Open Studios - Tom Deakins

Tom paints exclusively in oils on canvas panels. Many of his subjects are to be found in the landscape local to Dunmow, with occasional forays further afield. He has been a member of ‘The Arborealists’ group since 2015 and has taken part in several site-specific projects and exhibitions with them. He, also, shows work at the Chappel Galleries near Colchester. Tom studied Fine Art at Newcastle University and taught.  He now works part-time as a gardener. His work is small scale, highly detailed & develops slowly in many layers of paint. You can see more of Tom's work as her takes part in our inaugural Open Studios event. 

This artwork is In Line - Cloutsham 

Open Studios - Audrey Bowling

This is Winter’s First Breath by Audrey Bowling. Audrey is a mixed-media artist working with an emphasis on collage. The shapes and colours of the landscape provide inspiration, alongside the materials and found objects she uses. This inspiration leads in many directions, including abstract, seeing things from a different perspective and bringing other sensations into play. She is also fascinated by found objects, especially those rusty washers, keys, bits of wire, etc discarded by society. She uses them in her work to give balance & texture, whilst giving them a life beyond their original purpose.  Alongside this, there will be examples of her weaving to view during Dunmow Art Group's Open Studios this weekend.

 

Open Studios - Christian Runacres

 This is Artichokes by Christian Runacres.  Art was not considered a good career choice but having learnt to do silk printing whilst in New Zealand Christian decided on returning to do a Fine Art course at The Open College of Art followed by Colchester Institute. Since then, she has taught art. Now she follows her own path painting in oils, acrylic & water colours. Visit Christian to see and buy her work during Dunmow Art Group's Open Studios this weekend.

 

 

DAG Open Studios - Rosamond Ulph

 This is Names of Various Funghi by Rosamond Ulph. Rosamond is a long-standing member of Dunmow Art Group and will be sharing studio space with Christian Runacres for the Open Studios weekend of 20 - 21 May.  Rosamond is both a botanical artist and landscape painter. Her work includes oil paintings and calligraphic maps of English fieldnames which are locally researched from tithe maps at the Record Office. They are original watercolour works but limited editioned giclee prints of these and others will be for sale along with cards relating to this subject, and English weather including The Shipping Forecast, The Beaufort Wind Scale, Clouds and States of the Sea.

 

Open Studios- Louise Man

Self-taught artist Louise paints landscapes & floral still life. Inspired by big skies & rural North Essex, she paints ‘en plein air’ using quick, broad, brush strokes. As well as oils, Louise paints in watercolours, enjoying its fluidity & transparency. She sketches regularly in charcoal & pastels. Louise reproduces her watercolour floral paintings on tea towels, napkins & lampshades. DAG committee member Louise is a regular tutor for watercolour classes & helps run the calendar of visiting artists & the annual exhibition. Louise was a ‘wildcard’ entrant on the 2018 & 19 Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. Louise Man will be taking part in Dunmow Art Group's Open Studios event.  See where she creates her vibrant interpretation of local scenes.

This is Colours of Spring

One Week Until Open Studios

Only one more week until you can visit 11 different local artists in their studios to see where they create and buy unique artwork.  For full details of artists and locations please visit our website. 

Two Weeks Until Open Studios

With just two weeks to go until Dunmow Art Group's first ever Open Studios event, we are pleased to invite you to join us.

11 local artists are opening their studios to the public. Come and see where they work and what they do. The opportunity to buy locally made contemporary artwork and talk to the artists.

Thank You!

A big thank you to all those who supported the Dunmow Art Group Exhibition this weekend. It was great to see everybody and show you the work we have been doing. It wouldn't have been the same without you. Information about future events will be coming out soon.

Open Studios Comes to Dunmow

Dunmow Art Group is proud to announce its first Open Studios event on the weekend of 20 - 21 May.

11 Artists will be taking part, spread over Dunmow and surrounding villages. There will be a variety of styles, mediums and subject matters on show and you have the chance to see where the artists work as well as more o their work.

For more details,  please see our Open Studios page.

A Kiss by Fabienne Hanley

Today's artwork is 'A Kiss' by art group member and recent portrait teacher at our Monday afternoon classes,  Fabienne Hanley.  This painting is in oil and will be available to view at Dunmow Art Group's upcoming exhibition. 

A Charcoal Horse

This charcoal horse is by Dunmow Art Group member Liz Parker. Available to view at the Dunmow Art Group Exhibition on 22nd to 23rd April at Foakes Hall. 

Flowers

This pretty vase of flowers by Mandy Whittick will be available at the Dunmow Art Group Exhibition. 

A Fortnight To Until the Dunmow Art Group Exhibition

Just 2 weeks to go until the Dunmow Art Group Exhibition. 

A wide variety of artworks available to view and buy. Come and meet the artists.