Come look and see, make and do - nothing is more inspiring than meeting the people who make the work! For more information on the May Days Arts Trail 2009, please click here.
Andrew abstracts from landscape, still life and the figure, accepting and exploiting the nature of a flat surface but not pursuing the illusion of three dimensions. He aims for strength and energy.
e: andrew@andrewpearson.me.uk
w: www.andrewpearson.me.uk
‘Aspire' is a local group with a passion for painting, embroidery and photography, scaling traditional to contemporary works. An eclectic mix, inspiring one another and sharing a creative spirit.
Bobbie will be exhibiting drawings and paintings from her theme "The Seven Ages of Woman" and her book: "A Place of Your Own"
w: www.bobbiebale.com
Inspired by patterns and rhythms in the natural and manmade world Carol's painting are bold and dynamic. Her strong, lyrical brushstrokes apply translucent layers of colour. Originals, reproductions and cards available
e: jhp.cap@btinternet.com
Caryl has a love of oil paint, it's vibrant colours and glutinous quality. Most of her work is bright, cheerful and recognisable aiming to represent rather than abstract.
Emsworth Museum is offering to be the hub for the Emsworth Art Trail. The main room also contains many pictures of Emsworth including some oil paintings.
info@emsworthmuseum.co.uk
http://www.emsworthmuseum.co.uk/
Helena’s work is about relationship; with each other and the places we inhabit - using images found walking, travelling, at home or in the minds eye. Medias explored include painting, collages, photography and cards.
e: helena.hines@ntlworld.com
An amateur group of potters and ceramic artists from beginners to competent potters. Displayed work is made from a variety of clays and other mediums. Working demonstrations during the trail.
e: cliveyeomans@talktalk.net
Jean creates jewellery with her own hand made glass beads. She will be exhibiting these and kiln fused pieces. Her colourful felt work scarves and hangings will also be on display.
Jeni has been painting since the 80s, her work is wide ranging and in mixed media. She studied at Farnham College and Wimbledon School of Art.
Jo's work covers a diverse range of subjects in all media. Jo has successfully exhibited and sold her work over many years. Jo's paints beautiful water colours and her first love is oil.
Jonquil’s hallmarked silver jewellery is influenced by various geometric and curved forms including circles, beads and waves, which give an element of kinetic, fluidity, movement and fun to her designs.
e: jonquil.tonge@btinternet.com w: jonquiltongejewellery.com
Marian brings quirkiness and humour to her paintings of Emsworth and the harbour wildlife.
e: forster@jhfservices.freeserve.co.uk
Marie designs unique vintage style jewellery using original beads combined with reproduction findings. By combining old and new, she creates a contemporary twist with this popular craft.
e: mariezvezda@hotmail.com w: www.mariezvezda.web.officelive.com
Michael paints yachts of character, old fishing boats and harbour and coastal scenes, as well as portraits and figures from life.
e: mike.bury@lineone.net
Nick works with a variety of eclectic materials including acrylic, collage, light bulbs and
driftwood! He sees something, gets an idea and tries to transform it into an art piece. e: merritts.farm@btinternet.com
Pippa’s subject matter is landscape based used metaphorically to express and evoke emotion, feeling and atmosphere. Her work is mostly two dimensional using oil and mixed media on canvas.
e: pippajb@aol.com
w: www.pippablake.com
A series of 12 new stained glass windows designed by 2 local artists depicting scenes from the Bible from the flood to the crucifixion. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions
Displays from members of the Guild that furthers the aims and interests of woodcarvers and sculptors and encourages beginners. The Guild exhibit and demonstrate at various venues in the Solent area.
w: www.solent-guild-woodcs.hampshire.org.uk
Steven deals with layered and varied responses to the sea and it's environment, a focus of how it feels and what it does on a physical, personal and emotional level. Most of the work is a semi abstracted observation of landscape and the power of the sea as a force of nature
To contact, see Marie Zvezda
Sylvia makes and designs unique pieces of hand crafted contemporary. She uses silver and 9ct gold with semi precious stones with the occasional addition of 24ct gold decoration.
Art and Craft is exhibited on two floors of a Victorian building. Its original shelving is still used to display modern craft. Fine art exhibitions, a featured craft artist are held for new and established artists.
e: Linda-kirkbride@tiscali.co.uk
http://www.thearthouseatwestbourne.com/
Ian and Ysobel will be showing a selection of new art work developed from interests in the landscape and figurative studies. There will be a range of prints, sculpture and painting on display.
e: bambam@ntlword.com
Sean Casey and Ian Ayland design and make furniture according to each client's individual requirements. The furniture is environmentally friendly using local hardwoods, non toxic finishes and built to last a hundred years!
e: ian.ayland@ntlworld.com
w: www.zenfurnitureworkshop.co.uk