Hampshire

Art in the Yard is a weekly pop up outdoor community art event for viewing a variety of work on display by local artists. The event is held every Sunday, weather permitting, starting from 8th April.

With previous generations of her family steeped in the farming life, it is perhaps not surprising that Ann Squire grew up surrounded by a motley collection of animals.

Bobby is an artist, illustrator and muralist living in the heart of the inspirational New Forest.

Brenda paints in several mediums and contemporary styles. Able to slip with ease between the challenges of portraiture, human form, landscapes, still life and abstract work, she passionately strives to capture the spirit, mood and emotions that inspire and often compel her to paint.

Over the last few years I have developed an interest in photography inspired by the local landscape. Living on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire provides a wealth of inspiration with woods, open heath and coastline.

Coastal Gallery is a leading independent contemporary art gallery, situated in Lymington in the New Forest.

Growing up in Wales I spent my youth being drawn to the fields and beaches of the Gower Peninsular. Escaping the city to surf, and relaxing in the fields around camp fires, I found myself being happiest immersed in either the waves or sat amongst the flowing grasses and flowers.

I am a Hampshire artist specialising in screen printing. I first started screen printing whilst studying for my A level art at Peter Symonds College in Winchester. It is a technique that really inspired me and I used it in my final piece for my A level.

A painter deeply inspired by the coast and countryside around her, whilst equally happy to tackle the challenges of architecture and townscapes, or portraits of people and animals.

Helen has taught since 1989 working in adult, further and higher education in Dorset and Hampshire in subjects including drawing, painting, graphic design, illustration, spatial design and interior architecture.

The Jabulani Art Gallery is located in Milford on Sea, Hampshire and run by Hampshire watercolour artist and proprietor Sally Hamilton.

Janie is a self-taught artist from a family with a strong tradition in painted media, and has painted and sketched all her life.

Jules makes wheel thrown and hand built pottery - functional tableware and one-off studio pieces. Working predominately with stoneware clay and mid-range glazes.

To walk by the sea is a feast for the senses. To watch the ever changing light and colour, to hear the sounds and smell the salt in the air help to create the magic of living by the sea.

Karen is a self taught artist from the New Forest and has been painting most of her life. Her style is very detailed and realistic with a variety of subject matter ranging from local forest scenes,architectural subjects to vintage vehicles and animal portraits.

I have been painting all my life, although more serious professional work pressures often took precedence. I am influenced by what I see in front of me, often local landscape, forest and sea.

Richard trained as a commercial artist at the west of England Academy of Art prior to working for ES and A Robinson, one of Britain's largest lithographic printing companies.

Sally has been painting in watercolours since she was a small child. Art has been her lifelong passion and the feeling she has for her subjects is so intimately reflected in her studies.

Sandra has been painting, in a very loose watercolour style, the wildlife and environment which is all around her home in the New Forest in Hampshire.

The Courtyard Art Gallery is a community art space, which is owned and operated by The Local Art Scene and showcases work by new and emerging artists.

The Salt Marsh Gallery is new to Lymington for 2017. You will get a warm welcome from Ed and Tanya Ingleton who run the gallery where you can then see their edited collection inspired by their coastal surroundings.

The landscape that society offers up is one that is so dynamic, colourful and radiant that at times it is almost impossible to grapple with the creative juices and decide which way to go.

Having spent many years toying with art, I now have a specific style that I like to describe as Fluid, Abstract and Drip Art influenced by and inspired from the likes of Jackson Pollock, Dawn Crothers, Stephen Lee and an artist by the name of Swarez.

The Lymington Arts Group promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of visual arts and crafts by providing meetings, workshops and outings.

The Lymington Arts Group annual exhibition is being held in the Masonic Hall, off Lymington High Street. View art for sale on display by local members.

The Milford Art Group was formed approximately thirty years ago for local artists to meet, share their knowledge and expertise.

ArtPakk is a reusable bag for protecting art works and frames and is one of the most protective art bag on the market.

Make a date for Lymington Arts Festival and discover local artists, makers and performers of all ages and disciplines at various venues around the town.

Adrian's hand crafted yachts are inspired by his daily job, working with yachts and motor boats in Lymington's Yacht Haven.

Barbara studied art at school in Ireland where she obtained her GCE in the subject along with several grades of RSA Examinations.

Carol is a sculptor, pastel painter and photographer based in the New Forest. She specialises in African animals, mostly the big cats and cheetahs.

Cathy has been drawing from an early age and has always loved to draw animals, nature, wildlife and landscapes.

Eileen's paintings are inspired by local and Cornish landscapes, harbours and coastlines. Artwork ranges from representational to abstract in acrylic and mixed media.

George has, over the years, produced extensive portfolios of subjects ranging from figure, wildlife and still life to land and seascapes.

I'm a painter. I make other kinds of work - installations and readymades - but really, it all relates to painting on one or more than one level: the process, the classification, the history, of painting.

Hampshire Open Studios is an annual art trail where the visiting public can meet artists in their homes, studios and galleries free of charge.

A fantastic new art and crafts event has taken residence in Stockbridge. Hampshire Pop Up Studios brings you quality art and crafts direct from the maker.