Specialism: Painting and Drawing

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...