Painter

Sue Watson

Observation is the starting point for my work, studying the human figure during life drawing sessions and sketching my local surroundings. I am often inspired by textures, patterns or effects… Read More »Sue Watson

Lynne Oldham

I am a local textile artist/maker. I studied and gained a degree then an MA in textiles and embroidery. My work is varied and has many influences, and having lived… Read More »Lynne Oldham

Alison Butler

I work in a variety of mediums, enjoying a variety of techniques and experimenting. Through my original artworks I am currently exploring the landscape; capturing sights, sounds, movement and my… Read More »Alison Butler

Barbara Meynell

I am best known for my hand painted silk scarves with their batik designs inspired by natural forms, or patterns created by Shibori techniques. Small pieces of my dyed silks… Read More »Barbara Meynell

Beth Sheldrake

I’ve always loved painting and creating – it’s my therapy! Local artist Derek King helped me to get started again following years of not picking up a brush. I regularly… Read More »Beth Sheldrake

Bill Fletcher

After a career in accountancy and finance I was fortunate to be able to undertake a BA in Fine Art, graduating in 2015. During the course I developed a passion… Read More »Bill Fletcher

Brian Ewart

I have been sketching and painting from an early age and have found art to be a continuous source of inspiration and fulfilment. I enjoy tackling a range of artistic… Read More »Brian Ewart

Carol Emmas

I work in two ways, in the first instance, photographically from textures that have been affected by the elements (such as oxidised metals and peeling paint), or from the elemental… Read More »Carol Emmas

Chrissie Smith

This year offers a new start to the closer study of local bird life using my telescope. I use sketches, mono prints and acrylic paints to help me adopt a… Read More »Chrissie Smith

David Jones

David’s paint, sketch and 3-dimensional works look toward metropolis, landscape, nature and decay. Working in ink pen with watercolour for more spontaneous pieces he works rapidly (more so depending on… Read More »David Jones

Denise Dooley

Denise studied as a mature student at Chester University, gaining a BA Hons in Fine Art and Computer Science.  She has been a practicing ceramic artist for the past 4… Read More »Denise Dooley

Istra Toner

I am a Hoylake based glass artist and painter. Following my graduation in art and design from Glyndwr University in Wales I have explored working with, and combining different materials… Read More »Istra Toner

Janine Pinion

I’m a watercolour painter exploring light and tone in remembered or imagined landscapes. Over time my working practice has become a space for reflection and engagement with the natural flow… Read More »Janine Pinion

Jeff Adams

At the moment my work is mostly graphic work in pen and ink, making drawings of trees and landscapes, and I am particularly interested in depicting iconic trees in West… Read More »Jeff Adams

Jenny Bache

I am a Botanical Illustrator. For me a walk is an exploration of discovery, finding treasures that many folks miss. Then I sit down to draw and record what I… Read More »Jenny Bache

Jessica Slack

Jessica Slack is a contemporary abstract artist mostly inspired by colour and nature. Jessica’s paintings capture feelings of joy, wonder and freedom, reflected in her bold use of colour, texture… Read More »Jessica Slack

Jim Fleming

I seek to create imaginative work to inspire others in their playfulness and self confidence. I created opportunities during January for musicians and artists to inspire each other at Tony… Read More »Jim Fleming

Jo Smith

Having been home more, I’ve had the opportunity to regularly sketch outdoors and this has changed my approach to my painting, giving me a deeper sense of connection to nature.… Read More »Jo Smith

Julie Campbell

Artist Julie Campbell works from her studio on the Wirral. She studied at university and graduated with a BA(Hons) Fine Art. Julie’s main art practice is painting, and the artwork… Read More »Julie Campbell

Julie Lawrence

My work explores ideas of impermanence through the ephemeral nature of light and movement, and has an on-going concern with the relationship between matter and light. My working process involves initiating a… Read More »Julie Lawrence

Julie McLean

I am a professional artist and tutor providing classes and workshops in my studio/gallery in South Wirral. I work mainly in watercolours, acrylics and mixed media, inspired by mountains, moorlands… Read More »Julie McLean

Linda Edward

Originally from Bristol, I have lived on the Wirral for over thirty years and work from my home studio. I paint in oils on canvas finding inspiration from the estuary… Read More »Linda Edward

LiWei Chen

Liwei Chen got her art and craft degree when she was in China. She moved to the UK 18 years ago and draws inspiration from the culture and art of… Read More »LiWei Chen

Louise Flood

Lou begins her paintings with multiple layers of colour. She then works with the ‘images’ revealed by using paints, pencil and collage to add richness to the painting. By continuing… Read More »Louise Flood

Margi Adams

I grew up on the Wirral Peninsula and initially worked in healthcare and pharmaceutical market research in London and Toronto. However, my free time was spent creating and studying art,… Read More »Margi Adams

Rachel James

I am a mixed media artist based in Heswall working in both 3D and 2D. My work is usually a direct and intuitive response to my environment and since moving… Read More »Rachel James

Angela Stringer

I work with natural colour in the form of dyes and locally sourced pigments applied to silk fabrics. These pieces are then embellished in ways that are reminiscent of patterns… Read More »Angela Stringer

Anna Clark

I graduated as a mature student in 2014 with a degree in Fine Art from Wirral Metropolitan College, followed by a year’s Fellowship. Since then I have exhibited in a… Read More »Anna Clark

Barbara Lamb

Meditation in Motion.Having spent a weekend making Enso circles with Tashi Mannox (Buddhist monk), I experienced the impact of mark making through emotion. The process of applying the ink after… Read More »Barbara Lamb

Clare Flinn

Clare’s work reflects her love of the wilder landscapes of the UK and her native Ireland.  She is predominantly a painter, emphasising colour and light in her work.  Texture and… Read More »Clare Flinn

Corinne Price

Price’s practice delves into the beginnings of life and consciousness. Through an exploration of cellular structures and simple organisms, she invites the viewer to recognise the familiar within the unfamiliar,… Read More »Corinne Price

Dennis Spicer

I am a still life painter using oil paints. My main subject is still life with the occasional landscape. Most of my recent paintings consist of natural forms that reflect… Read More »Dennis Spicer

Derek King

The work is really a series of investigations. From landscapes, through sculpture, seascapes and figurative work, Derek is constantly seeking to resolve the relationship between  colour, line and space. The… Read More »Derek King

Helon Conning

As an artist my main goal is to encourage and support all within the community to find their innate creativity and to embrace the peaceful ‘in the moment’ experience, using… Read More »Helon Conning

Janet Ewing

I have a passion for painting. I love to get straight on to the canvas and work quite quickly. Oil is my favourite, although for quickness, I have been using… Read More »Janet Ewing

Linda Mary Evans

I am a Wirral based contemporary painter and felt artist. Since graduating with a BA(Hons)Fine Art degree, I have concentrated mainly on exploring the slate mining area of North Wales.… Read More »Linda Mary Evans

Lindsey Gaulter

I have continued to develop my paintings, since graduating from the University of Plymouth in 1999. I began painting urban traffic and crowd scenes that have recently evolved and pushed… Read More »Lindsey Gaulter

Lorna Soar

I am a contemporary felt artist living and working on Wirral. I create vibrantly colourful felt pictures, hand crafted using traditional wet felting techniques combined with hand stitching. Felt-making is… Read More »Lorna Soar

Nicky Perrin

The physicality of creating expressive and experimental work is at the core of my artistic practice. Engaging with the materiality of the mediums I use; be it paint, ink, charcoal… Read More »Nicky Perrin

Rob D Davies

The main two series’ of work that I focus on are what I call ‘Mythic Spaces’ and ‘Sacred Groves’, which both take landscape as inspiration. There is an incongruity and… Read More »Rob D Davies

Rob Soar

Defined by graphic shape, strong colour and black outlines, my artwork  has a distinctive and recognisable style and energy.During my long career as a Chartered Surveyor I’ve enjoyed buildings, drawing… Read More »Rob Soar

Sue Boardman

I find significance, inspiration and joy in the everyday. In the summer of 2019 a blackbird made a nest in my tiny back garden.  This arrival prompted ideas about safe… Read More »Sue Boardman

Emma Dromgoole

I am a trained fine artist and teacher of art who now is concentrating on developing my own work. Colour is very important for expressing the energy and mood of… Read More »Emma Dromgoole