2020 Exhibitions
In 2020 I will be looking forward to continue working with several galleries as well as self-representing at Emsworth and other Art Trails. The curated Artel group exhibition (theme currently being decided!) will be in July at the Oxmarket to coincide with the Chichester Festival. The Art Wittering collective exhibition weekend returns Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 October 2020.
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I will send updates to my mailing list. If you wish to be added please send me an email to richardsdj@btinternet.com. This website contact form is proving unreliable. I mail out a short note approximately four times per year. Thank you.
Confirmed dates for your diary:
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UPDATE 16.3.20: The whole art trail is now cancelled due to Covid 19. Will hopefully return in 2021.
Emsworth Art Trail 2020 Exhibition at 'The Atrium' part of the Methodist Church on the Square Venue Number 52 The Methodist Church, St Peter's Square, 19 High Street, Emsworth, PO10 7AQ Open On First weekend 25 & 26 April 2019 and Second Weekend 2 & 3 May 2019 Opening Times Saturdays 10.00am – 5.00pm and Sundays 11.30pm – 5.00pm Access The Exhibition is on the ground floor with good accessibility. http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards |
Special exhibition 'Alchemy' curated by Artel
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
July 2020 final dates tbc
ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester. I will be exhibiting a range of print works inspired by water and the alchemy of the making process.
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
July 2020 final dates tbc
ARTEL is a Chichester-based professional contemporary art group of 18 artists that who work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. This exhibition coincides with the Festival of Chichester. I will be exhibiting a range of print works inspired by water and the alchemy of the making process.
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Arundel Gallery Trail 2020
at Venue Number tbc 22 - 31 August 2020 I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. Showing a large range of my latest works including prints, drawings and ceramic and wire sculpture. There will be 6 other artists at the same venue. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm daily. http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk |
Art Wittering Weekend 2020
Third annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 24 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 25 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Third annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 24 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 25 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
2019 Exhibitions:
Fragment - a special exhibition curated by Artel
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
29th July – 11th August 2019
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Fragment’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new works with porcelain and wire, based on landscape sketches using intaglio and surface drawing in oxide and shellac.
Arundel Gallery Trail 2019
at Venue Number 14
17 - 26 August
I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. I will be able to show a large range of my latest works including sculpture. There will be 7 other artists at the same venue. Street parking very nearby across the roundabout near the health centre. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm.
http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
at Venue Number 14
17 - 26 August
I will be exhibiting once again at the Arundel Youth Club in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. I will be able to show a large range of my latest works including sculpture. There will be 7 other artists at the same venue. Street parking very nearby across the roundabout near the health centre. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm.
http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
Leaving the Island by Moonlight 1,
oil on paper monotype
1000 x 700 framed, POA
Red Dog Gallery Summer & Hampshire Open Studios Exhibition
17 - 26 August 2019 (please see website for opening times)
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for the summer exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
17 - 26 August 2019 (please see website for opening times)
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for the summer exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
Art Wittering Weekend 2019
Second annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 26 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 27 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Second annual exhibition by this new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 26 October, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 27 October, 10am to 4pm
16 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Embankment trees: Early Spring 1, oil on paper monotype
Emsworth View Dusk 1, oil on paper monotype, 2019
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Emsworth Art Trail 2019
Solo exhibition at Emsworth Museum Venue 46 Emsworth Museum 10b North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD Open On First weekend 27 & 28 April 2019 and Second Weekend 4, 5, & 6 May 2019 and for two subsequent weekends up to and including 19 May on Saturdays 10.30am – 4.30pm and Sundays 2.30pm – 4.30pm Opening Times 10.30am – 4.30pm Access The Exhibition is on the first floor, a stair lift is available. http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/project/deborah-richards |
Second anniversary retrospective exhibition in West Wittering, Spring 2019
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 8 March until 11 April 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have one new work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's second year.
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 8 March until 11 April 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have one new work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's second year.
2018 Exhibitions:
Bosham Christmas Craft Trail 2018
I will be exhibiting a range of acrylics seascapes and usual monotypes at Jan Guests lovely home with other visiting artists, tbc
at Rose Cottage, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NR
Open Friday 30th November 10.30am- 5pm, Saturday 1st December, 10.30am- 5pm and Sunday 2nd December 11.00am- 3pm
Bosham Christmas Craft Trail 2018
I will be exhibiting a range of acrylics seascapes and usual monotypes at Jan Guests lovely home with other visiting artists, tbc
at Rose Cottage, Delling Lane, Bosham, PO18 8NR
Open Friday 30th November 10.30am- 5pm, Saturday 1st December, 10.30am- 5pm and Sunday 2nd December 11.00am- 3pm
Idsworth Fields, ink and acrylic painting
The Little Art Gallery West Wittering: Group Exhibitions
‘Colour and the Season’ Autumn Exhibition 28 – 18 October 2018
I have two works in this exhibition – both seascapes featuring blue and orange!
Black and White Exhibition End of October/November 2018 dates tbc
The gallery is open from 10 until 5pm Thursday to Sunday
www.thelittleartgallery.online
‘Colour and the Season’ Autumn Exhibition 28 – 18 October 2018
I have two works in this exhibition – both seascapes featuring blue and orange!
Black and White Exhibition End of October/November 2018 dates tbc
The gallery is open from 10 until 5pm Thursday to Sunday
www.thelittleartgallery.online
Fairground Attraction III, oil on paper
Red Dog Gallery launch exhibition
Friday 12th October to Thursday 18th October 2018
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for her first exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day and until 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
Friday 12th October to Thursday 18th October 2018
I am delighted to have been invited by Victoria Saunders to exhibit alongside other selected artists for her first exhibition at the Red Dog Gallery. The gallery will be open from 10.00am to 4.00pm each day and until 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th or by appointment.
Red Dog Gallery, Heather Cottage, Oakhanger, Hampshire, GU35 9JN
https://reddoggallery.com/
Wittering Dusk, oil on paper, 500 x 400mm
Art Wittering Weekend 2018
Launch of the new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 3 November, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 4 November, 10am to 4pm
18 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
Launch of the new Art Wittering group.
Saturday 3 November, 10am to 5pm and Sunday 4 November, 10am to 4pm
18 local professional artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW
St Hubert’s Idsworth 2018: An exhibition inspired by the heritage and the South Downs landscape
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September 2018
Open from 10 until 4.30pm daily
The second fundraising exhibition that I have curated at this special location with 30 invited local and professional artists, showing all genres of art and craft including some land art installation. I will be exhibiting some oil on paper monotypes of local landscape and other smaller works relating to the South Downs area, new greetings cards.
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 September 2018
Open from 10 until 4.30pm daily
The second fundraising exhibition that I have curated at this special location with 30 invited local and professional artists, showing all genres of art and craft including some land art installation. I will be exhibiting some oil on paper monotypes of local landscape and other smaller works relating to the South Downs area, new greetings cards.
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Arundel Gallery Trail 2018
at Venue Number 7 18 - 27 August at a new venue in Surrey Street This year I am proud to have my image of Bosham Harbour selected for the front of the brochure and for the poster. This oil on paper monotype will be available at the exhibition. I will be exhibiting at a new venue in Surrey Street/School Lane above the Library. There will be refreshments available and on street parking very nearby across the roundabout near the health centre. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm. However I will be there each day from 12 noon. http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk |
First anniversary retrospective exhibition in West Wittering, Summer 2018
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have some coastal work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's first year.
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10.30am - 5pm Thursday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
Please see website for current opening times: http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/
I have some coastal work in this exhibition representing the artists who exhibited at the gallery during it's first year.
Elemental - a special exhibition curated by Artel
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
14th – 26th August 2018
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Elemental’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new monotype works about making journeys across the Solent in sequences.
Please download the leaflet explaining my Elemental work below.
Oxmarket Gallery, Chichester, West Sussex
Open daily 10.00am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closes 4pm)
14th – 26th August 2018
ARTEL is a professional contemporary art group of 20 artists that I was invited to join last year, they work to a theme each year for their Summer Show. ‘Elemental’ will include sculpture, printmaking and painting, textile art, photography and mixed media. I have made a special range of new monotype works about making journeys across the Solent in sequences.
Please download the leaflet explaining my Elemental work below.
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From the Downs to the Sea, 2017
A Group Print exhibition in West Wittering
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
15 - 29 June 2018
I will be exhibiting prints at this delightful gallery near the sea with some fellow printmakers. This exhibition is part of the Chicheter Festivities programme.
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
15 - 29 June 2018
I will be exhibiting prints at this delightful gallery near the sea with some fellow printmakers. This exhibition is part of the Chicheter Festivities programme.
Emsworth Art Trail 2018
Venue Number 81
Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
28, 29 April and 5, 6 and 7 May 2018
This year I am there every day and sharing the space with five other artists. This inspiring round light-filled venue made from straw bales and wood is between Emsworth and Southbourne, walking distance for some but there is a free car park onsite or the 700 bus stops nearby. Tea and coffee will be available.
Described as expressive and romantic, this latest collection of semi-abstract paintings, monotypes and drawings will transport you into my own interpretation of real and imagined sea crossings and journeys. Observations of changing light and weather, impressions of harbour and shore, inspired by the local Solent coast, South Downs area and Fowey river. Unique prints, paintings, drawings and cards for sale.
Open daily 10 - 5pm, nb closing early at 4pm on Monday 7 May
Free on site parking. Disabled access. Refreshments available.
M: 07770499595
Venue Number 81
Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
28, 29 April and 5, 6 and 7 May 2018
This year I am there every day and sharing the space with five other artists. This inspiring round light-filled venue made from straw bales and wood is between Emsworth and Southbourne, walking distance for some but there is a free car park onsite or the 700 bus stops nearby. Tea and coffee will be available.
Described as expressive and romantic, this latest collection of semi-abstract paintings, monotypes and drawings will transport you into my own interpretation of real and imagined sea crossings and journeys. Observations of changing light and weather, impressions of harbour and shore, inspired by the local Solent coast, South Downs area and Fowey river. Unique prints, paintings, drawings and cards for sale.
Open daily 10 - 5pm, nb closing early at 4pm on Monday 7 May
Free on site parking. Disabled access. Refreshments available.
M: 07770499595
2017 Exhibitions:
'Countdown' A Group exhibition for Christmas
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
Mid November 2017 onwards (date tbc)
I will be exhibiting a selection monotypes at this delightful new gallery.
'Countdown' A Group exhibition for Christmas
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT
Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays)
Mid November 2017 onwards (date tbc)
I will be exhibiting a selection monotypes at this delightful new gallery.
Small acrylic seascape
Small acrylic seascape
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AUTUMN AFFORDABLE ART WEEKEND
14 local artists including myself are getting together to exhibit their art at the West Wittering Memorial, West Wittering, Near Chichester, PO20 8LW on Saturday 28th October 2016, 10am to 5pm (smaller exhibition) and Sunday 29th October 2016, 10am to 4pm (expanded exhibition) The seventh annual Autumn Affordable Art Weekend celebrating the talents of a group of Chichester artists. This group of friends will be displaying work from ceramics and glasswork, to textiles, prints, photography, drawing and paintings. There is a range of work accessible to all in price range and variety of styles. The artists will be there to chat to visitors about the creative work. All artwork is available to buy with many items making special, unique Christmas gifts. Tea & coffee is available. Admission and parking free. |
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A Group Print exhibition 'A Celebration of Print'
The Little Art Gallery, Rookwood Road, West Wittering, West Sussex, PO20 8LT Open 10am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays) 21 September until 11 October 2017 I will be exhibiting a large wall of monotypes on a Solent theme at this delightful new gallery near the sea with some fellow printmakers including: David Peduzzi - Wood engravings, Chris Gilbert - Woodcuts and etchings, Karen Swann - Photo etching, wood block printing, Polly Dutton - Monoprints http://www.thelittleartgallery.online/ |
St Hubert’s Idsworth, an exhibition inspired by the heritage and the South Downs landscape
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September 2017
10 - 5pm Saturday and 10 - 4pm Sunday
A special fundraising exhibition towards vital repairs to be held at St Hubert chapel also known as 'the church in the field'. I have invited over 30 professional and local artists who will be exhibiting work themed to this special place close to where I live. This wonderful mix of artworks will include Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Millinary, Glass and Sculpture. I am looking forward to making a new body of work for this show.
Artists confirmed are: Ruth Barratt-Danes, Jon Barratt-Danes, Pippa Blake, Heather Bowring, Jean Bradley, Victoria Brown, Polly Dutton, Annie Evans, Annie Flitcroft, Linda Foskett, Chris Gilbert, Jan Guest, Sandra Izzard, Sue Hawksworth, June Heap, Jessica Maier, Steve Radcliffe, Trudy Redfern, Deborah Richards, John Robinson, Nicola Rose, Alison Sandeman, Karen Ongley-Snook, Garrick Palmer, Mike Savage, Andrew Whitmarsh, Bridget Woods, Clive Vosper and one or two more to be confirmed.
The exhibition has disabled access by driving through the gate up to the church, there is free parking on the road and tea and coffee will be available. I will be in residence each day the exhibition is open. Other artists to be confirmed.
Nr Finchdean, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO8 0BE
Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 September 2017
10 - 5pm Saturday and 10 - 4pm Sunday
A special fundraising exhibition towards vital repairs to be held at St Hubert chapel also known as 'the church in the field'. I have invited over 30 professional and local artists who will be exhibiting work themed to this special place close to where I live. This wonderful mix of artworks will include Printmaking, Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Millinary, Glass and Sculpture. I am looking forward to making a new body of work for this show.
Artists confirmed are: Ruth Barratt-Danes, Jon Barratt-Danes, Pippa Blake, Heather Bowring, Jean Bradley, Victoria Brown, Polly Dutton, Annie Evans, Annie Flitcroft, Linda Foskett, Chris Gilbert, Jan Guest, Sandra Izzard, Sue Hawksworth, June Heap, Jessica Maier, Steve Radcliffe, Trudy Redfern, Deborah Richards, John Robinson, Nicola Rose, Alison Sandeman, Karen Ongley-Snook, Garrick Palmer, Mike Savage, Andrew Whitmarsh, Bridget Woods, Clive Vosper and one or two more to be confirmed.
The exhibition has disabled access by driving through the gate up to the church, there is free parking on the road and tea and coffee will be available. I will be in residence each day the exhibition is open. Other artists to be confirmed.
Leaving the Island, 6.30pm ferry, 2017
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Quay Arts’ biennial Open Exhibition 2017
"I must go down to the seas again" West Gallery, Quay Arts, Newport, Isle of Wight 29 July - 22 September 2017 I am very pleased to have both my monotypes accepted for this selected exhibition. Both pictures are on the theme of leaving and travelling to the Isle of Wight, oil on paper, one with graphite. This is a selling exhibition which supports this fantastic venue. Selected marine-based works and artefacts from the Isle of Wight Council Heritage Services will also be displayed in the exhibition, revealing a wonderful array of works inspired by the Island’s coastline. A full programme of live events will accompany this exhibition as well as a school’s response show in the gallery. |
New work for Arundel Gallery Trail: Hanover Point, 2017,
oil on paper monotype
Travelling to the Island by Moonlight II, 2017
oil on paper monotype
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Arundel Gallery Trail 2017
19 - 28 August at Venue 39, The Victoria Institute, in Tarrant Street. I will be part of the Arundel Gallery Trail in August 2017. Delighted to once again be exhibiting at the atmospheric Victoria Institute, in Tarrant Street. Looking forward to showing new large monotypes framed size 1000mm x 700mm including a similar oil on paper monotype to one selected for the Isle of Wight but with a pink moon! Also made in July 2017 two of Hanover Point one of my favourite Isle of Wight places looking west towards Dorset. Open at weekends and Bank Holiday from 12.00 noon until 5.30pm and weekdays from 2.00 until 5.30pm. I will be there each day. http://arundelgallerytrail.co.uk |
Omega Printmakers exhibition at St Thomas’s Anglican Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2HH
26 August – 6 September 2017.
Open daily 8.30am – 5.30pm.
I am showing some monotypes on a Solent theme in this large exhibition specialist exhibition of handmade prints by a diverse group of printmakers at this lovely venue.
26 August – 6 September 2017.
Open daily 8.30am – 5.30pm.
I am showing some monotypes on a Solent theme in this large exhibition specialist exhibition of handmade prints by a diverse group of printmakers at this lovely venue.
Emsworth Windy Day 1,
limited edition giclee available
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The Lavant stream at Idsworth,
oil on paper, 2016
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Emsworth Windy Day 4, oil on paper original
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Emsworth Arts Trail 2017:
Venue number 44 - Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
22th & 23th April & 29, 30 April, & 1 May 2017
Opening times for the Arts trail: 10.00am – 5.00pm daily
NB except for Saturday 29 April when we will close at 4pm
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/
This year I am pleased to be exhibiting in the wonderful new light-filled round exhibition space at Tuppeny Barn between Emsworth and Southbourne. There is easy free onsite parking and cafe. I will be showing new paintings, prints and drawings responding to my favourite themes of changing light, rhythm and mood of the Solent coast and local downland. Some fairground imagery too. Affordable one-off mini prints and cards. Expressive figurative stoneware sculptures. Commissions welcome.
Venue number 44 - Tuppeny Barn Gallery, Main Road, Southbourne, PO10 8EZ
22th & 23th April & 29, 30 April, & 1 May 2017
Opening times for the Arts trail: 10.00am – 5.00pm daily
NB except for Saturday 29 April when we will close at 4pm
http://emsworthartstrail.org.uk/
This year I am pleased to be exhibiting in the wonderful new light-filled round exhibition space at Tuppeny Barn between Emsworth and Southbourne. There is easy free onsite parking and cafe. I will be showing new paintings, prints and drawings responding to my favourite themes of changing light, rhythm and mood of the Solent coast and local downland. Some fairground imagery too. Affordable one-off mini prints and cards. Expressive figurative stoneware sculptures. Commissions welcome.
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