ASSOCIATION OF SUSSEX ARTISTS
The Association of Sussex Artists held its annual exhibition at the Drill Hall in Horsham on 16 – 24 August. The ASA was established in 1928 and has a proud tradition of bringing together some of the best artists working across the county. Full story here.
CLAIRE HARRISON, FLORAL ARTIST
West Grinstead-based artist Claire Harrison creates semi-abstract works inspired by the natural world. Her latest series of paintings, Portrait of Nature, explores mankind’s relationship with the earth and has been featured in a renowned art publication. Here, Claire describes her artistic journey to date. Full story here.
HORSHAM CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR
Horsham Artists hosted a Contemporary Art Fair at Parkside on 14 – 15 October 2023. The popular event saw 44 artists exhibiting a wide range of work including watercolours, oil portraits, glassware, jewellery, ceramics, textiles, sculptures and even upcycled items. Full story here
SOFIA TUOMINEN
Sofia Tuominen has always been creative, but has struggled with mental health and channels these emotions into her paintings. Although much of her output has dark themes and sexual symbolism, there are still moments of light. Full story here.
POTS & PANSIES POTTERY
Sarah Russell has spent most of her career as a garden designer, but a passion for pottery has recently become more than a hobby. Here, she talks about the art of throwing and her hopes for Pots and Pansies Pottery. Full story here.
SARAH DUFFIELD, STEYNING ARTIST
The COVID lockdowns inspired many of us to take up new hobbies or embark on a creative journey. For Steyning artist Sarah Duffield, a pandemic side project has presented exciting new directions. For full story click here
SCULPTOR STEVE BIRKNELL
Steve Bicknell worked as a professional photographer before finding further success in publishing, specialising in calendars and children’s books. In recent years, he has pursued a passion for sculpture, working from a studio in Thakeham. Here, Steve describes the concepts behind his thought-provoking work. For full story click here
LIZE KRUGER, HORSHAM ARTIST
Lize Kruger established herself as an artist in South Africa, before a family tragedy led to an extended sabbatical. Now living in Horsham, her multi-layered, digitally enhanced art is in demand all over the world. Click here for full story...
FRANCESCA APICELLA
Francesca Apicella is a self-taught artist from Slinfold. Her work promotes strong feminine attributes, partly inspired by her own struggles with long-term illness. Fran discusses her journey and hopes for the future. Full story here
GLASS ARTIST JANE COLE
Jane Cole is a glass artist who designs unique items at her home studio on the St Hugh’s Charterhouse estate, near Cowfold. For full story click here
GIL PARHAM
For the past two-and-a-half years, wood carving artist Gil Parham has been based there, selling her creations to passers-by.Some are simple designs, made quickly by “speed carving” with a chainsaw. Others have been carefully crafted over many days by one of the south’s leading female carvers. Full story here
VICKY GLYN
Every piece of fabic in the work of textile artist Vicky Glyn is carefully selected for its shape, light, colour and tone, helping to create beautiful wall hangings. For full story, click here.
ANGELA BRITTAIN FROM HORSHAM
Angela featured in the very first edition of AAH back in 2011 and a decade later, the Horsham artist continues to captivate with her unique style. Click here for full story
THE WOOD BEYOND THE WORLD
Through her business, The Wood Beyond the World, Sally Priston creates wood art and paintings inspired by nature and wildlife For full story, click here
DEVILFISH COLLECTIBLES
When Danny Fuller last appeared in the pages of AAH in 2012, it was in recognition of his skills as a tattoo artist. He has since turned his hand to model making, with a new range of figures inspired by his interest in the realms of fantasy. Full story here
ART ACADEMY IN HORSHAM
The Art Academy in Horsham offers a relaxed environment for people of all ages to brush up on their creative skills...and have a good time! For the full story click here
CERAMIC SPIRIT
The art of ‘throwing’ is hard to master without expert guidance. It is this knowledge that Julie Murphy provides through her business, Ceramic Spirit, based at her Horsham home. For full story click here
ASHINGTON ARTIST JAMIE AMPLEFORD
Jamie resisted the pressure to explore more contemporary forms whilst studying Fine Art. Instead, he paints and draws his own way, with a focus on achieving a perfect likeness in his portraits. For full story click here
QUILLING ARTIST REBEKAH JENKINS
Quilling involves cutting, shaping and gluing strips of paper together to create art. It’s been used for centuries to decorate books, make jewellery or to craft everyday items. For full story, click here
CHERRY PARSONS
Lunch atop a Skyscraper has become one of the world’s most iconic photographs. Horsham artist Cherry Parsons created her own artistic interpretation. For full story click here
PAM CLARKE
it’s easy to be enticed by the variety and distinctive palette of Pam Clarke’s floral images. It is only upon close inspection that you discover there is nothing botanical about them, merely the suggestion of shapes and patterns that create a striking natural effect. Click here for full story.
CLAY 'N' GLAZE
Wendy Yates is on a mission.That mission is to pass on knowledge of ceramics. For the Full story click here
PAINTER MARK WILSON
Mark Wilson's work has a strong contrast between light and dark, created by blending reds and oranges with black. For full story click here.
NYMANS ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE JOHN THOMPSON
John Thompson is known for his bright paintings inspired by the natural world and the changing seasons, as well as his popular workshops. For full story click here.
BOTANICAL ARTIST JILL COOMBS
Jill Coombs of Mannings Heath, one of the country's leading botanical artists, on illustrating books and painting the flora of Iraq. For the Full story click here
MORAG WARRACK
We meet Horsham artist Morag Warrack, known for her colourful paintings of flora and fauna, following a successful exhibition at The Capito. For full story click here
WILDLIFE ARTIST PAUL FEARN
Southwater artist Paul Fearn uses chemicals to produce dramatic, abstract artwork with a wildlife theme. For full story click here
LINDSAY PEARSON
Linsday Pearson's colourful watercolours are inspired by the dramatic reflective landscapes of Venice. For the full article click here
BBH ARTIST SONIA MORRIS
Gordon has been on several tours with the British Army as a war artist, producing a fascinating mix of watercolours and skeches depicting the real face of war. Full story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/gordonrushmer
JO WILLIS: PAINTER
Having started out at the Art Academy, Horsham artist Jo Willis uses shadow to create striking rural scenes. For the Full story click here
SAM FLYLIGHTLY
Sam alternates between small, detailed watercolour studies and huge, swirling abstracts on canvas. For full report click here.
JOANNA WENCZKA
Joanna studied animation before she started painting, creating beautiful pieces inspired by movement. For full story click here
Cowfold Artist Carole Skinner Unearths ‘Microscapes’ in her incredible abstracts inspired by New Zealand landscapes. For full story click here
CERAMICS ARTIST IVETA GODDARD
Iveta developed a passion for ceramics growing up in The Czech Republic. Now, her quirky, rustic designs catch the eye at venues across the UK. For full story click here.
PENCIL ARTIST RAYMOND WARREN
A portrait of his grandfather during the Second World War helped inspire Raymond Warren of Horsham to take a break from full time employment to become an artist. For full story click here.
EGYPTOLOGIST MICK OAKEY
The demise of skilled stone carvers in Egypt’s historic cities inspired Dial Post Egyptology enthusiast Mick Oakey to give it a try. Using traditional methods, he now chips away at his own tributes to the Gods. For full story click HERE
TRACIE CALLAGHAN
Tracie's work is inspired by nature, and recently has been combining her details ballpoint sketches with historic maps and documents. Click here
GORDON RUSHMER: AN ARTIST AT WAR
Gordon has been on several tours with the British Army as a war artist, producing a fascinating mix of watercolours and skeches depicting the real face of war. Full story at https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/gordonrushmer
JEREMY BRIDLE'S PORTRAITS OF CHARACTER
The Horsham artist is hosting his portraits of rock stars including Thom Yorke and Nick Cave at The Capitol Art Gallery. For full story visit https://aahorsham.co.uk/content/jeremybridle
NIGEL EMERY, NIFTY GALLERY
We meet Nigel Emery, who showcases his incredible range of art at Nifty Gallery in Storrington. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/nigelemery
EMILY BALL AT SEAWHITE
Emily Ball leads art classes at Seawhite Studios in Partridge Green. Her approach requires an open mind - there's no copying fruit bowls here!. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/emilyball
ROSALYN MINA: ABSTRACT ARTIST & TEACHER
Rosalyn Mina on how the Scottish lanscape inspires her work, and changes in teaching over the last two decades. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/rosalynmina
PAUL BADEN
Paul Baden creates striking figurines and wall hangings by shaping the natural lines and contours of plywood.. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/paulbaden
Horsham has a new art gallery in Bishopric. We popped along to chat with Damian Grady, Director of Cloud Gallery. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/cloud
FIRED CREATIONS: IN SPARKLING FORM
Angela Jenkinson creates unique pieces of jewellery and decorations using dichroic glass, a blend of oxides that helps form dazzling colours. Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/firedcreations
REBECCA TAYLOR: EQUINE ARTIST
Becky Taylor was recently invited by Horsham Museum and Art Gallery to host an exhibition of her collection of equine drawings . Full story at https://www.aahorsham.co.uk/content/beckytaylor
SUSSEX ARTISTS 2013 EXHIBITION
The Association of Sussex Artists recently held its 101st exhibition,with a focus on attracting more contemporary painters and sculptors to its ranks. Click here
IRMA WESTERDIJK
The way Irma Westerdijk creates her unusual sculptures is a little like the experiments you used to see on Blue Peter or Art Attack. Click here for More
LESLEY TAYLOR: 3D ARTIST
Lesley Taylor of Warnham will be taking inspiration from this iconic image for her latest series of dramatic three dimensional, humorous artworks. Click here for more.
BILLINGSHURST CREATIVES
Concerned by the number of empty units in billingshurst, a group of artists have come together to run their own shop, offering a range of diverse arts and crafts by local people. Click here for More
LUCY AMES, A VERSATILE ARTIST
Lucy Ames has loved painting since she was at school, and has been running her own home-based art business for five years. Click here for More
STEVE GUBBINS, ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Steve is best known as a portrait photographer, but he has recently expanded his abilities as a photography artist and taken a keen interest in ceramics. Click here for More
MENEAR CERAMICS
Since forming five years ago after Keith was made redundant, husband and wife team Keith and Debra Menear have created terracotta pots, porcelain decoration, stoneware bowls and alpine planters. Click here for More
ALISON MILNER-GULLAND
It’s difficult to define the work of Alison Milner-Gulland. We are talking about an artist who uses lava from an Icelandic volcano to create a ceramic fruit bowl.... Click here for more
CHRIST'S HOSPITAL GRECIAN EXHIBITION
At Christ’s Hospital, Grecian (Upper Sixth) Art & Design students follow the Cambridge Pre-U syllabus as opposed to the conventional A’ level model. Click here for More
MUSEUM HOSTS CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
Few aspects of society and culture attract as vast a range of opinions as contemporary art.
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DANNY FULLER
When Danny Fuller was a teenager, he performed his first tattoo on his own arm. It has long since been covered up by fresh tattoos, but it began a passion that has lasted a lifetime. Click here for More
JANINE CREAYE FROM WINEHAM
At Janine’s home on the outskirts of Cowfold, you will find huge distorted heads carved from marble, a man with seven arms made from cement based around a wire mesh base and a fish made of stone. Click here for More
CLAIRE PHILLIPS
Claire uses her talents for art to highlight the plight of people across the world, painting subjects who have extraordinary stories to tell. Click here for More
ALISON INGRAM FROM WARNHAM
'On the living room wall of Alison Ingram’s home is a huge painting of Hercules, one of the more dominant stags to have graced Warnham Park.' Click here for More
WILLIAM 'BILL' HUDSON FROM HORSHAM
Time will tell if Bill Hudson is one of the most innovative artists working in the country today. Art Gallery owner Vernon Holt firmly believes he is. Click here for More
TERRY COPPING FROM WEST CHILTINGTON
“Most of my work is figurative. I believe it should tell a story, it should have narrative in it.” Click here for More
ELPIDA HADZI-VASILEVA WORKING IN PLUMMERS PLAIN
“This is made out of sheep testicles,” laughs Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva as she introduces another of her recent works of art. Click here for More
DEREK GOLLEDGE FROM SOUTHWATER
Even as a young boy, Derek had always enjoyed drawing, but had been discouraged from pursuing a career as an artist. Click here for More
LINDSAY WRIGHT FROM HORSHAM
Lindsay Wright had drawn just one of Phil Lynott’s eyes when she was told she had cancer. But focusing on her art has helped with her battle against the disease. Click here for More
HANNAH STEWART FROM HORSHAM
You probably know more about Horsham sculptor Hannah Stewart than you think you do. That’ll almost certainly be the case if you have ever taken your children to Horsham Park to play in the maze. Click here for More
ANDREW VINCE FROM SLINFOLD
Andrew has a problem. The style he has developed, which sees him adopting graphic designing techniques to create perfect detail and symmetry in his work, has two costly side effects. Click here for More
