Lymington

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.

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.

From a fine art painting, a drawing, artist’s paintings or sketches, a limited edition print, a family photograph, a fabric print, a diploma or other certificate...or even a funky frame for your WiFi code...they all come to life when in the right frame.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Lost in watercolour washes? Confused by acrylics? Or not sure whether to use pastel or charcoal? With Heather's tuition you will learn useful techniques and skills to improve your drawing and painting.

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

The uniqueness of my work comes from combining the unpretentious beauty of textile craft techniques with the sophistication of fine art.

Aluminium and wood based sculptures using things people usually throw away or forget at the bottom of a drawer. I am by nature a squirrel/a hoarder and never throw away broken jewellery, old screws, buttons, small toys and everyday bits

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.

Marion has a BA(Hons) Degree in Fine Art. Her background is in Arts education.

Painting from observation, memory and feeling, I use the natural world as my inspiration and rework what I see - often into abstracted mark, line and colour.

I paint mostly in acrylics with the addition of various mixed media in my abstract works. I am mainly self taught but have joined a group of like minded artists to help develop my skills.

I am taking an exciting journey of inspiration, enthusiasm and re-discovery after sight-loss and then returning to painting and drawing a few years ago.

hArt is a Lymington-based charity established in 2014 with the aim of providing creative ways to support mental health.

Trudi specialises in projects that are inspired by places and communities. Her work is site specific; utilising research, collaboration, community skills and design through to final installation.

Lyn has exhibited in London, Surrey and Hampshire, and her work is in private collections as far afield as Spain and Australia.

Brockenhurst College offers a variety of different adult art courses at Lymington Community Centre.

Audrey derives inspiration for her beautiful watercolours and pastels from the Cotswold landscape and the coastlines of Dorset, Devon and Hampshire.

Baxter is a freelance photographer. He divides his time between Lymington and Cornwall. The two places constantly inspire his passion for landscape photography.

Bev’s inspiration is found in the local boatyards and coastal areas, especially with the ephemeral colours, patterns and textures found on boat hulls and boatyard detritus.

Blue Dog Art is a marketing network showcasing artists and their work, including painters and sculptors from around Lymington and the New Forest.

Chris likes painting foliage and ‘the chaotic, messy bits of nature – the bits people walk past or over without noticing’. Working in oils and at life size, Chris has a meticulous eye for detail and a wonderfully quirky view of the world.

Hart Media Group is a graphic design and printing company in central Lymington.

The subjects I paint are varied and depend on what inspires or interests me at the time but I particularly enjoy using mixed media.

Keith enjoys painting in oils, watercolour and acrylics. His subjects include local scenes of the New Forest and coast, animals and abstracts.

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.