The Lymington Art Scene

My life has been one of creativity coming from a background in publishing and writing, but to me there is no better expression than that of image and colour, no other medium can better convey the turbulent mood and temperament of the times in which we live.

Coastal Gallery is a leading independent contemporary art gallery, situated in Lymington in the New Forest. The Gallery is a touchstone for exceptional and unusual contemporary art and design. Working with both emerging and long-established artists, the gallery specialises in collecting modern and…

A beautifully presented coffee table book by Lymington photographer, Paul Close, depicting a series of photographic portraits of amazing creative people, who call Lymington their home.

The Lymington Arts Group promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of visual arts and crafts by providing meetings, workshops and outings. We hold bi-annual exhibitions of members works, one in Lymington in the Spring and a Summer one on Milford village green in August.

Framing your works of art, or photographs, can make all the difference to how a piece looks. Finding the right frame and mount brings your image to life, and will give you years of enjoyment.

My inspiration is drawn from architecture, the buildings in which we live and that surrounded us. I love to depict the effects of colour and light that interact in these dynamic landscapes. In recent years, I have been using panels instead of canvas as this enables me to achieve the mark-making…

As a mature student studying for my BA Art History degree, I rediscovered the New York Abstract Expressionist movement and I was hooked!

Marion has a BA(Hons) Degree in Fine Art. Her background is in Arts education. Marion’s move to the south coast gave her the impetus for a new style of painting and a new raft of work. She paints full time out of her studio in Lymington. Local sources of inspiration include masts and rigging,…

You will get a warm welcome from Ed and Tanya Ingleton who run The Salt Marsh Gallery where you can then see their edited collection inspired by their coastal surroundings. There is a wonderful mix of art for the home and garden, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, home accessories, gifts and quirky…

Andy lives and works in Lymington. After leaving Brockenhurst College Sixth Form, Andy studied at Rytecotewood College of Agricultural Engineering in Thame, Oxfordshire.

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.

Gail has a first class honours degree in Three Dimensional Design from Bath Spa University. In her final year, Gail specialised in ceramics and exhibited her work at New Designers in London – the annual showcase for the UK’s top graduate designers.

Stewart’s stunning metre square canvases take their cue from the colours of the sea and coastline; local fishing boats and beach huts. The latter’s layers of once vibrant paint, relentlessly battered by the sea or faded by time and the elements, inspire Stewart’s striking colour combinations and…

Victor lives by the sea and loves boats. He originally trained as a graphic designer, followed by a MA in Textile Design at the Royal College of Art in London.

Calling all Lymington artists! Every Thursday evening at the Lymington Community Centre art studio, from 7.30 - 9.30pm, we have a group of arty folk enjoying space to create! Come along and join in the fun.