I took up painting and printing following my retirement. It has been an enjoyable hobby and the learning process continues! I work in mixed media including watercolour, taking much of my inspiration from the local landscape.
Drawing has always been at the heart of my practice. Careful observation is important to me — slowing down enough to really see a face, an expression, how light falls or subtle shifts in colour and tone. For many years,…
I have returned to designing and making after a few years of working in different roles. Now being semi-retired I am able to create time and space to indulge my creativity. I make small ceramic ’tiles’ which have a variety…
I work in acrylics and mixed media using brushes and various found tools, rags, scrapers, sandpaper. I love experimenting with art materials and the magic of what paint can do. In the process of adding and subtracting layers of paint…
CHARLES T MAHER BA (Hons) I spent most of my working life as an Engineer in the automotive and aerospace industries; whilst always an interest in art, but it was not until 2000 that I found time to take up…
What I enjoy most is Plein air painting , both at home and abroad. My main medium is oils but I also use soft pastels which are so convenient when travelling.
Dorset based pastel artist, specialising in landscapes and seascapes.
Caroline is a Dorset based artist creating original artwork designed to transform interiors. Colour filled paintings inspired by the countryside, coastlines & the beauty of everyday life.
Hobby Artist
Hobbyist artist living in Poundbury and part of the Poundbury & Martins town art group. A volunteer for AIP for Winter Exhibition. A dinghy sailor.
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…
Since graduating in Fine Art in 1990, Cathy has worked in painting, printmaking and sculpting. Whether it’s seascape, landscape, portrait or marine wildlife , her art is full of colour and texture, and often has a glint of gold or…
Pauleen Trim HS GM SBA Fellow Pauleen is a Botanical Artist who lives and works in rural Dorset. On retirement after 25 years lecturing in Art, Design, Textiles, Theatre and Media Make-Up and Costume at the Bournemouth College, she took…
Stella has been painting and exhibiting since 2020. She works with mixed media and is attracted to the drama of the sea environment. The paintings are mostly semi abstract conveying a sense of place and the feelings she has experienced…
I work in stoneware, porcelain and bronze, from the small, intimate, hand painted, high fired porcelain wildlife brooches, to life sized wildlife bronzes, and everything in between. My small gift sized wildlife stoneware bas relief sculptures are suitable for indoor…
After a career in Medicine I finally followed a dream : I went to Art school and completed my BA in fine art , then took as many classes and courses as I could and loved it . I love…
Established Dorset Artist ,working in Acrylic paint and collage ,using Dorset as my main inspiration. I also paint still life, and flowers. Ive had many solo exhibitions and also had work hung in Mall Galleries London and Westminster Halls. Along…
Working primarily in print, oil paint and mixed media, James’ work is informed by his background in geography and world travel. Themes in his work will often show a relationship between people and place reflecting his interest in outdoor activities…
It begins with a verse. An early riser, keen runner and relative newby to the joy of chill-water swimming, the land and sea holds an abundance of wonder and splendour to appreciate. So too, the interesting creatures and quirky, warm-hearted…
I am an amateur painter, mainly oils, and like to have a go at a variety of subjects.
19 years and still counting as a professional artist. The excitement of producing new work is still there. Always experimenting with new ideas. Never staying in the safe zone. Semiabstract landscapes and still lifes usually in acrylics on canvas. Colour,…
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