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 do you build the layers in your work to create a sense…
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 Graphic Fine Art. “Corfe Castle Through the Trees“ “How did…
Joanne Spencer is based in Wiltshire. She specialises in beautiful reduction Lino print and takes her inspiration from the natural world and architecture. She presents her work in exclusive editions up to a maximum of 10 prints. “Clifton Sunset” “What would you say are your key inspirations and why?” If you had asked me that…
Telephone box Can you tell us about your abstract painting ‘Telephone Box’, what inspired you to paint this subject? Telephone Box” was originally inspired by a clump of trees on the horizon on the road from Saltash to Callington. Then, like all my paintings it grew into something else as I worked on it. The…
. What was your inspiration for ‘Sea of Tranquility’. How does this work reflect the preoccupations of your practice? The Cornish waters can vary so much, from clear, calm azure to the depth of darkness and white horses on a windy day. Blues and greens also go well together. In this painting, I chose all…
This week our artist of the week is Dorset based artist Sue Smith Your landscape painting ‘Moonlit Stour’ was produced using pastel. Can you explain more about what drew you to this scene and why did you choose pastel for this work?‘ Moonlit Stour is a pastel painting and won me a place in the…
This week our artist of the week is Cornwall based abstract artist Carol Burns. “Can you tell us about your abstract work and more generally the artistic influences upon it?” Abstract art is about having a strong emotional reaction to colour and texture. It sounds simple enough – if they perfectly balance the painting will…
This week our artist of the week is Somerset-based artist Mary Vanderplank. “Paintings such as ‘To the Slopes (Wellington Monument, Somerset)’ and ‘Floods X (North Curry Moor Somerset)’ depict the rural beauty of Somerset. Do you have a particular favourite Somerset place to paint?” Living above North Curry Moor means that most journeys from home…
This week the artist of the week is Devon based artist Claire Kinsey “Your bold, abstract work ‘The Bay/Shelter Devon’ shows a real appreciation of colour. Can you tell us more about the importance of colour both to you and your practice? “ For me colour is everything in my work, colours have to work…
‘The River Tarrant, Tarrant Crawford’ is a beguiling watercolour full of light, movement and detail. Can you tell us more about your use of watercolour and the development of your technique?” I love to paint water – sea, rivers, lakes, ponds and waterfalls. I really enjoy the challenge of capturing the waves and ripples, the…
“Lining up the view” This week the artist of the week is the Somerset based artist Jill Preston. “What are the biggest influences on your work?” I am often inspired by the landscape of Britain, especially the South West and Scottish coasts with their fishing villages and harbours. The changing moods of the sea…
Joan Moncrieffe (Prowse) is a professional artist designer, and works in many different media, watercolour, pencil, pastel, wool, metal and wood to mention a few. She specialises in needle felting, wildlife illustration and three dimensional creations. She is based in Exmouth, Devon. We began by asking her about wild life being a…