Artist in Residence
Martin Rumary grew up surrounded by the Mendip Hills in the heart of the Somerset countryside, where he became inspired by the wildlife there, in particular by the variety of birds.
Martin developed his technique whilst working as a draughtsman but now he works full time as an artist. He works exclusively in acrylics on board.
Artist in Residence
Karen Coulson is a coloured pencil artist as well as a tutor specialising in wildlife and animal portraits. She enjoys incorporating unusual backgrounds behind her subject which indulges her love of colour.
Karen is a Gold Signature Member of the UKCPS (United Kingdom Coloured Pencil Society). She has won many awards for her artwork including “Best Fantasy/Abstract” picture at the UKCPS Annual International Exhibition in 2014.
Artist in Residence
Born in England in 1972. For most of her childhood she lived in a village near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire and this is where her passion for drawing and painting began.
Following her training as a Graphic Designer, she decided to try to convert her passion for painting into a full-time career. Having successfully exhibited her paintings; within a year she had fulfilled her ambition to become a professional Artist.
She lives with her family in Devon and delights in the abundance of wildlife and spectacular scenery that surrounds her studio.
Artist in Residence
Claudia Hahn is a published freelance illustrator and wildlife artist based in Cranleigh, UK.
“I have been around the globe on assignments, commissions, missions, exhibitions and sometimes just plain stalking for new inspiration. My love for details and vibrant choice of colour combinations are trademarks of my pictures. I don’t seem to be able to leave paintings alone until they look right to me, and I will always find something on them I can improve.”
Artist in Residence
Terence is a renowned wildlife painter with work in public and private collections worldwide. His work has been reproduced in over 40 books including all the illustrations for ‘Collins British Birds’. After the inspiration of observation in the field, seeing birds as they are, Terence strives to capture not just the details but the personality of his subjects in his paintings. He also refers to his extensive collection of specimens. His work is regularly on show at Nature in Art and he has been an artist in residence and tutor many times.
www.terencelambert.com
Artist in Residence
Back by popualr demand, lace makers from the Lace Circle, join Nature in Art as artists in residence this weekend.
This coincides with the lace themed exhibition on show in the galleries until 24th April.
Image: example of lace on show in The Beauty of the Orient, by Dutch lace maker, Yvonne Scheele-Kerkhof
Artist in Residence
Grahame Tucker is an artist who works in various media, creating original drawings, prints, painting and sculpture.
‘Shape, form and texture are elements which I focus upon in my love of land and seascape, natural forms and architectural structures. These are interpreted in an individual manner exploring a range of techniques to produce unique two and three dimensional artwork.’
Artists in Residence
Different members of the Gloucestershire Society of Artists will be demonstrating each day, presenting a range of styles and media during the week.
This is a change from previously advertised.
Artist in Residence
Alison Ingram is renowned for her colourful interpretations of the wildlife. She has a unique style and her passion for wildlife is reflected in her work and shows her deep understanding of animal behaviour and their interaction with the environment.
Artist in Residence
Carole Bury is a textile artist living in Gloucestershire, who works from her studio in a small village in the Cotswolds.
‘The natural world has always fascinated me. As a textile artist I combine drawings, thoughts and stitches to record and respond to the essence of the natural world. The work I produce is quiet but with an inner energy that aims to engage and draw the viewer in, to notice things they may have overlooked.’