E X H I B I T O R S
BRINGING ART OUTSIDE FOR ALL TO ENJOY!
We are delighted to bring a diverse range of high quality, unique art from talented local artists to the
heart of our beautifull city on the first Sunday of each month from March to December.
The artists and makers listed below exhibited their wonderful art at October next event and many will be back on:
SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2024
All artists welcome enquiries - please click on the links provided.
About the Artist links provide further information about the artist and a selection of their current artwork.
Please click on each image to view artwork in full.
INTRODUCING
We were delighted to welcome two new artist to our October arts event.
AARON STEPHENS - SIGN-WRITERI am a Signwriter, Gilder and Brilliant Glass Cutter, always working by hand using traditional methods, with a passion for keeping these heritage skills in the public eye. I make handmade letters on wood and glass, using real gold leaf and enamel paints, in bright colours which always catch the eye. I am also happy to discuss any projects you are working on that might require these skills to help you achieve. IMAGE: GILDING WORK EXAMPLE |
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EMILY RICHARDS - ARTISTMy passion is creating art that reflects the beauty of colour, and the magic of the natural world. My work is inspired by animals and botanic forms, whether this is native to the UK or further afield. I create paintings and painted wooden pieces that I hope will lift your spirits and fill your heart and home with happiness. IMAGE: Acrylic and pen - MIDNIGHT MEADOW |
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Arron and Emily were joined in the square by the talented artists listed below.
CHRIS LOCK - PHOTOGRAPHERI have been photographing Wiltshire and Dorset for the last fifteen years and still find great inspiration in the changing moods and colours of the landscape through the seasons. My work has appeared in a number of books and magazines, and 2021 will mark the tenth edition of my Wylye Valley Calendar, which supports the Wiltshire based charity Hope and Homes for Children. IMAGE: Fine art print - GROVELY WOOD About the Artist: Click here for Chris's bio and to view more of his photography |
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GEORGE SHAPLAND - WOOD TURNERGeorge Shapland retired from the army in 2017 and took up wood turning full time after training under the Master Turner, Stuart Mortimer. He turned professional in 2019 with the launch of his company Butterwood and was accepted onto the Register of Professional Turners in September that year. He specialises in segmented designs in both domestic and exotic hardwoods. IMAGE: Rosewood and Wenge - JUBILEE BOWL About the Artist: Click here for George's bio and to view more of his wood turning |
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FELICITY JOWITT - TEXTILESI like to make a series of mixed media pieces that work together as one artwork. This can be collated in a book, or as a collection. I am selling my latest book, a series of photos of conical people interacting with bread. The pictures are collected into a book called “Conical people and bread”, snapshots of the life Dada. IMAGE: Art and Design Project - CONICAL PEOPLE AND BREAD |
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ELIZABETH TANNER - TEXTILESThe yarn enthusiast behind A TAIL OF YARN, I blend animal fibres, plant dyes and textile waste to spin characterful art yarns which inspire my crochet hats, knitwear and spinning, knitting and crochet kits. I’m also passionate about sharing skills and keeping traditional crafts alive at my rural studio through my workshops. IMAGE: Drop Spindle Basket Kit - CARNIVAL Visit Elizabeth's ARTIST page to view more of her work. |
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MIA HOUGHTON - JEWELLERExchanging London for a studio in her beautiful hometown of Salisbury in order to start Mijoux Creations, Mia now produces gorgeous handmade silver and gemstone jewellery, inspired by nature, water and the beauty of geometry. Mijoux Creations makes affordable jewellery to make you smile, give as unique presents or show someone special that you love them. IMAGE: Sterling silver - BOHO DROP EARRINGS About the Artist: Click here for Mia's bio and to view more of her jewellery |
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MARY FAWCETT - ARTISTCome and enjoy colourful and vibrant paintings in many different sizes. I am inspired to paint landscape, sea, flowers and some spiritually based work amongst other experimental pieces. Most are framed or on canvasses. I have exhibited over many years and there are bargains available as I can't stop painting!! IMAGE: Pastel and Acrylic - SOUTHWEST COASTAL PATH Visit Mary's ARTIST page to view more of her work. |
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FIONA FORBES - ARTISTVibrant, colourful and uplifting paintings are my speciality. I paint in all media. I studied Decorative Design at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art. My subjects are varied, mostly derived from nature and the outdoors 'Plein air' painting in watercolours give me plenty of subjects to develop in my studio into oils and acrylics using a palette knife to produce loose, impressionist work. Living in different counties and mixing with other cultures and nationalities has moulded my style and outlook on life as well as my creativity. I have lived in Wiltshire since 2009. IMAGE: Oil - SPIRE VIEW About the Artist: Click here for Fiona's bio and to view more of her art. |
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ANGELA COX - ARTISTLiving a short distance from Stonehenge, I have been inspired in so many ways, with the Stones, wildlife and scenery in the beautiful Wiltshire Countryside. I am a self taught Artist and my work to date is in Charcoal, Pastels and coloured pencils that I really love to work with. Giclee Prints several sizes, Cards, Coasters and a few other items are available. I also take Commissions. IMAGE: Charcoal, Pastels, coloured pencils - HARE THEY GO AGAIN AT STONEHENGE |
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MARJA BROWN - ARTISTMy passion is to create artworks that bring peace and joy into this world. I am passionate about creating artworks that relate to the viewer. I love to paint paintings you can loose yourself in. Playing with colours and textures, creating semi abstract art is now filling my life on a daily bases. The Landscapes and Seascapes are there to be enjoyed as triggers of appreciation of the beauty that surrounds us. IMAGE: Acrylic on canvas - MAN OF WAR BAY, Durdle Door |
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SAMANTHA BIDDLE - ARTISTSpecialising in painting beautifully personalised pet portraits, and creating a permanent memory that lasts forever, Samantha says it's not just pets. Her love of Luna hares is shown in her other art. Painting in watercolour or using her ipad to create realistic digital painting, she works with you on commissioned pet portraits and sells her originals and prints online and at select shows in the southwest. Samantha spent years teaching art to adults all over the world and has a digital art course available on her website. IMAGE: Watercolour - BELLATRIX |
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SHARON ROGERS - ARTISTSharon has made her name as a watercolour artist and is a Certified Zentangle Teacher. She has participated in numerous local exhibitions, and her work has been included in The Royal Society of Marine Artists, and The Society of Woman Artists annual exhibitions in London. She is a teacher of watercolours and holds classes in her studio. IMAGE: Watercolour - WAITING IN THE SHADE |
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RICHARD HORNER - ARTISTRichard Horner is a self-taught fine artist and described himself as a die-in-the wool Yorkshireman but for the last 30 years has been living in self-imposed exile in Wiltshire. He has dabbled in most mediums but finds the switching between Watercolour and Oil his most rewarding. Subject matter ranges from landscapes, still life to portraits with the living world his inspiration. Some of these creations have also been accompanied by self-penned poetry. IMAGE: Oil - PALLADIUM BRIDGE, Wilton House About the Artist: Click here for Richard's bio and to view more of his art. |
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JANE WALKER - ARTISTI paint mostly urban, and semi-urban scenes, mainly in oils. Most of my paintings are of places in, and around Salisbury. IMAGE: Oil on canvas - ELM GROVE EVENING |
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LOUISA SAFFIOTI - ARTISTMy work consists mostly of framed and unframed watercolour paintings of landscapes and views of Salisbury, many of which are painted outside. I also paint waterfowl and chickens. I exhibit and sell my paintings online and locally and I am a member of Salisbury Group of Artists and Plain Arts Salisbury. IMAGE: Watercolour - GOLDFINCHES IN THE TREES facebook.com/Louisa-saffiotiart About the Artist: Click here for Louisa's bio and to view more of her art. |
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HELEN SOUTHWELL - GLASSPretty fused glass plates and bowls, candle votives, jewellery and other gifts including attractive garden sculptures. Hand made by fusing layers of clear glass, glass chips, glass paints and coloured frits to create interest and texture. IMAGE: Glass - MORNING LIGHT etsy.com/uk/shop/TheGlassRoomUK About the Artist: Click here for Helen's bio and to view more of her designs. |
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ADAM CLUTTERBUCK - PHOTOGRAPHERAdam Clutterbuck is a Somerset based landscape and abstract photographer. He produces striking black and white landscapes and colourful abstracts to inject colour and mood into your interior décor. Commissions Accepted. IMAGE: Photography - SENTINEL |
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STEPHEN DAVIS - PHOTOGRAPHERInspired by the Wiltshire Landscape I am particularly drawn to photographing the landscape and wildlife of Ancient Woodland, Meadows and Downland that Wiltshire is famous for. In recent years I have developed an extensive portfolio of images of the Ancient trees of Savernake Forest. Fine Art Prints are available framed or unframed. IMAGE: Fine art print - GHOST OAK About the Artist: Click here for Stephen's bio and to view more of his photography |
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BARBORA VLCKOVA - ARTISTSince my chilhood, I have been very creative. I do not like waste… materials that can often appear to not be of any use any more, are my favourites to work with. My most favourite materials are wood with combination of metal and other natural media. I see opportunities to be creative and I love the challenge to design something new and different every time. IMAGE: Mixed media - LONG PEOPLE About the Artist: Click here for Bara's bio and to view more of her artwork. |
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JANE STANILAND - CERAMICISTJane makes Ceramic pots for growing things in. They are stoneware fired so they can live outside if required. Inspired by Attic pots, Majolica, Delph ware, English slipware, Peruvian pottery and all folk art, Jane draws faces, figures and nature on her storytelling vessels. Her work is continually developing, each pot unique, but Jane's fluid style is constant. During the day Jane will be running 30-minute Drawing Workshops (11am & 2pm) in our Artist Corner. Pop along and have a go! IMAGE: Stoneware pot - WILD SWIMMERS |
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BEX COLLETT - ARTISTLarge canvas paintings inspired by the colour harmonies and contrasts of Salisbury Plain. Taken from long walks in the sun shards of copse woodlands to the grassy naturally luminous chalk tracks and the endless paradisiacal spectrum of wild flower valleys and other engaging chromatic offerings. Set to memory, they are recomposed and eventually abstracted on paper, board or canvases back in the studio, forming simplistic palette cells, provoking feelings of past wonder, curiosity and a wistful affection for well loved locations. IMAGE: Acrylic, spray paint and ink - PARADISE |
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BRIDGET TIMONEY - POTTERI am proud to be an Irish potter; I trained on the acclaimed Pottery Skills Course in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. After completing my one-year apprenticeship with Julie Ayton last year, supported by the Adopt a Potter Trus. I am now Studio Ranger at Messums Creative. IMAGE: VASE Visit Bridget's ARTIST page to view more of her art. |
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SUSIE HIGHFIELD - CERAMICISTSusie Highfield ceramic artist creates sculptures that explore themes of interconnectivity and the relationship between nature and human structures. Her ring sculptures use interconnecting circles and unpredictable Raku glaze firing to symbolise the power and resilience of unity. IMAGE: Raku fired rings - FAMILY BOND |
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We are also delighted to welcome one of Salisbury's local Art Groups to our next arts event on Sunday 6th October.
Pop along for a friendly chat, view artwork from their member and find out how they support the local arts community!
PLAIN ARTS SALISBURYPlain Arts Salisbury is the leading visual arts network for Salisbury and the surrounding area, offering members a window on the visual arts in Salisbury. From fine artists and artisans who’s art is their livelihood to amateur artists and hobbyists, all combining to represent an ever growing talent of visual artists and makers. If you would like to know more please visit our stand for a friendly chat. Members of Plain Arts will be displaying their art. Co-ordinator - DAVID WALKER Visit PA's ART GROUP page to find out more about their group. |
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We hope you enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of all our unique arts events in the beautiful surroundings of the Market Square.
It's a great place to meet the artists, chat to them about their style of art and love for what they create.
Pop along to our Artist Corner and have a go at our Sketching and Watercolour Workshops?
It's also a great place to relax and enjoy a wonderful range of refreshments from the many cafés, restaurants and pubs around the square.
All our events are enhanced with wonderful music from our local musicians
DRY MARTINI, GUITARRAS NUEVO & NOBODY'S BUSINESS
We look forward to welcoming you on next event on: SUNDAY 3rd NOVEMBER!