Rosemary Bonney is a Dartmoor-based artist living in the village of Holne. In 2018 she was a finalist in the Devon Life landscape artist of the year and her work has been represented and reported in a number of magazines and newspapers including Devon Life...
'Sunflower In a Blue Vase' "Can you tell us a bit about the influences upon your practice?" My practice is influenced by other artists especially the Scottish Colourist and some of the Camden artists. I have huge admiration for the work of Van Gough. I like...
'Whangerai' "What do you look for when selecting a subject?" This very much depends on what I'm shooting of course. For my minimalist landscape work I'm looking for lines, form, space and isolation as opposed to to any defined subject matter, which in a countryside as beautifully...
Jan Underdown is a Dorset-based artist who lives near the New Forest. In 'Mr Fox' you use an abstract acrylic flow background. Can you tell us more about your use of this technique in your work and what you like about it? Mr Fox is a very...
Merle Sild is an Estonian born artist working in Plymouth. Her work features mystical images and vibrant colours. Can you tell us more about your use of oil and cold wax in your painting "Canonteign Fall" ? Cold wax is a dense paste that is brilliant for...
Christine Derrick has lived in North Somerset all her life and paints a variety of different themes. 'Pelargoniums' When and why did you first develop an interest in flowers as a subject matter? The interest developed as the result of back pains over twenty years ago, which...
Christine Rogers is a Dorset artist who works mainly with acrylics which she finds lend themselves well to the subtleties of the many moods and colours of the landscape. "WINDY DAY, WASHING LEDGE, KIMMERIDGE" What are the themes that most inspire you the most? I find anything in...
Tamsin Dearing is based on the south coast of Cornwall. She has had her beautiful detailed work selected for several exhibitions with the society of Women Artists and ING. "Goldfinch" pastel painting. "Goldfinch’ is a pastel painting of immense detail and complexity. How...
Chris Wilmshurst is based in Wimborne, Dorset. She works in a variety of media and is inspired by landscapes and townscapes in Dorset. "Path Through the Allotments" "Can you tell us more about your work ‘Path Through the Allotments’, how does this painting reflect...
Ian Hedley is a graphite artist based in Dorset. He is self taught and takes much of his inspiration from the beautiful natural landscape where he lives. His work is sold and exhibited across Dorset. Ian's portraits have gained national recognition from the Society for...
