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Bert Bruins
Loving art and painting in my teens I nevertheless decided to give art college in the Netherlands a miss to study Political Sciences instead, and I have had a varied career since then that includes teaching in alternative education, busking, working in organic horticulture, mental health and supported housing (moving country in the process). I [...]
Alison Rickman
On returning to Devon in 1998, Alison studied ceramics with Clive Pearson, specialising in Greenman plaques and in parallel took a City & Guilds teaching qualification and then taught Bellydance and Feng Shui at local Colleges. She also is a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor, trained at Col .W. (Bill) Froud’s and Capt. Hewitt’s, Devon. [...]
Albert Duplock
I love telling stories in my work and try to create pieces that are full of detail and rhythm. I am fascinated by the way people stand and gather together to celebrate whether on the beach, at a festival or sports event creating patterns and energy. I work in a variety of mediums depending on [...]
Rachel Sumner
I originate from rural Northamptonshire. I successfully completed a foundation course at Northampton College of Art followed by a degree in Fine Art Painting at Maidstone College of Art, graduating in the 1980s. Over the years, I have developed a strong interest in textiles and it was this that lead on to my becoming a [...]
Patricia Butler
Moving to the wild coast of North Devon has been a wonderful life time dream for me. There are so many beautiful places to inspire. Walking the beach and finding objects on the tide line, provide me with subjects for my work and all the time the cry of the gulls and the song of [...]
Duncan Hopkins
Why do I make paintings? Essentially, I make paintings because I like to make pictures. I have always made pictures for enjoyment, communication or as secret codes. Over the years I have made images using collage, photography, drawing, more paint, print and digital media – some for myself, some for clients. I have made pictures [...]