Artist and a ceramicist living and woring in north devon, Lesley Taylor has been making art for 10 years with a focus on ceramics. Lesley Taylors's work is characterised by brightly coloured glazes and tiny pieces of coloured recycled glass. Taking inspiration from nature in the beautiful north devon countryside and coast.more
Karen Rogers is a North Devon-based artist, working from her own garden studio and as part of the New Atlantic Wave group of artists. Her practice is inspired by the ever-changing coastal landscape, resulting in expressive, textured mixed-media paintings that reflect the emotional resonance of colour, light and atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from both the dramatic scenery of Devon and memories of her worldwide travels, her work is vibrant, contemplative and deeply personal. Karen exhibits regularly across North Devon, including at the Burton Gallery, the Appledore Book Festival Exhibition... more
The New Atlantic Wave - artists and makers in North Devon - to celebrate their first show at 'The Plough' will be showing a diversity of their works. Featuring local Artists and Makers this exhibition will include everything from original paintings and prints to ceramics and textiles. Discover the creativity on your doorstep and share in our celebration of northern Devon.
The 'New Atlantic Wave' is the third largest group of visual artists in England after London and Cornwall.
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North Devon arist and children's author with a lifetime of painting in all mediums. As a member of Art Makers New Wave group, founder and organiser of Torridge Arts and Crafts Group, and retired Chairperson of Swindon Artists Form, Lesley's work covers a wide variety of styles in all mediums. subjects include; Traditional portraits, impressionist sea and landscapes, abstract ink works , large abstract feature paintings, plus illustrations for her children's stories.more
Signposts and Departures marks a new direction in Pete Newells's practice, building on twelve years of painting boats, harbours, and water. Developed through access to the archives and the locations of the SS Freshspring Society, Kathleen and May Trust, Rolle Canal Society, and Tarka Valley Railway. The exhibition combines on-site drawing, painted sillouettes, blueprints, and installation work. Exploring themes of heritage, restoration, and tourism the works trace journeys from design and manufacture through to preservation and public memory.
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Colin trained at Kew, and worked as a gardener and designer for over 30 years.
Several years ago he did a foundation degree in Fine Art at Petroc College. From there he went to Arts University
Plymouth and did a research degree and was awarded an MFA 3 years ago.
His work has recently been exhibited at the Devon Sculpture Park, and is also being taken over to Brittany where a
sculpture garden is being developed.
Colin’s art practice explores in a broader, eclectic way our connections with nature. Performance, word, music are all
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