Alan takes photographs in both colour and monochrome. With either his major interest is light.

Alexander’s work focuses primarily on the human form. Working with a wide variety of media such as oil paints, pastels, ink and clay, he enjoys experimenting with different techniques in order to reflect the energy and soul of the subject, capturing it so ...

Alison is a sculptor, working in mainly fused glass and wire, and a mix of media. She continues to draw inspiration from the wonders of the oceans and rivers but is also looking to the skies. From a murmuration of starlings to swooping swallows, woodpecke ...

As a designer maker specialising in printmaking, inspiration comes from a process of visual interrogation of the natural and human environment and discoveries made through the action of making. Responding to my own briefs or to commissions, I use my uniqu ...

I am a painter and printmaker, and my work is inspired by the Wiltshire landscape and the North Coast of Cornwall. The work begins in the landscape with drawings and colour notes; back in my garden studio the work is re-thought and developed. Print-making ...

This year Ann is taking inspiration from the abundance of colours and shapes found whilst walking in the countryside and woodlands near her home. Ann loves mixing painting, printing and stitch to create the rich textures and patterns seen on plants, tree ...

As a few long-standing collectors of mine will know, I started off my practice as a wildlife sculptor and worked for over twenty years as a commercial artist... But when that came to an end a decade ago, I instinctively turned to painting and embraced the ...

Ann champions the coloured pencil and loves the flexibility and colour brilliance that can be achieved with quality pencils. She often combines colour with pure graphite drawing and is constantly experimenting to develop new techniques and approaches in h ...

Anna Simmons paints in oil. Her main interest lies in creating a sense of space and light in an architectural background. Inclusion of figures is important, adding a further dimension - a kind of bridge between worlds. She also paints landscapes in wat ...

Arran continues to experiment with different print techniques , sometimes mixing them with other media. She returns regularly to Lepe, on the Solent and Cornwall where she finds inspiration for her work. She will also be exhibiting Life Drawings, Paintin ...

In the dim and distant past Arty, then known as Chrys, studied Graphics at Camberwell College of Art. Having fulfilled her earning a living and childrearing responsibilities, she returned to her love of drawing, especially life drawing. Over the past few ...

Beena is a self taught artist, who literally pours herself onto the canvas to create abstract pictures using acrylic or epoxy resin. She’s never happier than having projects on the go and finds herself obsessed about her work and looking at ways to use ...

Wearable head pieces for all occasions. I love exploring colour, texture and structure, using traditional methods and techniques.

Through the lockdowns Belinda worked in London at her dining room table and in her studio in Mildenhall. She will show this new body of work at the Open Studios as it demonstrates the importance of continuing through difficult times. The work shows her mo ...

Bronte is a printmaker who specialises in relief printing, her preferred method of printing is lino and woodblock. Bronte is a nature enthusiast and spends much of her spare time immersed in the environment on long walks or outdoor swimming. Brontes prin ...

The past 12 months have been pivotal in the career of pastel painter Cathy Pearce. “Becoming an associate artist for Unison Colour has been a tremendous honour.” The first lockdown saw the development of her lively, floral still life compositions, a new ...

Chris is a watercolour artist and children’s book illustrator, influenced by Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham and Norman Rockwell. He will be showing a collection of original illustrations, drawings, signed limited edition prints, cards and books. A number ...

WATERCOLOURS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Exhibition majors on Burma and Venice. The effects of atmosphere, temperature and light are my special interest, – particularly back-lit subjects using rich colour and interesting reflected lights in the shadows to ...

**** STOP PRESS ***** Open an extra weekend 24th and 25th July ... Amazing location under the Alton white horse, great refreshments and a beautiful studio all in the Vale of Pewsey. Deborah’s still life photography is executed with precision and an ...

The term “mixed media” probably best describes my work over the last two years. Whilst continuing to create photoart, the opportunities for camera work have been limited. Consequently, the balance between photoart and painting in my studio has shifted t ...

Diccon Dadey is a metal sculptor working in mild steel to fabricate a wonderfully eclectic collection of modern and traditional house and garden art in 3D form. Whether contemporary or traditional; whether abstract or a reflection of nature, a Dadey M ...

I primarily paint in oils, painting landscapes and still lifes. I am inspired by the playful effect of sunlight and how it affects colour and atmosphere within nature. My landscapes often depict tracks and roads conjuring up the sense of optimism, exci ...

Drawing, and Life Drawing in particular, is at the heart of my work. However, as working away from home has not been possible for some time my use of my sketch books, not only as a receptical for ideas and inspiration but for basic drawing practice, h ...

Jacqui enjoys creating textured and weathered surfaces for her range of Coastal wall tiles and Strata vessels. Glazes, slips, and oxides are layered, sanded back and fired multiple times until the desired effect is realized. Her Raku vessels also have c ...

In addition to a wide variety of paint,print and collage work, I will be showing mono prints, using natural forms, with a preference for the skeletal remains of plants. I use traditional methods of print making. Etching press and hand pulled using lino, J ...

Jane spends the winter months designing, cutting and carving intricate designs in lino: individual petals, leaves, wings and shells. As spring arrives she takes these into the studio to create ceramic lights in hand made paper porcelain, arranging the man ...

The beautiful rural location near my home provides the inspiration for my artwork. I mainly use mono type methods of printing as it allows a more expressive approach to my prints. Core themes of Landscapes, Birds, Fish, and Flowers are revisited often. I ...

My artwork is loose , often colourful , impressionist inspired. I enjoy experimenting with Mark’s, texture and different subjects.

Jeannette has made a Limited Edition of Murrine bowls especially for Open Studios. Her Studio is at Ogbourne St. George, where she teaches and creates her beautiful Glass, including Commissions . She has been working with glass for over 20 years and is ...

Drawing and painting out in nature are an essential part of my work. This along with memories of things seen and heard are a starting point for a painting. Once started the process and manipulation of paint take on a life of their own until there is a ...

I create colourful sculpture and jewellery using iridescent shades of anodised titanium and niobium and moving, coloured LEDs. Whether worn on the body or displayed at home, these objects sparkle and catch the eye. This year I am exhibiting a new range of ...

The studio is a modern light and airy space overlooking the garden. It is a wonderful addition to our family home and is a haven full of paint, easels and sketches. The garden and environment provide most of the inspiration for my work which draws on th ...

Multi-award winning artist who has developed a deep relationship with the landscape and wildlife. “I paint exploring the potential that connects with the natural world, weather moods and light plays on land and water.“ Exhibited at the Royal Institut ...

Kareen creates beautiful wooden platters with pictures which often reflect the local landscape or wildlife. The platters are hand made from locally sourced wood, usually Oak and the pictures are burned into the wood by hand. There is a variety of ready m ...

Painting in watercolours and oil, I work mostly to commission on landscapes, still life and garden paintings. I would love you to visit my small studio where you can see examples of my work, some of which will be in progress.

Kate enjoys painting all manner of subjects from the natural world, and will be exhibiting a range of work this year including landscapes and seascapes. She works in a variety of media and her techniques and methods are constantly evolving, although her ...

Kim discovered stone carving purely by chance 17 years ago on completion of a Degree in Drawing for Fine Art Practice. She fell in love with the medium and can totally loose herself in the process of creating a sculpture.. All pieces are made using tradit ...

Lesley continues to explore images conjured up by various words and phrases... and narrative inspired paintings which incorporate figures, plants and objects. Her Toyshelf pictures give her opportunities to create still lives which have proved to be popul ...

I have always loved taking photographs and printing them. Recently the flowers in my garden and the challenge of small birds has intrigued me. I enjoy colour, especially in the winter months, this is when I explore a bit of etching from my prints. I ...

This year Lisi will introduce her letter carving in wood and her interest in abstract writing. Here the shapes are not characters as we expect. It is down to the viewer to interpret what they want to ‘read’, just like an abstract work of art. It removes ...

Mark continues to develop his Cross-Over imagery: Photographs are disrupted and re-assembled into graphic abstract form, shedding new perspectives on familiar forms.

Mary works in stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware. She creates bowls and vessels thrown on the potters wheel and formed and decorated to reflect the rolling hills of the Wiltshire countryside. She also makes a range of domestic stoneware including mugs ...

I am sharing the studio with Rebecca Spicer, Sophia Spicer and Vincent Stokes. My work includes landscapes and seascapes in oils and pastels. Through my paintings I explore the underlying structure of the land, the power of the sea and the transient qua ...

Michelle designs and creates textiles for the home including cushions and lampshades, fine art textiles and scarves. She uses a range of textile techniques including screen printing, digital printing, hand dying, free machine embroidery, hand embr ...

POP Goes the Pixel. An exhibition of new work by Micky Thompson featuring predominantly semi-abstract female nudes employing bright colour within simplified shapes. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with Susie Bigglestone within her photographi ...

Living high on the Wiltshire Downs provides an ideal environment for watercolour landscape painting. I have explored other media but always return to watercolour. I love the beautiful unpredictable interplay of pigment with water. I paint mainly landscap ...

I am inspired daily living where I do in the heart of Pewsey Vale. Walking regularly in the landscape I document what I see on camera and in my sketchbooks, these become my references for my paintings and mixed media projects. I love colour, light, shade, ...

I make an eclectic variety of stoneware ceramic forms. They range from flat wall pieces, usually just black and white, sometimes with the addition of red, to highly coloured functional mugs, jugs, bowls and vases. The bowls can get quite large, up to 50cm ...

With a background in landscape design, Normandy’s affinity with nature is captured by his use of earthy tones and natural colours. The visual aspect of the formation of rust and verdigris inspires his powerful, abstract work. Normandy uses a specialist pa ...

This year I'm exhibiting ink drawings of various sizes, the largest being 115 x 85cm, the smallest 29 x 42cm. The Wiltshire landscape and Savernake trees are my main focus. Weather permitting there will be 2 or 3 oil paintings in the garden too. You'll ...

Pascale will show local and French landscapes, cityscapes from London, Porto, Paris, and a series of pencil portraits. Her subject remains varied but the style is recognisable with a distinctive use of colours and techniques. Pascale will be sharing her ...

Paul is once again delighted to be sharing the wonderful Pavilion Studio with ceramic artist Sally Osborne. Over the last 2 years Paul's work in oils includes landscapes from in and around the Pewsey Vale and further afield, as well as still life studio p ...

Paul is a photographer inspired by the landscape and nature. Attracted by shape and form and the forces of nature, he shoots in both monochrome and colour. Wiltshire and Salisbury Plain feature large in Paul's work but he ventures further afield when p ...

Chinese Brush Painting I‘ve been doing Chinese Brush Painting for many years, going to classes... and learning different styles of Chinese painting, Meticulous, Free Style, Mixed, in the styles of Master Ch. Brush Painters, Classical and Modern. My work ...

My studio, which I am sharing with Beetle Spicer, Mary Wilkinson and Vincent Stokes is a charming garden house set in an extensive romantic woodland and walled garden. Which you are most welcome to see! My work, paintings and drawings, (in a variety of m ...

The first weekend of Marlborough Open Studios is also the grand opening of Talos Art Gallery, with an exhibition of bronze sculpture by Emma Mac Dermott and Richard Atkinson-Willes. The gallery is then open each MOS weekend. During each weekend Richard ...

I was a professional illustrator for many years. I have transferred my skills to traditional kiln fired painting on stained glass and fused glass. Having specialised in Natural History as an illustrator it features a lot in my current work. I also have p ...

Rosemary's work is about colour, layering and composition whether in her lush floral still lives or in local landscapes. Her recent work is built up with rich patinas of transparent paint, lively texture and mark making. This year she is sharing studio sp ...

Roy is a Wiltshire based sculptor specialising in copper to create unique two and three dimensional pieces inspired by nature. Roy’s sculptures are created using traditional methods and techniques that bring the stunning colours and textures of these meta ...

I am thrilled to be exhibiting again, along with Paul Oakley, in the delightful space of Pavilion Studios in All Cannings. Pavilion Studios started life as the Officers' Mess at Hopton Barracks and after a time as a seed store for Catleys, it was moved ...

The process of painting is often as important to me as the outcome. I do not want my work to be representational but I am not necessarily aiming for abstraction either. I enjoy re-arranging the composition and layering the paint to gain the effect I want. ...

I work freehand so each sculpture is unique. Most start with a sketch which I "draw" around with wire, others are created by squeezing wires into shape. I love the effects different wires can produce from thick frameworks to delicate textures depicting ...

Simone's work takes its inspiration from the landscape that surrounds her. She works mainly in oils on hand stretched Belgian linen. Recently and through lockdown Simone has been exploring some mixed media and print techniques. Having done a little vol ...

My garden studio has given me a dedicated space to work on my commissions, mainly in pastels and to experiment with all sorts of media, styles and subject- from textile to oils, lettering to bookbinding. I will be displaying and selling my original wildl ...

Forest and Vale. I am fascinated and inspired by the antiquity and manifest stories that are written into the dramatic shape and form of the ancient Oak and Beech Trees of Savernake Forest. I present a new series of images that illustrate the great histor ...

Steve is a graphic designer, photographer and sound artist inspired by nature, discovered objects and found sound. He is a keen walker and regularly photographs the Wiltshire landscape and what lies within.

Susan produces work in a wide variety of media and subject-matter. She has exhibited widely in the West Country, and in London. Her current enthusiasm is collage, and she has followed Lee Krasner in collaging pieces of earlier work in her recent images ...

What is the future of the family farm? In the light of a growing trend in industrial farming, soil erosion, the upsurge of veganism and the effects of a fast-living society, cheap supermarket prices ... and Brexit, the future of the family farm hangs in t ...

Suzanne is an artist/illustrator who combines her love of nature and art to create whimsical acrylic illustrations featuring the natural world and often appropriate quotations, which are finished digitally. A large selection of these pieces will be availa ...

Inspired by Alexander Calder, I have been making kinetic objects to encourage people to look around them. Combining upcycled and found objects with shaped materials, I enjoy playing with ambiguity, light and colour to create pieces with balance and moveme ...

Tom is interested in the parallel experiences of constancy and change. His work is an attempt to reflect this essential nature of things. To create a form that is constant, but which also changes as the viewer engages with it, or as the context of the wor ...

I am sharing the studio with Rebecca Spicer, Sophia Spicer and Mary Wilkinson. This year I am exhibiting a series of ink & bleach paintings, some collages and a sequence of monoprints. The ink & bleach works began with some studies made from the dried-ou ...