Swindon Open Studios 2019

21, 22, 28 and 29 September 2019

2019 Meet Swindon’s artists in their studios the last two weekends of September Over 100 local artists, specialising in a variety of media, taking part at various locations in and around Swindon

www.swindonopenstudios.org

Cover artwork Uncontained

by Caryn Koh, showing at Mam’s Gallery

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A warm welcome to Swindon Open Studios 2019 – our longstanding, community-based art event during which the town’s artists invite members of the public into their studios, homes and pop-up exhibitions each September for a unique chance to meet the artists and see how and where their art is made.

Participants will be happy to discuss their work with you and many will be giving demonstrations of their practice. You may even be offered tea and cake in the garden before setting off to your next discovery and possible purchase! Symbols below each listing indicate the available facilities.

The first Swindon Open Studios was in 2004 with a follow up in 2006. From 2008 onwards the event has been held annually and we aim to build on the efforts and success of previous committee members to ensure the town’s art scene grows bigger and better each year.

www.swindonopenstudios.org

Please visit our website for updates and follow us on all the usual social media channels to look out for even more information on our artists.

Please tag pictures of your visits and favourite artists on social media #SwindonOpenStudiosVisit – we will be offering a prize for the individual who visits the most venues across the widest area over both weekends (more details inside back cover).

Keep an eye out for some of our artists’ work which will be appearing in shop windows and businesses around town during September while we promote the event.

A big thank you goes to our artists who have subscribed to the event to make it possible, along with our sponsors who’ve helped us with the costs of printing this brochure.

An equally big thank must go to our sponsors, our committee of volunteers and to our main sponsor, Waddell Digital, all of whom are keen to promote the arts in Swindon.

With best wishes, the Swindon Open Studios Committee

We are proud to support...

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With thanks to our sponsors...

A big thank you to Waddell Digital; our main sponsors who design the brochure and website for us. Thank you also to the following for generous financial and practical support:

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Highworth 39

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Stanton Fitzwarren

Broad Blunsdon

Tadpole Garden Village

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Kingsdown Mouldon Hill Country Park

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Coate Water Country Park

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1 Rachel Portman 2 Cathy Hyland

16 Central Library Dona Bradley – Illustrations Urban Sketchers, Swindon Carmen B Norris

27 Radka Suchanova 28 John Maskalaniec – fine art 29 Ann Gamble

3 Wendy Farnham – ceramics 17 Artsite 4 Jacquie Primrose – glass mosaics Jan John

5 Ruth Pike – ceramics Catherine Harris June A Harris

6 Janie Bond – abstract and mixed media art 7 Sally Thain – collage and found objects

Sue Bardwell Bill Cox Paul Exton Martin King Phylidda Richards Vicky Silver Samantha Silverton Paula Sullivan Sally Taylor Lynette Thomas Kelly Ishwari Waldek

30 Aradhnha Rastogi – paintings 31 Mary Whitnell Mathews – glass 32 Rhianon G Beardsall – mosaics and paintings 33 Maria Fielding MFA 34 Lisa Lane – multi-media artist 35 John Webb – fine art paintings

Please note our map only gives an approximate guide to location as space does not allow for more detail – please see listings for full addresses.

Each of the full venue listings features opening dates, times and an indication of whether refreshments, an outdoor space and disabled access are available.

8 Thomzo Designs – drawings Nicole Younie – pet photography

18 Sholeh Jafari – fine art paintings

36 Sue Ash Deborah Battaglia – fine art paintings

9 Swindon Makerspace

19 Chris Waddell – photography Lamorna Waddell – ceramics and paintings

37 Bee Cooke-Operanto – fine art paintings

10 Belinda Gizzi – ceramist 20 Ken White – fine art paintings

38 Every Cloud Arts & Crafts Cooperative

21 Hannah Dosanjh – fine art paintings

39 Keith Panting – Stoneware pottery

11 Trevor Hancock – digital artist 12 Philip Robinson – fine art paintings

Samantha Silverton – ceramic artist

40 Lechlade Art Society 13 Patrick Taylor – printmaking 14 Bill Orford – photography

22 C6 Commonweal C6 Art Stars – A level art Louise Thompson – fine art paintings Cheryl Holland Willis

15 Mams Gallery Mamini Sheryll Fox Lynsey James Caryn Koh Rosie Tozier Lynne Young Eastcott Studios

You can check listings online for any last minute changes before you leave for your trip around some of our amazing artists’ venues.

23 Caroline Day – fine art paintings 24 Paul Lappin

41 Tara Parker Woolway 42 Ushma Sargeant – Textile artist

Thank you again for supporting Swindon Open Studios – we hope you enjoy your time visiting our creative community.

25 David Bent Hon CRAeS 26 Lisa Lowe – ceramics

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Thank you again for supporting Swindon Open Studios – we hope you enjoy your time visiting our creative community.

When visiting each studio we ask visitors to park considerately if parking on-street and to consider our artists’ neighbours.

Please remember to check our website and follow us on instagram, facebook and twitter for more news and art.

www.swindonopenstudios.org Disclaimer: Swindon Open Studios shall not be held responsible for any personal injury or loss or damage of property.

Rachel Portman

Cathy Hyland

I am happiest when creating. My current project is Tiaras etc. I create bespoke pieces using wire, semi-precious gemstones and materials from nature. Come and see a collection of other work by myself and my son Ryan Tennant, who studied Fine art at Chelsea college of Art in London.

I enjoy painting in a variety of media, drawing and textile artwork. Sketchbooks are also a passion and there will be many to look at showing different projects and ideas over the years. There will be paintings, plants and cards for sale. You are welcome to explore the garden which is another creative outlet and an inspiration for my work.

10 Upper Pavenhill, Purton, Swindon SN5 4DQ

28 Purton Stoke, Swindon SN5 4JF

t: 07774 222444 e: rach@tiarasetc.co.uk www.tiarasetc.co.uk

t: 07948 337402 e: hylandstudio@hotmail.co.uk

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Wendy Farnham – ceramics

Jacquie Primrose – glass mosaics

Jan John

I make slip decorated earthenware pottery in an imaginative range of wheel thrown mugs, jugs and dishes, alongside hand formed ceramic vessels. My inspirations are 18th century English slipware and the megalithic structures and burial chambers of the British landscape. I warmly invite you to meet me and view my work.

I am a glass mosaic artist, specialising in creating art for the garden. My work reflects my love of gardening, nature and wildlife, as well as my fascination for the vibrant marriage between glass and light. I will be demonstrating, and there will be an opportunity for you to contribute to creating an exciting group mosaic, which will be raffled for charity.

I'm new to open studios and will be showing a mixture of what I enjoy creating which reflects my interests, travels and things that inspire me from nature. I like to work with watercolour, pastels and acrylics. I also love making mystical, magical crafts such as wirework trees, fairies, fairy jars and doors.

26 The Close, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon SN5 3NJ

1 Guernsey Farmhouse, Guernsey Lane, Haydon End, Swindon, SN25 1UZ

1 Guernsey Farmhouse, Guernsey Lane, Haydon End Swindon, SN25 1UZ

t: 01793 771876 e: wendy@farnham5.plus.com www.wendyfarnhamceramics.com

t: 07971 883303 e: jacquieprimrose@gmail.com www.primrosemosaics.com

t: 07773 333721 e: janicemj@msn.com

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Ruth Pike – ceramics

Catherine Harris – ceramics

I am a ceramic artist who loves surface pattern and texture. I have displayed a range of work in shops and galleries across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. My work reflects my love of random and rugged beauty (Wabi-Sabi, Beauty in Imperfection). I will have functional and artistic pieces available to view or purchase. You can even have a go yourself...

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June A Harris

I will be exhibiting wheel thrown and hand built ceramics fired to earthernware and some raku peices. Mostly functional work.

I enjoy different art mediums which include pastel paintings, embroidery and quilling which are on display. During the days I intend to do a quilling demonstrations.

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156 Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon SN25 3EP

156 Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon SN25 3EP

156 Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon SN25 3EP

t: 07914 881383 e: ruthpikeceramics@gmail.com ruthpikeceramics.co.uk

t: 01793 770504 e: bomnerharris@yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/peartreeceramics/

t: 01793 770504 e: bomnerharris@yahoo.co.uk

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Janie Bond – abstract and mixed media art

Sally Thain – collage and found objects

Thomzo Designs – drawing and painting

Transforming the overlooked or discarded, I work with various media, responding to found objects. I am currently recycling discarded books into paper dolls dressed as characters from the book itself, and creating art from beach debris. Join me in my studio to see me work or join in, working with collage to draw or decorate your own doll, card or Christmas bauble

The Lost Art of Doodling Pen and ink to watercolours, acrylics to textiles. A wide variety of works for sale with prices ranging from affordable to statement and a chance to try your hand at doodling.

39 High Street Haydon Wick Swindon SN25 1HU

54 Moredon Road, Moredon, Swindon SN25 3DG

219 Whitworth Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon SN25 3BX

e: janiebond10@gmail.com www.instagram.com/bondartcraft2018

t: 07941 028676 e: sallythain@live.com www.sallythain.com

t: 01793 643383 e: thomzodesigns@hotmail.co.uk www.designedbyzoe.blogspot.com

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Individually designed and crafted miniature books transformed into framed libraries. I take Commissions and all art is

for sale.

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Nicole Younie – pet photography

Swindon Makerspace

Belinda Gizzi – ceramist

I am a professional pet photographer.

I strongly believe every family who has a pet should have beautiful memories captured in photographs to treasure forever. I'll be showcasing some of my previous work and taking bookings. Whether you are looking for full-colour portraits, fine-art prints, or casual photographs to turn into canvases, I’m happy to help.

Here be dragons! Makerspace hosts a collaboration of artists and craftspeople producing 2D and 3D art in a variety of media, creating a blaze of dragons for the 2019 Swindon Open Studios. Examples of media used include: paper, textiles, quilting, soft sculpture, pen and ink, lino-print, ceramics, wood, metal, wire and mixed media.

I have worked as a ceramist for almost 20 years, my work has been regularly exhibited at open studio events. My work is about discovery, finding detritus collected on beaches and looking at graffiti and the marks the weather and people have left on the landscapes. I will be showing my recent work that is functional with a nod to the colours of the landscape.

219 Whitworth Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon SN25 3BX

Unit 34, BSS House, Cheney Manor, Swindon SN2 2PJ

28 Harcourt Road, Swindon SN2 1DR (parking and studio to the rear)

t: 07947 123334 e: finlaypetphotography@gmail.com www.finlayphotography.co.uk

t: 07720 245597 e: info@swindon-makerspace.org www.swindon-makerspace.org

t: 07734 461548 e: gizzib@hotmail.co.uk

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Trevor Hancock – digital artist

Philip Robinson – paintings

Trevor has sketched and painted since childhood, but recently discovered 3D Digital Art. His new skill is well-suited to fantasy and sci-fi, but also to realistic, humorous and religious themes. You will see art prints of Trevor’s work, also greetings cards and postcardsized prints, all of which can be purchased at modest prices.

My art is varied from landscape watercolours to abstract acrylics with the occasional oil painting. Watercolours are usually with a mount and frame. Acrylics and oils on box canvases.

39 Ipswich Street, Swindon, SN2 1DB

The Baker’s Cafe, 16 Emlyn Square, Swindon SN1 5BN

84 Ashford Road, Old Town, Swindon SN1 3NT

t: 07544 259733 e: trhancock@tiscali.co.uk

t: 07722 017368 e: aikidopr@hotmail.com

t: 07578 517644 e: taylorpatrick@ntlworld.com

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Patrick Taylor – printmaking

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This years work includes wood cut prints, pencil and crayon drawings, oil paintings, watercolours and digital images.

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Bill Orford – photography

Mamini – paintings and sculpture

Sheryll Fox

My photographic work involves landscapes and details within them. They come from local and my travels. At the moment my work is digitally produce with some images scanned from photographic film.

Ethereal paintings and sculptures works on natural surface medium using mixed media - oils, acrylics, chalks, pencil and ceramic. I work mainly on wood, stone or ceramic and attempt to bring the dormant spirit to life.

I’ll be offering portraits and caricatures on the open days and there will be opportunities for people to get involved with interactive arts.

In the madness of it all I climb a hill and find my moment of peace. The walk inspires a thought, an image to share with you today. So venture out and join me in a moment of madness, at Mams gallery to see paintings, drawings and perhaps some poetry.

62 Hythe Road, Swindon SN1 3NX

Mams Gallery, Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

Mams Gallery, Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

t: 07709 061656 e: w.orford@ntlworld.com

t: 07588 437748 e: emma@mamsgallery.co.uk www.mamsgallery.co.uk

t: 07799 676282 e: sheryllkfox@gmail.com www.skfoxart.com

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Lynsey James

Caryn Koh – fine art

Rosie Tozer – jewellery

Seascapes and landscapes which have evolved through observation and love of both coastal areas and countryside.

Paintings in oil on board and water based paints on paper and canvas along with original cards will be for sale.

Caryn’s work revolves around her own personal stories, the past and subjects dealing with life and death. She reimagines herself during her adolescent years and draws them in various situations based on what she has been through or her thoughts on certain issues. There will be array of drawings, paintings as well as prints exhibited.

A nature inspired collection of art, specialising in bespoke crystal & gemstone wire jewellery. This collection will also feature; carved Coins, carved avacado Stone brooches, resin crystal skulls and copper leaf pendants, paired with a selection of wire tree sculptures, which are grown into frames.

Mams Gallery, Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

Mams Gallery, Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

Mams Gallery, Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

t: 07956 865470 e: studioljart@gmail.com

t: 07467 432397 e: carynkoh1@hotmail.com www.carynkoh.weebly.com

t: 07751 717011 e: rtjewelleryandart@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/r.t.jewellery.swindon

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Lynne Young – paintings and ceramics

Eastcott Studios

Dona Bradley – illustrations

I have a diverse interest in art and enjoy painting pastel landscapes, illuminated letters in gouache and gold leaf, ‘quirky’ and historic buildings in watercolour and hand building ceramics both functional and decorative. I very much enjoy painting fine detail and will be exhibiting some of my miniatures along with my ceramics.

My work as an artist is to facilitate and encourage others as they explore their creative side. I provide studio space, ceramics workshops and lots of tea and coffee where people get together, share skills and just have a good time in a friendly, supportive environment.

You will see samples of work created by me and our visiting students and artists.

I love drawing buildings! It's as simple as that so when you visit me you will find all sorts of illustrations of local landmarks from Swindon and Bristol combining a mix of handdrawing and digital colour. I'll often draw people's houses and can be commissioned to draw almost anything...

Mams Gallery, Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

Eastcott Studios, 28 Eastcott Hill, Swindon SN1 3JG

Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG

t: 07876 506174 e: lynne.young@gmx.co.uk

t: 07747 804487 e: info@eastcottstudios.co.uk www.eastcottstudios.co.uk

t: 07846 847957 e: artist@dona-b-drawings.co.uk www.dona-b-drawings.co.uk

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Illustration: Artsite Complex by Tim Carroll

Urban Sketchers, Swindon

Carmen B Norris

Artsite

We are the Urban Sketchers Regional Chapter for Swindon. We draw on location, indoors or out, capturing what we see from direct observation. We currently have over 100 members and we sketch in and around Swindon on the first Saturday of every month. Urban Sketchers is an international, non-profit organisation, supporting a grassroots global community of sketchers.

I am a mixed media artist. I like to combine acrylics, collage and printmaking techniques in my work. I'm inspired by nature, colour and patterns around me. Layering and creating textures are also important elements in my work. I will be showing mixed media works on paper, canvas as well as mono prints.

The Artsite Complex consits of three properties (The Post Modern, Number 9 and Arstite Studios). Based in Theatre Square we currently house up to fifteen working Artists’ studios. Our aim is to provide affordable studios and space where creatives of all genres can experiment and grow.

Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG

Swindon Central Library, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1QG

The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

t: 07846 847957 e: artist@dona-b-drawings.co.uk www.facebook.com/groups/uskswindon/

t: 07873 467432 e: carmen@carmenbnorris.com www.carmenbnorris.com

t: 07941 236180 e: hello@artsite.ltd.uk www.artsite.ltd.uk

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10am to 4pm Saturdays, 11am to 3pm Sundays

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Sue Bardwell

Bill Cox

Paul Exton

I predominantly work in Ultraviolet and Standard Installation but also paint, print make, video and photograph, collage and assemble. My work is related to Arte Povera the Italian precurser to Conceptual Art. I also use my unconcious and subconcious to acess meaning and imagery so in that way I am a Neo-Surrealist.

Drawings inspired from architecture, geometry, and abstract landscapes. The everchanging flows and movements of time are illustrated in these drawings, and how that humanity cannot be bound by conformity to any set pattern. Nature will always grow beyond the plans of human planning and will manifest itself far removed from the realms of peoples control grids.

Studio 1, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 9, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 12, Artsite Studio, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

t: 07477 664747 e: suebardwell@outlook.com www.instagram.com/sue_bardwell

t: 07943 859658 e: artmaker001@yahoo.co.uk www.billcox.co.uk

t: 07919 104146 e: creativeglow@gmx.co.uk

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My work explores drawing and collage I enjoy building up layers and using unusual materials such as electrical tape.

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Martin King

Phyllida Richards

Vicky Silver

I enjoy working with enamels to kiln fire onto copper and steel. I like to capture natural forms, and explore the different ways that enamels can be used, and mixed with other ingredients. I like to think that some pieces might belong best in a garden!

As an artist I do not restrict myself a specific subject or media. Although I find I am often drawn to shape and texture, which in itself will often decide the media use. I enjoy the process rather than the outcome of my art, which makes for some interesting failures as well a successes. My studio work will include Painting , Collage, Print and Wire Work.

Studio 8, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 4, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 3, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

t: 07931 222241 e: martin.king80@btinternet.com www.instagram.com/martinking80

t: 07889 943950 e: phyllida158@gmail.com

t: 07800 749741 e: silvervicky@hotmail.com

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I paint in oils and acrylics and work mostly from my own photographs of people places and objects.

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Samantha Silverton – ceramic artist

Paula Sullivan – mixed media and mosaic

Sally Taylor

Samantha Silverton creates ceramic collages and assemblages inspired by the landscape. By capturing the essence of a place, working from a series of moments, relying on memories and emotions evoked she explores colour and mark making with a vibrant and intuitive energy, creating expressive paintings on Fired earth.

I seek out and collect old and vintage china inspired by the decades from the 1930's - 1970's and the Victorian era.

Quirky ceramic vases, pots, and jugs intrigue me.

What is the history behind my sentimental objects?

Who did they belong to? What memories do they evoke? My work reflects the faded patterns and past that I now recycle and renew.

I am a mixed media artist working with and inspired by my collection of old photographs,books,china,textiles and general ephemera of everyday life; creating narratives, personal histories evoking memory and loss, through painting, collage, assemblage and textiles.

Studio 14, Artsite Studio, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 10, Artsite Studios, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 11, Artsite Studios, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

t: 07841 487999 e: silvertonceramics@gmail.com www.samanthasilvertonceramics.com

t: 07910 959036 e: paulasullivan6@virginmedia.com www.instagram.com/psullivan57

t: 07941 236180 e: taylorsh55@hotmail.com sallytaylorart.com

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Lynette Thomas

Kelly Ishwari Waldek

Sholeh Jafari – fine art paintings

I like to incorporate found objects and natural materials into my work, adding words and photographs to create a story in mosaic. I’m drawn towards local and British landscapes, traditions and folklore for inspiration. I will be showing my work at Artsite on 21 and 22 September and will also have work on display at the Beehive alongside Kelly Ishwari Waldek collaborating on a words project .

I am a Linocut Printmaker and Intuitive Mandala Creator. I make full use of these beloved processes as conduits to allow the expression of power, passion and beauty. My studio is open to the public on 21 and 22 September as part of Artsite, in addition to holding a joint exhibition nearby at The Beehive, along with Mosaic artist Lynette Thomas, over both SOS weekends.

My work is rooted in Iran. It is layered with memories from my everyday life; some vivid, some faded over time. Vibrant and colourful, they are warm and rich, tempting us to imagine faraway lands. I love landscape and I love to show it in an abstract way.

Studio 2, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

Studio 6, The Post Modern, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN

126 Celsus Grove, Swindon SN1 4GS

t: 07765 801949 e: akmosaicsuk@yahoo.co.uk

e: kellywaldekart@gmail.com www.instagram.com/ishwariart

t: 07825 958824 e: sholeh.jn@hotmail.com

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Chris Waddell – photography

Lamorna Waddell – ceramics and paintings

Ken White – fine art paintings

Chris is a professional graphic designer and photographer who has published his first book "The End of the Pier Show" a compendium of all the UK’s remaining pleasure piers. He is working on an eclectic photo-a-day project and several travel-inspired books.

I love structure, form and texture.

Architectural details inspire my drawing and painting practice in which I experiment with non-conventional media. My ceramic vessels are mostly porcelain inspired by lace and lingerie fastenings.

Ken White is perhaps best known for his murals, sited in a wide variety of locations all over the world. He was for many years the personal artist for Virgin boss Richard Branson and has completed works for him in many Virgin establishments worldwide. Ken's current work includes a series of landscape and industrial paintings based on his time working for the GWR.

12 Galen View, Swindon SN1 4GF

12 Galen View, Swindon SN1 4GF

20, The Mall, Swindon SN1 4JG

t: 07876 745179 e: chriswaddell@btconnect.com www.waddelldigital.co.uk

t: 07785 955968 e: lamornaswaddell@gmail.com www.lamornaceramics.co.uk

e: kennwht@aol.com www.kenwhitemurals.co.uk

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Hannah Dosanjh – fine art paintings

Samantha Silverton – ceramic artist

C6 Art Stars – A level art

Painting Humans at Play allows me to contemplate our contradictory nature in all its strange and beautiful forms; while humour underpins much of my work. I owe an artistic debt to 16th century Northern European masters and ladybird books. I offer paintings, prints, gifts and delicious cake.

Samantha Silverton creates ceramic collages and assemblages inspired by the landscape. By capturing the essence of a place, working from a series of moments, relying on memories and emotions evoked she explores colour and mark making with a vibrant and intuitive energy, creating expressive paintings on Fired earth.

Join us to view the incredible work created by our students for their A level studies.

Take in beautiful architectural inspired pieces, incredible portraiture, stunning paintings and quirky sculpture by C6 Art Stars, on show for one day only. A true celebration and showcase of the finest Commonweal artistic talent in the C6 cafe gallery and 611 studio space.

27 The Mall, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4JA

27 The Mall, Old Town, Swindon SN1 4JA

Commonweal School, C6 Sixth Form Cafe and 611 Studio, The Mall, Swindon SN1 4JE

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On the 22 and 23 I will be available in person at Venue 42 – Artsite and at The Mall on 28 and 29 September.

t: 07853 178498 e: hannahmdosanjh@gmail.com www.hannahdosanjh.co.uk September openings 11am to 5pm

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t: 01793 612727 e: tparker-woolway@commonweal.co.uk www.commonweal.co.uk

t: 07841 487999 e: silvertonceramics@gmail.com Facilities

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Louise Thompson – fine art paintings

Cheryl Holland Willis

Caroline Day – fine art paintings

I enjoy creating colourful minimalist still life pieces using oil paints or soft pastels.

There is a large car park at our venue, so why not start your Old Town arts trail with us. We also have a lovely roof terrace with spectacular views which will be open, weather permitting.

Exhibiting with Cheryl Holland Willis.

I discovered print a few years ago starting with lino and now drypoint printmaking from nature in the surrounding area. This year I have also expanded into pen and ink fine line drawings of British wildlife. There will be a selection of prints and cards to purchase and I will be doing a few small demonstrations on the drypoint in the cafe.

Exhibiting with Louise Thompson.

"My compositions are rooted in a reverence for places and nature, during the ever changing seasons. Florals in particular allow me in a wonderful way to engage with colour, light and structure." Caroline Day graduated with a First Class BA Hons Degree in Camberwell College of Arts, 1994. and went on to gain a MA, Distinction, Cardiff University, 1996.

Commonweal School, C6 Sixth Form Cafe, The Mall, Swindon SN1 4JE

Commonweal School, C6 Sixth Form Cafe, The Mall, Swindon SN1 4JE

Pickwick House, 74 Goddard Avenue, Swindon SN1 4HS

t: 07729 548441 e: louthompson@zoho.com

t: 07825 726518 e: info@cherylhollandwillis.com www.cherylhollandwillis.com

t: 07788 887726 e: carolinerday@yahoo.co.uk

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Paul Lappin

David Bent Hon CRAeS

Lisa Lowe – ceramics

Paul specialises in detailed pen and ink drawings of buildings and street scenes. He has spent the last few years in southern France drawing the busy cafĂŠs and quiet streets of nearby towns, selling his art at the local markets. In January he returned to his home town of Swindon to draw the pubs and independent businesses of Old Town, which are on display here for the first time.

Long time participants and supporters of Swindon Open Studios, David and Carole Bent will be welcoming visitors again this year. This is a good opportunity to see where David creates his paintings , recently exhibited at the Swindon Museum & Art Gallery and further afield.

Originals and limited edition prints will be available to buy.

I love clay and all things ceramic and am constantly experimenting with shapes and colours, I am drawn to bright colours, life quotes and clean lines. Firing and opening the kiln can be very exciting and although I won't be firing the kiln on the open days I will have my workshop open and can explain the making process, along with various items for sale around the garden.

The Core, 4 Devizes Road, Swindon SN1 4BJ

The Old Nursery, Marlborough Lane, Swindon SN3 1RA

8 Tismeads Crescent, Swindon SN1 4DR

t: 07779 112345 e: paul@lappindesign.com www.lappindesign.com

t: 07798 787450 e: carole@artofflight.co.uk davidbentstudio.com

t: 07875 082828 e: oohlovelyliloceramics@hotmail.com

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Radka Suchanova

John Maskalaniec – fine art

Ann Gamble

I am multidisciplinary artist and it is the creative process itself that drives my passion. I thrive when exploring different media and pushing their limits. The processes often intersect and correlate to produce unexpected outcomes. I love to explore texture and experiment with surface quality often strongly inspired by the environment.

I am an abstract artist, colour is my passion and motivator, you do not get what you see, it's all an illusion and your emotions tell you the story, believe in your sceptic self. Environmental sculpture and the environment are my reasons for producing works of art depicting environmental damage to our planet.

Ann will accept almost any challenge.

Working mainly in oils for portraiture of animals and of people, floral pictures, still life, scenic work, weddings, christenings etc.

Ann is also able to work from your black and white/sepia photographs as well as for turning various photos of people who have passed away/never met into a family portrait.

5 Scorhill Lane, East Wichel, Swindon SN1 7BL

7 St John Road, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9ED

4 Mill Close, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9AR

t: 07446 221766 e: radkasuchanova.art@gmail.com

t: 07845 201210 e: johnmaskalaniec@gmail.com

t: 07789 994748 e: aandbgamble@gmail.com

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Aradhna Rastogi – paintings

Mary Whitnell Mathews – glass

Rhianon G Beardsall – mosaics and paintings

I specialise in natural fine art which ranges from acrylic, oil and watercolour. I come from a family of Indian jewellery designers.

Here I was inspired by my father’s work which leads me to explore nature and real-life images. Hence my designs have an influence from Indian art.

I have always been entranced by coloured glass and first trained and worked making stained glass. I then moved into working with kiln formed glass which I love for its vibrance and fluidity as it melts to form the most amazing tactile shapes and colours. I make a range of items from simple window hangers and bowls to wall art for the home and garden.

As a contemporary artist inspired by the joy of nature, my work is vivid, vibrant and varied in both style and media. Described as a "mosaic mastermind" by Ideal Homes & Gardens (India) my unique mosaics include jewellery and designs for both indoors and out. My acrylic paintings are inspired by the life I see around me in colourful, abstract and painterly styles.

22 Wainwright Mews, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9BG

The Bit on the Side Studio, 14 Moormead Road, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9BY

14 Falklands Road, Alexandra Park, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 0TH

t: 07852 983231 e: aradhna.rastogi@yahoo.com www.instagram.com/rastogiaradhna

e: marywhit247@gmail.com t: 07740 940947

t: 07747 387362 e: rgbeardsall@gmail.com rgbeardsall.wixsite.com/website

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Maria Fielding MFA

Lisa Lane – multi-media artist

John Webb – fine art paintings

With a Masters in Fine Art, I am an artist/designer/illustrator. Having a lifelong interest in comedy and humour, I was surprised to find that in creating humour it led to the darkest of spaces. The sublime and the ridiculous. I work in a mix of mediums from pencil and oils to digital and film. I will be showing a few short films also.

Lisa Lane looks forward to welcoming you.

She is a multi media artist, who will be displaying her large and eclectic collection of paintings and dry media work in pastel. Her work reflects many interests and is represented through aromatherapy oil paintings, large scale seascapes, collages encaustic art and more...

John studied at Swindon Art School and Birmingham School of Arts & Crafts.He works in watercolour, oils and pen & ink.

John’s output includes landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, churches and railways. As an art student in 1962, John was able to make his own historical record in art of Swindon’s Railway Workshops before their dissolution.

8 Hodson Road, Chiseldon, Swindon SN4 0LN

105 Windsor Road, Lawn, Swindon SN3 1LG

Richard Jefferies Museum, Marlborough Road, Coate, Swindon SN3 6AA

t: 07905 346446 e: middfielding@gmail.com www.instagram.com/mariafielding

t: 07539 226680 e: lisajanelane@gmail.com www.lisalane-art.com

t: 01793 536244 e: stargazer@uwclub.net

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Sue Ash

Deborah Battaglia – fine art paintings

Bee Cooke-Operanto – fine art paintings

Still life, landscapes and wildlife.

My artwork explores the colour, form and texture of the natural world through a range of mediums from pen & ink illustrations, pastels and watercolours to drypoint and lino-cut prints.

In my studio you will find a warm welcome and a riot of colour and movement. Large oils and acrylics, and small delicate watercolours of birds, flowers and fishes. Things seen and things remembered.

I specialise in illustration, mixed media and 3D form. I live in a cottage in the woods and my studio, Puff of Smoke, is nestled in the garden. It is a neverland of creatures, dwarfs, fairies, dragons and always the sound of a story drifting through the air.

Exhibiting with Deborah Battaglia.

Exhibiting with Sue Ash.

21 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, SN2 7PE

21 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, SN2 7PE

1 Kingsdown Park, Crematorium House, Kingsdown Road, Swindon SN25 6PA

t: 07836 710893 e: enquiry.sashart@gmail.com

t: 07974 470671 e: d.battaglia2014@icloud.com

t: 07875 098614 e: beeoperanto@outlook.com www.beeatpuffofsmoke.webs.com

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Every Cloud Arts & Crafts Cooperative

Keith Panting – stoneware pottery

Lechlade Art Society

We are a non-profit cooperative set up by local artists and crafts people in order to work together to gain wider recognition for our work, offering each other mutual support and encouragement, shared workshop space.

Members’ work includes Painting, Printmaking, Glass, Enamelling, Felting, Wood Carving, Pyrography, Textile Art & Mixed Media.

I make household stoneware pottery which is dishwasher proof. My most popular items are mugs, wine beakers, bowls, jugs and platters. The glazes I use are usually greens, blues, browns and woodash and occasionally some of the surface left natural.

Visitors can see a selection of work and can come into the pottery and watch me working.

Twelve members of Lechlade Art Society will be demonstrating their art and craftwork. There will be extensive displays of artwork and visitors will be able to discuss work that is in progress with the makers. There is plenty of free parking at the hall and an adventure playground, with skate park alongside. In addition visitors can enjoy Lechlade's riverside walks and other attractions

Park Farmhouse, Stanton Country Park, The Avenue, Stanton Fitzwarren SN6 7SF

15 Eastrop, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7AP

The Pavilion, Oak Street, Lechlade GL7 3AY

t: 07796 530560 e: info@everycloudartscrafts.com www.everycloudartscrafts.com

t: 01793 762024 e: keithpanting@gmail.com

t: 01367 252540 e: b.britton89@btinternet.com www.lechladeartsociety.co.uk

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Thank you again for supporting Swindon Open Studios – we hope you enjoy your time visiting our creative community.

When visiting each studio we ask visitors to park considerately if parking on-street and to consider our artists’ neighbours.

Please remember to check our website and follow us on instagram, facebook and twitter for more news and art.

www.swindonopenstudios.org Disclaimer: Swindon Open Studios shall not be held responsible for any personal injury or loss or damage of property.

Tara Parker-Woolway

Ushma Sargeant – textile artist

My art can be split into two main areas; landscapes and animals. My landscapes are inspired by the beautiful views that surround my studio. The shapes and colours that are found naturally in landscape fascinate and inspire me, along with the sense of history that can be found in these ancient areas.

Ushma creates fibre landscape and wildlife pictures taking inspiration from the unique and historical scenery around her, working to capture light, depth and texture using wool, silk, camel, alpaca, llama, angora, flax, seaweed, bamboo and acrylic. Ushma started using fibre as a medium in 2015 and her knowledge and skills have developed with practice.

6 Church Row, Bourton SN6 8JG (Studio is found at the exit of Pinewood School. Ample parking is in the layby opposite houses.)

Ye Olde Forge, Hockerbench, Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PW (next door to Bishopstone Village Hall)

t: 07796 696077 e: tara@parkerwoolwayartist.co.uk www.parkerwoolwayartist.co.uk

t: 07866 806289 e: ushma@fifteen2.co.uk www.fifteen2.co.uk

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2019

2019

A huge thank you again to our participants, sponsors and supporters without whom Swindon Open Studios wouldn’t happen.

Thank you also to our volunteer committee (most of whom are participating artists themselves) who work tirelessly behind the scenes: Chris Waddell for sponsorship, design, artwork, social media and admin support, Sue Ash for admin and organisation; Deborah Battaglia for admin and organising socials and the preview shows; Cheryl Holland Willis and Hannah Dosanjh for admin and organising the artists’ launch event; Susanne Webb for admin and acting as treasurer and finally a big thank you to Caroline Day for steering the SOS ship and social media channels.

One Wood Street is proud to sponsor Swindon Open Studios We offer General and Specialist dental care under one roof. We welcome new patients to our practice for regular treatments and check-ups, or for a complete smile makeover.

• General and Family Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Oral Surgery and Sedation • Dental Implants • Endodontics • Periodontics • Hygiene and Preventative Dentistry One Wood Street Advanced Dental Care 1 Wood Street, Advanced Dental Care Old Town Swindon SN1 4AN T 01793 433381 E reception@onewoodstreet.net W www.onewoodstreet.net

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Plastering Skimming Rendering Plasterboarding Dry lining Patching and repairs Screeding/skimming over artex Painting and decorating General maintenance

Fully insured with ‘time spent’ experience and traditionally trained. Testimonials available.

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Proud to sponsor Swindon’s artists

Proud to be supporting Swindon Open Studios

Established in 1900, today’s Hills Group is a dynamic Wiltshire business that covers a wide area of western and southern England.

The Group’s operations remain dedicated to three core activities:

Over 30 years of knowledge and experience in the print industry.

Supplying marketing materials, canvases, acrylics, posters, vinyls and much more.

• Specialist waste management services and recycling solutions • Production and sale of ready-mixed concrete, sand, stone and gravel

01793 613020

• Building high quality new homes and undertaking contract building projects

enquiries@interprintswindon.co.uk Follow Hills Group

www.interprintswindon.co.uk www.swindonopenstudios.org

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Tadpole Garden Village

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WIN £100 towards an SOS artwork!

Visit as many Swindon Open Studio venues as you can for your chance to win £100 towards an SOS artwork* of your choice**!

Tag your selfies or portraits in each venue to prove how far and wide you’ve been on instagram, facebook or twitter with

#SwindonOpenStudioVisit The winner will be the person who has visited most overall venues with at least one studio visit within each of our four zones as marked on our map. *Artwork can include any exhibited sale item; photograph, painting, ceramics, craftwork, cards, books etc... **If you have already bought artwork from one of our artists you can use the prize towards the cost of that item or towards the cost of a new item or items. Please note you will need your tagged posts/profiles to be public for us to see the photos and our decision on the winner will be final based on our count of visible images.

Photo ©Chris Waddell

www.swindonopenstudios.org

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Proud to support Swindon Open Studios’ rebranding, brochure design, web design and social media.

• Graphic design • Photography and retouching • Brochures and magazines • Corporate identity and branding • Bespoke digital illustration and infographics • Social media management • Copywriting

www.waddelldigital.co.uk