice closed. The…
“Punch and Judy” “What inspires you to paint and how do you develop your ideas?“ My paintings are figurative explorations of the world around me. Having trained at Art College in a traditional ethos I came to appreciate the process of looking intently and recording accurately. I am inspired by making drawings to inform…
Welcome to Art Gallery SW monthly newsletter. Each month we plan short interesting art based topics illustrated with a works from our gallery artists. This month we are featuring Landscape art and Impressionist art featuring works from Alan King, Andrew Cottrell, Rosemary Bonney, Angie Seaway, Belinda Reynell and Arty Angelika. “Sunset over the long Barrow” Artist’s have been inspired by the…
Wiltshire-based artist Andrew Cottrell is known for his landscapes of the South West, where he has lived most of this life. “Avebury Stones“ “What inspired you to specialise in landscape painting?” I am inspired by colour, light and texture whether it’s in a landscape, cityscapes or seascapes from around the world that inspires me. The…
“Windsor Tree Series (After the Rain)” “Tell us more about your inspirations, in particular trees that feature strongly in your work”. I draw a lot of inspiration from my walks and paint from photos that I take. Berkshire is home to the Windsor Great Park which has a varied landscape and the trees in particular…