Artists and Makers

Andrew Bell

Le Maine from the East, Charente, France

Wall at Le Maine, Charente, France

I live on the east side of the Blackdown Hills. I exhibit with the Neroche Artists and have ‘open studio’ for Somerset Art Weeks. I have had solo exhibitions locally and in Birmingham.

Mainly self-taught, I painted sporadically during my RAF career, and now regularly. I prefer landscape, working in acrylic, but also in oils and watercolours, drawing inspiration from the Blackdown Hills and from journeys to France, Wales, Mongolia and, most recently, Brazil. I teach painting to a small group of artists at Buckland St Mary.

Other work can be seen on www.somersetartweek.org.uk and www.afas.org.uk

Sarah Bovey


betula

kilve beach


quercus

My drawings and paintings reflect my deep affection and affinity with the landscape in which I live. The exploration of specific locations - the Blackdown Hills, the West Somerset coast and Dartmoor  - provide evocative and inspiring material for my interest in the natural textures and patterns that occur in trees and rocks.

Contact details:
Tel no. 01404 861389
email: indigo2701@googlemail.com

Adrian Campbell

Bluebell Wood and Sky

Poppies and Sunset

I trained at Borough Polytechnic tutored by David Bomberg. Then at Bath Academy of Art, Corsham with painting and drawing tutors William Scott and Kenneth Armitage (1946 – 49)

I taught in Hertfordshire for many years before moving to Somerset in 1975. Have had one-man shows in Cumbria, Cambridge, Cirencester, Frome, Bridgwater, Taunton and Dartington (boring full list available if wanted!)

Have also had work shown at Bristol R.W.A., St Ives galleries, Penzance and Bovey Tracey. Exhibit regularly with Artists 303 and Somerset Society of Artists. Work sold to owners in various parts of the UK also Germany and Canada.

For more information please ring 01460 234236

Angela Charles

Painter
Curator Thelma Hulbert Gallery
email: mail@angelacharles.com

Angela Blackwell
Gallery Curator
Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Elmfield House
Dowell Street
Honiton
EX14 1LX

01404 45006
ablackwell@eastdevon.gov.uk

Gallery opening times: Wed - Sat 10am - 4pm Free admission

Don't miss 'Wheel of the Year' an exhibition by South West members of PaperWEIGHT Saturday 19 April - 31 May also on display in the Selling Showcases 'Jill Holland - Paper Bowls'  Saturday 5 April - Saturday 7 June

Sally Clark

Sally Clark paints vibrant landscape spaces.

She studied Fine Art at Plymouth University during the late 90s and she has been working in the Blackdown Hills since then as a painter and Arts Coordinator for local projects.

She has been involved in many successful local and regional Art exhibitions including New Eyes.

Contact:
Email: sallyian@talk21.com
Tel: 01884 840301

Jone Delahaye




Oil pastel studies of cherry orchards in Provence 2008 (early spring)

Trained at the Somerset College of Art and The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, I was employed as a scenic artist at the BOV and by the London Old Vic (in the 'wardrobe') until I married. I developed over the years into an mixed media artist and illustrator.  Specializing in natural and environmental subjects, using perspective to envisage distance

Contact:
www.jonedelahaye.com

Gary Dickins
Artist Mixed Media
Textiles

Blackdowns II

Conflict II

email: garydickins@hotmail.com
website: www.garydickins.com

Jane Durston

Mixed hellebores

Wallflowers


Garlic

I have been painting and illustrating plants for the last 25 years. I exhibit locally and have sold my work through Peter Nahum's Leicester gallery. I have worked for many publications the latest being an Atlas of the World for Weldon Owen and I've been awarded a silver gilt medal by the RHS for my botanical paintings.

Contact details: 
e-mail : jane@jacobspiece.fsnet.co.uk
Tel: 01823 601405

Kate Evans

Aubergine

Rose

Since moving to Devon in 2009 I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to rekindle my love of painting. I work mainly in acrylics on canvas. Much of my work to date has involved creating stylised interpretations of an image, often one taken from nature.

www.kateevansart.com
info@kateevansart.com

Gordon Field
All my work now follows two distinct routes…..

Journeys through real Landscapes….. revealing the hidden qualities of the world that surrounds us.  Recent Journeys through the Blackdown Hills, The Quantocks and Exmoor have provided the material for my own work as well as the foundations for my journeys where I reveal the landscape to others.

Journeys through my Mindscape….. exploring the hidden world of my sub-conscience and imagination.  Recent Journeys have explored automatic as a source of ideas along with automatic sculpture where random objects take on a new life.

Tel. No.  01823 354817
email: Gordon@thefield.eclipse.co.uk

Irene Campbell
Potter, Printmaker and ex-Art Teacher

I trained at Bath Academy of Art, Corsham Court and Lakes Pottery in Truro. I make ceramic and print studies of animals, as well as mugs, bowls etc. I also throw miniature china for collectors. I am a farmers daughter and had a smallholding with cows and sheep until 2001 when I converted my barn into LITTLEFIELDS BARN GALLERY for the 2002 Somerset Arts Week.

For more information please ring 01460 234236

Chris Goodman

Studied graphic design originally at Newham College, London and then moved to the University of Plymouth to complete my degree. I do graphic design (posters, leaflets, graphic displays etc.) for many organisations in the Blackdown Hills and the surrounding area. For pleasure I like to paint still life in acrylics - usually marine subjects but sometimes vegetables. I also like to photograph the landscape and botanical subjects in the Blackdown Hills.

Email: chris@freeline-gfx.co.uk

Bronwen Gundry


Blue mould spots - ground canvas

Red circles on black - large river canvas

I am an abstract/organic painter who works mainly in oils on canvas.I trained at Wimbledon school of art in the nineties. Recently, I have been experimenting in collaboration with nature, physically putting my canvases directly into the environment, a wild flooded are by the river Yarty where I live. Over a period of time allowing the elements, flora and fauna to work on the canvases before returning them to the studio to produce finished pieces.

email: bronwengundry@yahoo.co.uk

Liz Gregory


Hay trailer in morning light


rainy day at neroche

I am a painter who lives and works in the Blackdown Hills. I am happiest working outside in the landscape because I never quite know what’s going to happen. There is an immediacy and excitement about this approach which is compelling. Conditions change constantly and I have to work quickly. The results are loose and spontaneous interpretations of a subject rather than a copy.

Tel:  01823 680351
email: richard.carman@btconnect.com

Fiona Hamilton

tr'dance

Religare


Mothers button Box

Having studied and obtained a degree in Fine Art through Plymouth University I have since completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and whilst continuing with my own Fine Art practice, I am also a part-time Lecturer at SCAT (Somerset College of Arts and Technology) on both the Degree and National Diploma programmes.

My love of drawing has continued since childhood and is the starting point for all my work, however, this has progressed to encompass an interest in the psychological and in particular the human condition. I continue to experiment with various medium and particularly enjoy utilising digital technology. More recently my completed pieces have included sculpture, textiles and video installation.

For more information contact:
e-mail: fionahamilton@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01823 680942

Sally Hebeler


Culm Valley

My prints start with simple lines and sketches, taken directly from the landscape; the final picture is a distilled image in its simplest and purest form. Many of my prints take inspiration from traditional Japanese images, which I rework from my western perspective.



Dartmoor

I use mainly Perspex for plates and the images are then scratched, burnt or etched onto this, using many different tools and etching mediums to produce an innovative printing style.



Downtor

I am a Director of the Double Elephant Print Workshop in Exeter and have taken part in the Nine Days of Art in Devon 2002 & 2005, Wrexham Print International 2003, Somerset Arts Week 2004 & 2006. My recent work is exhibited in a number of Galleries in the South West.


Contact details:
e-mail :  hebeler@btinternet.com
website: www.sallyhebeler.com

Simon Hitchens

In the presence of absence.
granite, clear cast resin.  
50 x 100 x 100 cm. each.  
St. Stephen Walbrook, London.

From dawn until dusk.  
granite.
550 x 150 x 50 cm. each.
Boscombe pier road, Bournemouth .

Website : www.simonhitchens.com

Margaret Hobby
Painter
email: margaret@mancroft.eclipse.co.uk

Caroline Hopcraft


Parrot & Chilli Pepper - Acrylic & charcoal

Swan & White Iris - Acrylic & Charcoal

Caroline attended Hornsey Art College in the 80's.  Her work was exhibited at Christies and the Long & Ryle Gallery, London .  She then lived, worked and exihibited in Italy and Berlin returning to the Blackdowns in 2000.

Carolines paintings mainly depict birds, beasts and plants both local and exotic in acrylic and charcoal.

Contact details : 
e-mail  cahopcraft@hotmail.com

Ella Huhne

Ella has designed sets and costumes for dance, modern ballet, theatre, opera and television. Her pots are inspired by her work with dancers.

Productions include designs for the Royal Ballet, Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Gate Theatre, the Young Vic Studio, opera for the Exeter Festival and at Wells Cathedral , televised by the BBC, costumes for Thames TV and for a film by Niki de Saint Phalle.

She has exhibited her pots at various galleries including Walford Mill Gallery, Quay Arts Isle of Wight, and The Hay Makers Gallery, Hay on Wye.

She is the artistic director of Landance, which runs dance workshops and performances in the landscape.

Contact: ella.huhne@tiscali.co.uk

Tim Martin

Artist statement
I have constantly returned to the themes of landscape, colour and light in my work; figures, words and realism have subsided to give way to semi-abstracted images. Most of my current paintings remain a response to places, sights and journeys that because of form, colour or the way they might be naturally framed, become special.

Conceptually colour is very important to my work. Sometimes it is used to represent what is actually seen but, more often; it is there to express the emotional content of the place or experience. Subject-wise the paintings become about side views, glimpses of colour on motorways, naturally framed journeys down lanes enveloped in trees, places that leave a memory - the view out from a dark car park onto a hillside blazing with light, when you are waiting for your family to return.

www.timmartin.org.uk  
email: info@timmartin.org.uk

Julie Pownall
BA(Hons)Fine Art (2004) University of Plymouth

Cadaques , Catalonia coast mixed media

The Wobbly House of Exeter - mixed media.

I relate my work to Catalan (Spain) influences (part of my heritage),. Two years spent in West Sussex, inspired me to paint images of Brighton Pier..
Mixed Media/collage painting focus on local subjects. Aim to develop kids workshops in the Blackdown/East Devon areas. Assisted RAMM children’s workshops, lead Artist for Phoenix Saturday club 2007/Exhibitions at Axminster Arts Café 2008/7, Exeter Open Studios 2007,in 2006, Havant, Hampshire, Salisbury, Art-Shed, Herts, Exeter NHS , Millfield, Thelma Hulbert, Millfield,.

Tel: 01404 890286
Mobile : 07932185543
email: jcpownall@googlemail.com
www.juliepownallpainter.com

Rosey Reed

Driftwood Stick Mirror

Driftwood Heart Mirror

I am a Somerset-based artist working with reclaimed and recycled materials to create distinctive works that are both decorative and functional.  I use natural material to make hangings, sculptures, jewellery, framed mirrors and other bespoke pieces, inspired by both my world travels and the beautiful West Country landscape.

My home and workshop is situated on a working dairy farm, nestled in the tranquil haven of the Blackdown Hills.  As well as the farm I like to visit the coastlines of Cornwall , Pembrokeshire, Somerset, Devon and Dorset  in search of materials and supplies.  

Sculpted by the elements, I enjoy transforming the natural materials I finds into original and beautiful works of art.

Contact details: Rosey Reed
For more examples of my work please go to my website: www.roseyreed.co.uk  

Nicola Werner

Having studied Painting at Central School of Art in London, I became an apprentice at Alan Caiger-Smith's pottery in Aldermaston in 1982 . I have continued potting ever since, lucky to be able to make a living doing what I love and producing work that I like in the peace and quiet of the beautiful Blackdowns ( via Kent and Milverton).

I paint tiles and throw red earthenware clay, bisc fire and dip in a white tin glaze and paint birds, leaves etc with onglaze oxides.
This is called Majolica and all the ware is intended for use; I also take commissions for celebratory pieces, kitchen tiles, dinner services etc.
Visitors are most welcome but please ring first.

Contact details:
Tel: 01823 680957
email: nwpot@btinternet.com

David Spears

Psochid insect' Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph

Baby Snail on Blackberry, Macro Photography

David Spears has lived in Curland for over 5 years. He has been supplying TV and photographic images to broadcasters and publishers for over 40 years and have won many awards. he is an elected member of the Royal Photographic Society, the Royal Microscopical Society and the International Association of Wildlife Filmmakers. He is a graduate Zoologist but has a broader interest in the craft and artistry of imaging for public appreciation. He has various imaging systems in his studio including elecron and light microscopes, micro and time-lapse systemsaswell as systems for preparing specimens.

www.cloudshillimaging.com
david@cloudshillimaging.com

Elizabeth Rapp

Elizabeth Rapp is a graduate teacher who lives in the Blackdown Hills ; she has had two pamphlets and one full collection of her poetry published, the latest book being "Dancing on Bones" published by the Rockingham Press and launched at the Dartington festival.

She runs creative writing workshops for both beginners and experienced writers alike in various venues in the southwest, as both residential and day courses. She has won several national prizes and the critic John Latham wrote that her poems "have great sensitivity, acuteness of perception. Most of all, despite their great range, she has a unique and insistent voice."

CD and further details available from chivers1988@beeb.net

Julia Spencer

Julia Spencer is a writer come artist, potter and healer.  She makes stoneware sculpture and domestic ware and paints in watercolour and oil.  She has written a book about Spain and is at present writing a book on spirituality.

Contact:
Tel:  01823 680737
www.allergyhealing.com

John Somers
Theatre

Cider Boys comes from 'Parson Terry's Dinner' a community play I made and directed in 2000 in Payhembury.


Farmer and landgirl is from the community play Foresight, 2007.

I work in Britain and internationally.  I directed an MA Applied Drama at Exeter University and was founder/Artistic Director of Exstream Theatre Company .  I make Interactive Theatre and Community Theatre. 

In 2004 I wrote and directed The Living at Hurford , an Interactive play on farms exploring problems facing British agriculture.  Recently I directed Foresight , a community play in a marquee in a field and New Talking Heads , the work of 18 new writers also made into a film.  My production On the Edge won national awards.  I won the 2003 American Alliance of Theatre and Education Special Recognition Award.

email: J.W.Somers@ex.ac.uk
Website: www.talevalleycommunitytheatre.org

HEARNSHAW/GREEN DUO
Charlie Hearnshaw and Maxine Green

LIVE MUSIC
For concerts and at events, weddings and functions.
Jazz, swing, Latin and French chanson specialities.
Several bands available, visit www.charliesax.co.uk for information and soundclips, www.projetbrassens.eclipse.co.uk for detail of French chanson project.

SHELLY STUDIOS
Independent record label. Various recordings available, for details visit the CD shop at www.charliesax.co.uk

RECORDING AND AUDIO PRODUCTION
Location sound recording, and audio recordings of printed literature. Clients include Coldharbour Mill, Devon County Council, East and Mid Devon District Councils

COMPOSING
New music by commission.
Visit www.blackdownvoices.co.uk for soundclips of one project.

Tel:  01884 840015

Louise Cottey

I create unique hand woven textiles, often using hand dyed or locally produced yarn. I like exploring the interaction of texture, colour and pattern in the creation of woven fabrics and often manipulate the structure to create an almost 3D effect.

I graduated from the Surrey Institute of Art and Design in 1997 and since then have demonstrated and taught the craft of weaving. I have also enjoyed art residencies, producing hand woven design collections and commissions from people who want something precious created just for them.

email: LouCottey@lycos.com