Artists' Gallery
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Yasemin Adam
Semi-Abstract Landscapes Having always been fascinated with people and the layers beneath the persona they show, I initially studied fashion at art school. After my BA, I found what inspired me even more was a deeper resilience found not only in people, but also in nature. I turned towards reflecting on this through photos, taken on long walks in nearby forests and coastlines, and semi-abstract paintings inspired by the captured shapes. My pieces initially appear simple in form, yet on closer inspection, they reveal snippets of many layers. I love the unknown element of scratching, scraping and sanding these to see what may peep through. Sustainability is important to me, so I mostly paint on abandoned, discarded or donated wood using the natural mediums of chalk paint, pigments and charcoal as well as some recycled elements like vintage papers and tea bags. Exhibiting at Studio No 13: Medleys Farm Chillies Lane High Hurstwood TN22 4AA Email: yasadam@sky.com Telephone: 07383 566952 Website: www.yaseminadam.com Facebook: Yas Adam Art Instagram: @yasadamart Pinterest: yasadamart |
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Erica Adams
Paintings & Greetings Cards I studied as a mature student at the Camden Art Centre where I had a one-woman exhibition. I have exhibited at The National Society, The Guildhall, London, Hampstead Open Air exhibitions and have sold at Liberty’s in Regent Street, London. My urge to create is strong and if I haven’t drawn, painted, invented, played the piano or written something by the end of the day, I feel all wrong. Although not playing the piano is a blessing for those who enjoy music! I feel the need to record what I see and what I imagine. Maybe it is to share the experience with others. Maybe it is so that I won’t forget. Who knows? Not me! Exhibiting at Studio No 5: 3, Swift Close Crowborough TN6 1UN Email: ericaadamstn6@gmail.com Telephone: 07776137203 |
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Cathie Agates
Hand Knitted Garments I enjoy knitting of an evening. Sometimes the pattern dictates the yarn, at other times the yarn is the first choice. I will occasionally find a pattern I like and then tweak it if I use it more than once, thereby creating a more individual item. Exhibiting at Studio No 3: Sentosa Southview Road Crowborough TN6 1HG Email: cathie@ragates.co.uk Telephone: 07546065345 |
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Nicola Bagge
Pottery My pottery usually features free-drawn sgraffito decoration with themes drawn from nature and my imagination. I am fascinated by exotic birds and a lot of my pieces are decorated with fantastical birds. All my work is hand built and no one piece is identical to another. It ranges from platters to very small bowl, with lamps, candle-sticks and plates too. Exhibiting at Studio No 11: Black Shed Studios Sunnyview Nursery Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BD Email: nicolacooper28@msn.com Telephone: 07948302223 |
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Yolande Beer
Colourful Decorative Earthenware Yolande is a Sussex-born ceramicist. She found her niche in decorating pots, platters and tiles with lively flowing figures whilst studying at Brighton College of Art. She later refined her skills in brushwork upon setting up a studio in Japan in the 80s. Today, Yolande creates a wide range of colourful pieces and large, unique slip scraffito pots. She focuses on commissions and exhibits her work at her showroom at Hillsdown Farm, Horstead Keynes; Chalk Gallery, Lewes; Green Finch Shop, Ticehurst, as well as in Brighton, Crowborough Arts and Artwave Lewes festivals. Exhibiting at Studio No 2: The Thatched Cottage Southview road Crowborough TN6 1HW Email: yolande@yolandebeer.co.uk Telephone: 079227 83564 Website: yolandebeer.co.uk Facebook: Yolande Beer Ceramics Instagram: Yolande_Beer_Ceramics |
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Jan Beesley
Photographic Art Based in Buxted, East Sussex, I am inspired by the landscape and by visual artists of many genres. I believe that we experience the world as a series of fleeting impressions coloured by our own emotions and memories, and this is what I aim to represent in my work. Photography is the medium I use to express myself creatively and I enjoy the playfulness of using camera techniques such as multiple exposure and intentional camera movement. The camera is my paintbrush. Printing the image is final step in the creative process for me, I use fine art papers which add substance and texture to the images. I also print my work on other media such as Aluminium and sometimes hand finish a print with gold or silver leaf or other materials. Exhibiting at Studio No 4: Maple Tree House St John's Road Crowborough TN6 1RT Email: janbeesley@gmail.com Telephone: 07984 627135 Website: janbeephotography.com Instagram: jan.beesley |
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Grant Bradford
Drawings & Wood-Carving I am a Professional Artist/ Designer specialising in Drawings of Animals and The Natural World Exhibiting at Studio No 4: Maple Tree House St John's Road Crowborough TN6 1RT Email: grantbradford5@gmail.com Telephone: 01892 603468 |
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Mary Bradley
Paintings, Cards I work in watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastel, ink and encaustic wax. I am interested in portraits and run a portrait group in Tunbridge Wells. I also do pet portraits. I will be demonstrating wax painting during Open Studios. Exhibiting at Studio No 5: 3, Swift Close Crowborough TN6 1UN Email: bradleys.mb2@gmail.com Telephone: 01892 653556 Website: marybradleyart.crowborough |
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Jan Brine
Abstract Paintings My paintings evolve from the development and organisation of areas of shape, tone and colour. As a painting progresses, assessments inspire changes that may often need to be very radical and spontaneous. Thus the dynamic of the painting will be affected and will itself change during this ongoing process. A painting is complete when there is nothing to be added or taken away. Exhibiting at Studio No 1: Green Cottage Green Lane Crowborough TN6 2DF Email: jan.brine@gmail.com Telephone: 07930375467/01892 662608 Website: janbrine.co.uk |
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Jacqueline Carden
Mixed Media Paintings Assorted subjects from real life in either water colours or water soluble oils Exhibiting at Studio No 12: Barcombe Manor Innhams Wood Crowborough TN6 1TE Email: cardenfamily@btopenwold.com Telephone: 01892 665184 |
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William Gowans
Ceramics I enjoy making colourful tableware along with larger pieces for home and garden. I am interested in form and continue to explore new ideas. I mix all our glazes which I am keen to develop further. Along with Anthea I am keen to have an experimental approach to ceramics pushing boundaries to produce bespoke pieces. Exhibiting at Studio No 10: Ashdown Pottery Sunmore Back Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BE Email: ashdownpottery@yahoo.com Telephone: 07710 006805 Website: ashdownpottery.co.uk Instagram: @ashdownpottery |
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Jennifer Grant
Mixed Media Textiles I primarily do free machine and hand embroidery but the fun is in all the techniques used on the fabric….ripping, burning, painting, dyeing, bleaching, printing and loads of other stuff! Exhibiting at Studio No 14 Orchard Cottage Nether Lane Nutley TN22 3LD Email: noholdsbarredtextiles@yahoo.com Telephone: 07702 112203 Website: noholdsbarredtextiles.co.uk Instagram: NoHoldsBarredTextiles |
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Wes Groves
Raku Ceramic Artist I have been developing my Raku ceramic creations over the past few years; these range from thrown pots, birds, fish, ammonites and recreating glass items from the 60s in ceramic. I use different Raku techniques like Copper Fuming and Naked Raku to enhance the look of the objects. I love the Great Pottery Throw Down and will attempt to have a go at most of the things they do on the programme. So imagine after making a number of items, I go out into my garden, place them in my oil drum kiln, fire them to 1000 C, opening the kiln whilst it’s still very hot, lift then out putting the items into a dustbin filled with sawdust. Flames and smoke start dancing around the objects; as the smoke clears you search for the items, all black and charred. Once cleaned, then you think, 'Wow, that was fun!' Exhibiting at Studio no 1: Green Cottage Green Lane Crowborough TN6 2DF Email: wes.groves@btinternet.com Telephone: 07885 297640 Instagram: Raku Wes |
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Great Barn Mindful Art Group
Ink/Watercolour Mini Images I lead a small group following Amy Maricle's mindful art techniques. Amy is an american art therapist who began publishing live art sessions on the internet during lockdown as a help for mindful living. Our sessions are for anyone. Our group is not about producing brilliant works of art (although that could be a bonus!) It's all about the process of meditatively slowing ourselves down whilst drawing or painting. Starting from simple, satisfying organic forms, we develop and iterate new patterns without judgement. It's for anyone, from children to the child in you, to non-artists to experienced artists. And all the work is done on a very small scale! Exhibiting at Studio No 7: The Stable Great Barn Tubwell Lane Jarvis Brook TN6 3RH email: lucyjeal@talktalk.net Telephone: 07747131390 |
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Mary Hazel Harris
Printmaking, Painting, Drawing I am trying to capture light effects and colour in the landscape in paint, watercolour and oils. Making woodcuts has taught me to look for patterns, texture and abstract shapes. I enjoy drawing practice in life drawing and portraiture, observing how the figure occupies the 3D space. Portraiture is a struggle to capture the essence of the person. Exhibiting at Studio no 1: Green Cottage Green Lane Crowborough TN6 2DF Email: maryhazelharris87@gmail.com Telephone: 01892 653487/07803 254645 |
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Elizabeth Hunt
Oils & Watercolours My work reflects my love of the countryside and especially the garden, which is a passion. I usually paint in oil or watercolour but sometimes use pastel or ink. Exhibiting at Studio No 4: Maple Tree House St John's Road Crowborough TN6 1RT Email: liz@lyewood.co.uk Telephone: 01892 770375/07989 204337 |
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Sandy Infield
Painting, Batik, Block Prints, Posters & Cards I am trained as a painter and use block printing and batik to make landscapes. I use pattern within the landscape to talk about ideas and contemporary issues. Because I use pattern my work is both descriptive and decorative. Exhibiting at Studio no 11: Black Shed Studios Sunnyview Nursery Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BD Email: sandyinfield@gmail.com Telephone: 07594 920763 Website: https://www.sandyinfield.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Black-Shed-Studioscom Instagram: sandyinfield |
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Clare Jones
Ceramics I enjoy making practical stoneware items using a mix of colourful glazes to make each piece beautiful and unique. Exhibiting at Studio No 9: Lantern Cottage The Street Fairwarp TN22 3BE Email: clare.yorkshill@btinternet.com Telephone: 07393 312354 Website: lanterncottagepottery.co.uk Instagram: lanterncottagepottery |
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Jan Kemsley
Watercolour/Acrylic Ink I work mainly in watercolour and acrylic ink getting inspiration for the colours and textures of the natural world. Exhibiting at Studio No 8: Regency Cottage Back Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BE Email: jankemsley@aol.com Telephone: 01825 713477 www.facebook.com/jankemsley www.instagram.com/jankemsleyart |
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Louise Kentish
Painting. Oil and mixed media As an artist I hope to keep learning new methods and techniques. Experimenting and trying to expand my visualisation. Living on the forest is a constant inspiration. Exhibiting at Studio No 8: Regency Cottage Back Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BE Email: l.kentish@btinternet.com Telephone: 07799 79643 Facebook: LouisajaneK Instagram: LouisajaneK |
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Valerie Letley
Fused Glass Art I like to keep my options open when it comes to glass design. I see something and wonder how I can transform it into fused glass. Inspiration includes nature, childhood games and abstract art from which I create practical items for the home, as well as decorative art and jewellery. The kiln firing turns solid glass into molten liquid and back again, causing it to be forever changed. I am in awe of the process and always excited to see the results. Glass comes into its own when interacting with light, be it sunlight or candlelight, reflected or transmitted. Like us, fused glass is multi-faceted having the ability to be both deeply complex and wonderfully straightforward. It is a truly beautiful medium that can bring joy and lift spirits. Exhibiting at Studio No 11: Black Shed Studios Sunnyview Nursery Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BD Email: valerie@glassophony.com Telephone: 07740 256272 Website: www.glassophony.com Facebook: Glassophony - Fused Glass Art by Valerie Letley |
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Caroline Martin Intuitive Abstract Artist, Acrylics Exhibiting at Studio No 2: The Thatched Cottage Southview Road Crowborough TN6 1HW I create original multi layered abstract paintings at my home studio in East Sussex, working on large canvasses and wood panels. My work is intuitive and gestural inspired by waves and water, using a variety of mediums including watercolour ink, spray paint, acrylic and copper leaf, to create colours and forms that are completely unique. Music and colour play a major part in my process. Email: calmartin76@gmail.com Telephone: 07970 763159 Website: www.carolinemartinart.co.uk Facebook: Caroline Martin Art Instagram: @carolinemartinart |
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Barbara Murray
Oil Paintings Traditionally I have painted landscapes inspired by the local area and from further afield. Recently I have taken time out from exhibiting to broaden my subject matter which now includes cityscapes and narrative work. I enjoy working on a range of canvases; large, small and everything in between. Exhibiting at Studio No 8: Regency Cottage, Back Lane Fairwarp TN223BE Email: Barbsworder@gmail.com Telephone: 07921636385 Instagram: Barbswordfish1 |
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Laura Nicholson
Jewellery/Earrings I have been creating jewellery for over 15 years. From predominantly using silver to create rings, pendants and earrings, I now work with aluminium to make earrings that showcase the development of my style, using traditional techniques in designing and manufacturing that I was taught by a renowned goldsmith artist within a private jewellery group. My earrings are sourced from recycled drinks cans, coloured perspex, aluminium and wood. The lightweight nature of these materials allows me the design scope to go 'big' with a freedom to conceptualise and create pieces inspired by mid-century design. Each pair is distinct in their composition and finished with sterling sliver studs or hooks. Exhibiting at Studio No 12: Barcombe Manor Innhams Wood Crowborough TN6 1TE Email: lmnicholson64@gmail.com Telephone: 07930336766 Instagram: lauramnicholson |
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Sue Obbard
Paintings, Cards, Ceramic Animals I have enjoyed drawing and painting in various styles and media since the children left home. Since retirement I've branched out into 3D work with ceramic animals. Much of my work (especially ceramics), is straight from my imagination but I also love to draw from life or copy photos, particularly if it is a commission for somebody. Exhibiting at Studio No 11: Black Shed Studios Sunnyview Nursery Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BD Email: sue.obbard10@gmail.com Telephone: 07963241820 |
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Sue Petszaft
Collage, Papier Mache, Painting Exhibiting at Studio No 11: Black Shed Studios Sunnyview Nursery Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BD I enjoy ‘creating’ in various media - papier mache, printmaking and mixed media at the moment. I will be exhibiting a variety of work which will probably include some bags and necklaces too! Email: sue@petszaft.co.uk Telephone: 07724 560488 Website: suepetszaftartist.com Facebook: Susannahsstatementnecklaces Instagram: @suepetszaftartist |
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James Rohan
Oil & Acrylic Fanart Painting My passion for music, movie and sport has always gone hand in hand with my desire to be creative. My aim with painting has always been to produce vibrant pieces that can create a focal point for room. Art should bring joy and provoke conversation and I hope my work does that. Exhibiting at Studio No 3: Sentosa Southview Road Crowborough TN6 1HG Email: info@inkythump.com Telephone: 07812 179156 Website: www.inkythump.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inkythump Instagram: https://instagram.com/inkythump?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= |
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Susie Rotberg
Expressionist Landscape Paintings The natural world provides my inspiration - the change of seasons, the shift in light and colour. I use my own photographs as a starting point and then allow imagination and the medium to lead the way. Exhibiting at Studio no 1: Green Cottage Green Lane Crowborough TN6 2DF Email: Snooze@btinternet.com Telephone: 01892 652136/ 07855052932 Facebook: Susie Rotberg Instagram: @susie rotberg |
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Chris Schneider
Acrylic Paintings, Abstracted Landscapes Working in acrylics, Chris captures the atmosphere of moments in her abstracted landscapes which are mainly inspired by Sussex. Chris is fascinated by the quality of light; the way the light changes throughout the day and the contrasts it creates. The dramatic light you have before a storm where there are dark, brooding clouds and beautiful flashes of sunlight on the landscape. It’s all about contrasts, whether it is light and dark or colour. The majority of Chris’ work is based on landscapes; however she also loves creating abstract paintings, playing with colour and shapes. Exhibiting at Studio No 2: The Thatched Cottage Crowborough Southview Road TN6 1HW Email: frizz.graphics@mistral.co.uk Telephone: 07305360365 Website: https://www.chrisschneider.art/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSchneider.Art Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschneider.art/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisSchneiderArt |
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Emelye Snowdon
Linocut Prints Growing up in the country town of Crowborough, I have been influenced by my natural surroundings. Walking through the woods, looking at sunlight on streams and birds in hedges. I enjoy trying to recreate these through the media of lino cut prints, soft pastel and occasionally watercolour. I enjoy being part of the Open Studios. It gives me some focus and purpose to my work through the year. Exhibiting at Studio no 1: Green Cottage Green Lane Crowborough TN6 2DF Email: emelyesnowdon@gmail.com Telephone: 01435 864788 |
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Steve Stamos
Abstract Acrylic Paintings My painting techniques range from acrylic pouring, abstracts and geometrics, and reflects my moods and inspirations at the time each piece was created. Having recently relocated from Dallas, Texas, I am grateful for Crowborough Arts for allowing me the opportunity to showcase some of my works. Exhibiting at Studio No 8: Regency Cottage, Back Lane Fairwarp TN223BE Email: sstamos@msn.com Telephone: 07398429220 |
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Anthea Stewart
Ceramics I work closely with Bill to continue to develop our pottery, making a range of colourful tableware along with larger stoneware pieces for the house and garden. Raku firing is another favourite giving me the chance to experiment and try out new techniques. I also enjoy teaching throwing on the wheel, hand building and Raku. Exhibiting at Studio No 10: Ashdown Pottery Sunmore Back Lane Fairwarp TN22 3BE Email: ashdownpottery@yahoo.com Telephone: 07732349796 Website: www.ashdownpottery.co.uk Instagram:@ashdownpottery |
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Coralie Stocks
Paintings in Watercolours & Oil Stocks’ practice is inspired by the human perception of nature. In particular the sense of religion without a deity, a pure essence of something beyond divine beginning within and reaching out to create meaning in spaces within the natural world. Those places we come across in the garden and the wild when we catch our breath in wonder at an accident of beauty. Whether small vignettes or large installations, Stocks’ work seeks to embody that moment and the feeling of oneness with the natural elements. Coralie has withdrawn her exhibition this year. You can contact her at: Email: blossomcottage@icloud.com Telephone: 07872 891528 Instagram: coralie_stocks_artist |
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Carolyn Tester
Applique Cushions, Bears, Cards My love of sewing has been handed down through many of my past generations. The dressed Teddy bears are based on a pattern made by my mum and cousin which I have adapted to include new designs. The 'Teddy Antics' greetings cards are the whimsical lives of what Teddy gets up to, captured when they think you're not watching them. My applique cushions come from the sheer joy of seeing a picture emerge from fabric, be it an animal, bird or dragon. Exhibiting at Studio No 3: Sentosa Southview Road Crowborough TN6 1HG Email: carolyntester@live.com Telephone: 078136 54843 Facebook: Teddy.antics |
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Jeannette Towey
Landscape & Seascapes I have been painting on and off since I was a child and came to oil paints in my early 20s when I studied at St Martins in the evenings. I then went to the Courtauld Institute to study History of Art and got hooked on fifteenth century North Italian painting. I love the clarity and intensity of colour in these works and aim to emulate that in the landscapes and seascapes I paint now. Exhibiting at Studio No 4: Maple Tree House St John's Road Crowborough TN6 1RT Email: jetowey@gmail.com Telephone: 07767 221507 Website: www.jeannettetowey-artist.com Facebook: jetoweyart Instagram: jeannette.towey |
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Angela Vernon Bates
Jazzy Jackets & Paintings Trained at Birmingham College of Art before changing career attending the RCM and becoming an opera singer singing at various venues including Covent Garden, Snape Maltings and La Fenice in Venice. The two careers have continued throughout my life and my love of the dramatic shows itself in my jackets made from preloved fabrics which by their richness and colour have inspired me. I have had my own antique restoration business, gilding and restoring painted objects and I love line and rhythm - again a link between art and music - which shows itself in my drawings and paintings. Exhibiting at Studio No 1: Green Cottage Green Lane Crowborough TN6 2DF Email: avbiq@icloud.com Telephone: 01892 664 534 |
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Sophie Whelpton
Ceramics & Visual Artwork I create wheel thrown bowls, mugs and other household items to be used and enjoyed. My work is glazed in colours from landscapes and sky. Exhibiting at Studio No 13: Medleys Farm Chillies Lane High Hurstwood TN22 4AA Email: sophie@whelpton.co.uk Telephone: 07767 615667 Instagram: @sophiewhelptonceramics; @occoceramics |
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Gary Wray
Hand-Stitched Leatherwork A range of hand made leather items ranging from handbags and briefcases to wallets, luggage tags and keyrings. Mainly made from high quality vegetable tanned leather, all hand cut, hand stitched and finished. Exhibiting at Studio No 12: Barcombe Manor Innhams Wood Crowborough TN6 1TE Email: g_wray@sky.com Telephone: 07736 781354 |
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Tina Wray
Paintings, Needle-felt, Cardmaking Tina Wray - I am a visually impaired artist with a range of arts and craft interests. I paint a variety of subjects in water-based oils, enjoy making needlefelt figures and making greetings cards. Exhibiting at Studio No 12: Barcombe Manor Innhams Wood Crowborough TN6 1TE Email: tinawray@googlemail.com Telephone: 01892 661212 |
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Carmel Yearwood
Paintings, Photography, Knitting, Cards My artistic endeavours expand in various directions and I continue to go on courses to develop new interests. At the Open Studios I am predominantly exhibiting multi-exposure photographs where I combine a photo with my painted backgrounds, or various other amalgamations. These are produced "in camera” or on the computer, or lately, on an iPhone. All works on paper are Giclee quality (a high quality Art Print), printed on Fotospeed paper from an Epson P900 A2 printer utilising 10 pigment inks. Paintings are oils and watercolours painted in Dedham, St. Ives and the Outer Hebrides. The knitted shawls are made from Alpaca wood and are multi-coloured, usually in a dominant hue. There are matching small knitted shoulder bags - ideal for a mobile phone. Cards are printed from the P900 printer and reflect my photographic and artistic works over many years. Exhibiting at Studio No 4: Maple Tree House St John's Road Crowborough TN6 1RT Email: carmel.yearwood@btinternet.com Telephone: 01892 653741 Website: carmelyearwood.com Instagram: carmelyearwood |
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