A former art historian, I took up painting seriously once I had retired. Working in oils, watercolour or pastel, I like to paint still life, landscape and figurative scenes inspired by the events, quirks and foibles of modern society, from…
I find watercolours very challenging which when it works is very rewarding. Not sure I had a journey just wanted to try something new that would fill my time usefully in retirement. So far it has been reasonably successful as…
Since coming to Dorset, I have moved from the studio to painting outdoors. The ever changing shades of the sea, the rolling forms of land and sky and the sheer richness of colour are inspiring. I am currently illustrating a…
Julian Bailey is a Dorset based figurative artist . He has focused his painting on the stretch of coastline between Weymouth and Wareham these last few years. Depicting the chalky cliffs offset against the deep blues of the tidal waters…
Antje Rook is an international known textile artist. Her work is inspired by her environment, nature and people, also personal experiences. Sometimes she uses surreal elements in her work. Her art ranges from small delicate pictures to large expressive displays,…
Colin’s folk-art style of mosaicking is centred on recycling ceramics and is predominantly designed for interior display. He also uses old toy cars as a medium and has collected both pottery and toy cars for many years. His subject matter…
I’m a graphite fine artist from the south coast of Dorset, living and working on the Jurassic Coast. This landscape, and the people who live here, inspire most of my work. I’m proud to be a member of local art…
I like weird and wonderful.
My preferred subject is people in all the different genres, portraits, life studies, urban sketching and squeezing them in to landscapes. I use watercolour with pen and wash to quickly sketch figures and this brought me to the attention of…
I enjoy working in all types of media, whether it be 2D or 3D. Landscapes, buildings and the mundane of everyday life tend to be the subject of my compositions. I usually work from my own photographs since I it…
I have painted on and off all my life. Now I am semi-retired from my scientific career so have the time to explore painting more fully.
Inspired by wildlife, Pia creates highly detailed, hand drawn artworks using pen and ink. Her works explore the juxtaposition between patterned regularity and organic animal forms, capturing the essence of her subject in ink. This contemporary style is entirely self…
Jamie Clark is a professional photographer and artist. His passion for fine art flora photography runs along side a 20 year career shooting advertising photography in London. His creative style with ‘Emulsion Lifts’ is a photographic technique that produces a…
I am a Dorset artist based in Dorchester with a passion for painting the sea & countryside of our beautiful and inspiring county. Living so close to the coast I have the opportunity to study water in its many moods.…
JULIE ADLARD Biography I have painted for many years and studied Combined Craft Design at South Bank University and Advanced Ceramics and Painting at Kingston College. My inspiration comes from love of nature, landscapes and harbours of the South West…
Having been introduced to the world of art by my father at a very early age… I dont remember a time when I did not draw and paint. I love watercolour and experimenting with the intricate nature of this medium,…
I completed my degree in 2021, and passed with a First Class Honours Degree. Achieving this, late in life, has been a confirmation of my artistic ability, having studied art at O and A level at school, many years ago.…
As a teenager I painted on my bedroom walls and across the windows. It was a great way to be creative and to shock the neighbours. As an adult it meant so much more. It was a way to make…
Based in Poundbury I have been drawn to painting with soft pastels for quite a while now . I love the versatility, immediacy and colour vibrancy – they really are hard to beat. Sketching in gardens and the relations in…