Stuart Fiddes

Life drawing © Stuart Fiddes

As an art student of the late sixties, I realised that graphic design was where I wanted to go. Now after over 30 years of working in the “creative industries” and having owned successful design companies I have returned to my roots and am exploring all the nooks and crannies of my once-dormant soul. Thus [...]

Bert Bruins

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 [...]

Ian Hudson

Ian Hudson / 'Irene',sunset, Hartland Point on Port Bow / watercolour

In 1980 Ian moved from suburban London to a shepherds’ cottage in a remote part of Exmoor and his professional career as an artist began. He attended the art group at Brendon, tutored by Mrs. Suzanne Bailey ( who studied at Norwich School of Art) and very soon was painting landscapes which sold at the [...]

Albert Duplock

Albert Duplock / sea creatures and sleeping figures (detail)

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 [...]

Mike Bentley

Mike Bentley

I have a strong interest in People and Landscape; Landscape in its broadest context; its ability to surprise to reveal layers of history, transience and certainty. People in the landscape and their challenges. I’m also interested in detail in the landscape and seascapes of North Devon. Statements about food, the environment, green issues. I’ve worked [...]

Duncan Hopkins

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY / Oil on canvas / 100 x 120cm / 01.2011

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 [...]

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