art trails & open studios

regularly. Travelling in Pakistan, India, Turkey and Morocco have also influenced Vee’s designs.

When Vee was a child, she and her sister spent happy hours painting, drawing and making with Ferelith. They still paint together whenever they can. The artists will be exhibiting in their garden studio from 19th to 28th August, 10am-5pm every day. For all details go to https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk.

Arundel Gallery Trail

19th - 28th August

This year, our 34th, sees the Trail reinvigorated with a big increase in artist numbers as well as a smattering of new venues. The Trail takes place from 19th28th August from 12-5 daily and is part of Arundel Festival of the Arts, a ten day festival of music, arts and crafts, theatre, and family entertainment.

The Trail is easy to navigate, largely taking place in central Arundel, but please take the time to visit the three out of town venues at Walberton and Ford as well as those on the outskirts of the town. Entry is free, as is a printed guide available from many outlets in the town as well as all the Trail venues which are indicated by yellow and blue flags. The Trail’s ethos has always been one of inclusivity, so you will find professional artists alongside those who create part time, but all of whom are happy to share their artistic experience. www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk www.arundelfestival.co.uk

Much of the art on show is available to purchase, but whether you are seeking something for your home or are an appreciative art lover, there is much to see and be inspired by.

Also, the popular Secret Artist Auction will again be taking place. Trail artists and invited others submit a 30 x 30cm panel on which they paint anything they like. These are exhibited at the Victoria Institute on Tarrant Street and can be bid on in person or online during the Trail. If outbid, we'll let you know, giving you the opportunity to bid again. Artists do not sign their work and their identity is only revealed at the end of the Trail to the winning bidder.

We very much hope you enjoy your visit and look forward to meeting you...

Karin Moorhouse at Arundel Gallery Trail

19th - 28th August

Karin has had studios in Chelsea, Covent Garden, Battersea and Surrey but has for many years now lived and worked in West Sussex. She remains continually inspired by her surroundings here though London specifically and urban scenes generally still hold a place in her heart.

During lockdown Karin found herself examining and enjoying her immediate surroundings more –an influence seen in her recent plant based work. As worlds closed in Karin began working on a larger scale whilst looking very closely at the details of each subject, enjoying the changing light bringing everything to life.

For Karin the creative process has always been as important as the final work and changes occur regularly during the creation of a painting. She often works over older paintings, elements of which then become part of the new work. She started life as a textile designer and follows her roots by introducing elements of pattern back into some of her latest work.

Her plein air landscapes inform her studio based work while her detailed sunlit plant paintings makes one feel as though they were painted in the open air. Even her Life Drawings have light play and plants in them! Visit www.karinmoorhouseart.com for more information about Karin and her work.

above: Karin Moorhouse, Looking Through, oil