About
I’ve been painting for many years, and in that time my work has changed, my style and techniques have grown stronger, but what has never changed is my connection with and love of the landscape. I think we all benefit from giving ourselves the opportunity to enjoy moments of calm contemplation, and I believe in the restorative power of being in nature. My hope is that my paintings bring a little bit of that restorative calm energy directly to the viewer in their homes and connects them with the landscape, nurturing a sense of place, familiarity, and warmth.
My work is heavily influenced by the Welsh landscape. It’s where I live, and there’s an abundance of inspiring corners that I’ll never tire of painting.
Most recently I’ve been working on paintings of trees and their interaction with sunlight through their canopy, and the shadows and dappled light they create. It’s often the effects of light on a subject or scene that interests me, and it delights me when I capture the atmosphere I’m looking for.
Discovering plein air painting a few years ago has been a gift, and I’ve found that it’s strengthened not just my observational skills, but also my relationship with the landscapes I paint, and has ultimately improved the level of my work and my composition decisions. You tend to have to work fast when painting outside, which has been a challenge but also lots of fun, and I continue to paint en plein air whenever I can, and the Welsh weather allows!
My love of painting has intensified over the years, and I’ve used many different mediums, which all have their own advantages, but I keep finding myself pulled back to oil paints. I’ve been painting almost exclusively with oil paints for a couple of years, as I love their rich creamy texture that suits my impressionistic painting style, plus they allow me to achieve a great variety and depth of colour on the canvas.
My hope is that for each painting that finds a home, it becomes something to treasure and enjoy for years to come.
You can view my work in person at various venues throughout the year, so please Sign up to my Newsletter so we can stay in touch for exhibition news and invites, plus updates from the studio. Also 'Like' or 'Follow' me on social media for more regular updates and information.
Visit the Shop section above to see available pieces to buy, or if you're interested in commissioning a piece of art, please contact me for a no obligation chat to discuss your requirements further.
Sign up to my Newsletter so I can keep you up to date with new work.
Exhibitions:
2024 11th October to 31st December Victoria Fearn Gallery - Christmas Exhibition (Group show)
2024 21st Aug to 22nd Sept Solo Exhibition - International Welsh Rarebit Centre
2024 16th April to 7th July Solo Exhibition - Cyfarthfa Castle Gallery
2023 Aug Solo Exhibition - Penarth Pier Pavilion
2023 June Solo Exhibition - Giles Gallery, Pontyclun - Land, Sea & Sky
2022 Futures Gallery, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay - 'Celebration of Welsh Contemporary Painting'
2022 Ardent Gallery, Brecon - 'Celebration of Welsh Contemporary Painting'
2022 Penarth Art Fair - Penarth Pier
2022 The Torch Theatre, Pembroke – Creative Coverage
2022 Ardent Gallery - 'Featuring Women Artists' in conjunction with Brecon Women's Festival
2021 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2021 Solo Exhibition - Giles Gallery, Pontyclun - Landscapes & Skies
2021 Y Galeri, Caerphilly
2020 The Torch Theatre, Pembroke – Creative Coverage – Cancelled
2020 The Gate Gallery, Cardiff – Creative Coverage – Cancelled
2020 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2019 Light Space Time - Seascape Exhibition - Honourable Mention
2019 Light Space Time - Seascape Exhibition - Special Merit category
2019 Solo/Art Fair – Penarth Art Fair
2019 Solo Exhibition – Giles Gallery, Pontyclun – ‘Summer Breeze’
2019 Y Galeri, Caerphilly
2019 Solo Exhibition – Waterloo Tea, Penylan – ‘Welshscapes’
2019 Cardiff Made, Roath – Winter Exhibition
2019 The Gate Gallery, Cardiff – ‘The Sea’
2018 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2018 Norwegian Church, Cardiff – Two Friends Two Perspectives
2018 Y Galeri, Caerphilly
2017 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2017 Oriel Cric, Crickhowell
2016 Malvern Theatres
2016 Llantrisant Art Society - Garth Olwg Life Learning Centre
2016 Solo Exhibition - Giles Gallery
2016 Pop up Gallery – Cardiff Bay
2009 Oriel Makers, Cardiff – Real Art
2008 Cole & Co, Cardiff
2007 Oriel Makers, Cardiff
AWARDS:
2024 Highly Commended Award - Cowbridge Open Art
2021 Special Merit Award - LightSpaceTime
2020 Highly Commended Award - Caerphilly Open Art
2019 Honourable Mention Award - LightSpaceTime
2019 Special Merit Award - LightSpaceTime
2012 Finalist in A&I Artist of the Year
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My work is heavily influenced by the Welsh landscape. It’s where I live, and there’s an abundance of inspiring corners that I’ll never tire of painting.
Most recently I’ve been working on paintings of trees and their interaction with sunlight through their canopy, and the shadows and dappled light they create. It’s often the effects of light on a subject or scene that interests me, and it delights me when I capture the atmosphere I’m looking for.
Discovering plein air painting a few years ago has been a gift, and I’ve found that it’s strengthened not just my observational skills, but also my relationship with the landscapes I paint, and has ultimately improved the level of my work and my composition decisions. You tend to have to work fast when painting outside, which has been a challenge but also lots of fun, and I continue to paint en plein air whenever I can, and the Welsh weather allows!
My love of painting has intensified over the years, and I’ve used many different mediums, which all have their own advantages, but I keep finding myself pulled back to oil paints. I’ve been painting almost exclusively with oil paints for a couple of years, as I love their rich creamy texture that suits my impressionistic painting style, plus they allow me to achieve a great variety and depth of colour on the canvas.
My hope is that for each painting that finds a home, it becomes something to treasure and enjoy for years to come.
You can view my work in person at various venues throughout the year, so please Sign up to my Newsletter so we can stay in touch for exhibition news and invites, plus updates from the studio. Also 'Like' or 'Follow' me on social media for more regular updates and information.
Visit the Shop section above to see available pieces to buy, or if you're interested in commissioning a piece of art, please contact me for a no obligation chat to discuss your requirements further.
Sign up to my Newsletter so I can keep you up to date with new work.
Exhibitions:
2024 11th October to 31st December Victoria Fearn Gallery - Christmas Exhibition (Group show)
2024 21st Aug to 22nd Sept Solo Exhibition - International Welsh Rarebit Centre
2024 16th April to 7th July Solo Exhibition - Cyfarthfa Castle Gallery
2023 Aug Solo Exhibition - Penarth Pier Pavilion
2023 June Solo Exhibition - Giles Gallery, Pontyclun - Land, Sea & Sky
2022 Futures Gallery, Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay - 'Celebration of Welsh Contemporary Painting'
2022 Ardent Gallery, Brecon - 'Celebration of Welsh Contemporary Painting'
2022 Penarth Art Fair - Penarth Pier
2022 The Torch Theatre, Pembroke – Creative Coverage
2022 Ardent Gallery - 'Featuring Women Artists' in conjunction with Brecon Women's Festival
2021 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2021 Solo Exhibition - Giles Gallery, Pontyclun - Landscapes & Skies
2021 Y Galeri, Caerphilly
2020 The Torch Theatre, Pembroke – Creative Coverage – Cancelled
2020 The Gate Gallery, Cardiff – Creative Coverage – Cancelled
2020 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2019 Light Space Time - Seascape Exhibition - Honourable Mention
2019 Light Space Time - Seascape Exhibition - Special Merit category
2019 Solo/Art Fair – Penarth Art Fair
2019 Solo Exhibition – Giles Gallery, Pontyclun – ‘Summer Breeze’
2019 Y Galeri, Caerphilly
2019 Solo Exhibition – Waterloo Tea, Penylan – ‘Welshscapes’
2019 Cardiff Made, Roath – Winter Exhibition
2019 The Gate Gallery, Cardiff – ‘The Sea’
2018 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2018 Norwegian Church, Cardiff – Two Friends Two Perspectives
2018 Y Galeri, Caerphilly
2017 Ardent Gallery, Brecon
2017 Oriel Cric, Crickhowell
2016 Malvern Theatres
2016 Llantrisant Art Society - Garth Olwg Life Learning Centre
2016 Solo Exhibition - Giles Gallery
2016 Pop up Gallery – Cardiff Bay
2009 Oriel Makers, Cardiff – Real Art
2008 Cole & Co, Cardiff
2007 Oriel Makers, Cardiff
AWARDS:
2024 Highly Commended Award - Cowbridge Open Art
2021 Special Merit Award - LightSpaceTime
2020 Highly Commended Award - Caerphilly Open Art
2019 Honourable Mention Award - LightSpaceTime
2019 Special Merit Award - LightSpaceTime
2012 Finalist in A&I Artist of the Year
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