In my little blue cottage in Upwey, I create décor and functional pieces with clay. A close connection to nature and inspiration from the beautiful Dorset surroundings, allow for organic creations that I hope add to the warmth and style…
I moved to Poundbury 3 years ago. About 2 years ago I took up painting for the first time, so am a complete novice! Regardless of the quality of my efforts, I am thoroughly enjoying the journey! I wish I…
Sketching in pen and watercolour at events, shows, festivals, weddings, sports and in the street. Most of my work is drawn and painted from life. I love going to events and sketching in pen and watercolour producing a unique and…
Having trained in embroidery at Manchester Metropolitan University, she enjoys subverting notions of this ‘domestic’ craft by repurposing fabrics into abstract, often colourful, artworks. Whilst her process begins with traditional sketches and photographs, she finds a freedom inherent in the…
Kevin Moore is a Dorset-based painter whose work explores our relationship with the natural world and the fragile beauty of life. Working predominantly in oils, he is inspired by the landscape around him and frequently paints en plein air, responding…
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 am a maker of colourful stoneware ceramics, including tableware, lamp bases and individual one off pieces. All of my ceramics are wheel thrown and decorated with free abstract designs, using colourful stoneware glazes made to my own recipes. I…
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…
I am a potter and pottery teacher based in, Dorset. My work is both wheel-thrown and hand built characterised by clean, contemporary forms and distinctive layered glazes. I like to explore the relationship between shape, texture and colour. Alongside my…
Galiani Glass Art – Artist Bio We are Purbeck-based glass artists with 18 years of experience. Our practice often blends a variety of kiln forming and flame working techniques, creating bold and unique glass works that explore the interplay of…
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…
I make hand thrown earthenware pottery from my Dorset studio in Winterborne Whitechurch. All pieces are then individually hand painted with brightly coloured slips in designs inspired by nature.
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…
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