Alchemy

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"A ceramic artist for many years, I have now immersed myself in mixed media, acrylics, collage and print making, especially gelli-printing. As always I am interested in colour, texture and pattern, and also some floral themes. I exhibit frequently with Rugby Artists' Group, Alchemy, the Tantalus Project, Rugby and District Art Society, Rugby Ceramic Artists, the Midland Potter's Association and the Warwickshire Contemporary Artists' Association. Also in 'Potfest' in Penrith and Somerset and at the International Ceramics and Pottery Fair in St Albans.
I have organised and curated several group exhibitions, including the Community Space Exhibition held in the main art gallery at Rugby Art Gallery & Museum."

Instagram @carolwheeler_mixedmedia_uk

"My motto is to live and learn.
I am interested in painting and drawing different ideas of subjects and will use whichever style and medium feels 'right' at the time. My natural approach is through colour, atmosphere and I try to express a veracity without complying with direct figurative depictions. The motif or image used often sits in a landscape of the imagination and brings into play an underlying sense of a story. Elements from the natural world and human nature are important sources of inspiration. I have been exhibiting since 2007 and enjoy the visitor interaction and responses."

“I spend my time between rural Leicestershire and North Wales. Much of my inspiration is gained from observing the effects the passage of time has on the landscape which are familiar to me. I work in a wide variety of media including oil on canvas, collage, acrylic, water colour and pastel.”

Instagram @terrettjackie

Instagram @terretjackie

A sketch completed by the artist Eric Gaskell whilst he was at Atkins Gallery

“I like stories. Pretty Much everything I make seems to be about that if I try to stop and explain it. Mostly I like characters that seem to be part of a story or seem to have a story to tell.”

“When my wife said to me ‘How would you like to spend one night each month drinking beer and talking to interesting people?’ I could only answer ‘Yes please!’ That’s how I found myself in the Alchemy artist group. My only experience of making art had been at night school thirty years previously with those early attempts focused on accurate representations of photographic images. My Alchemy experience has encouraged me to start painting again and has opened me up to different ideas.”

Instagram @tilley.Laurence

"I am an artist working in many media but mainly those traditional disciplines of oils; water colour; graphite; pastel and charcoal. My usual style is one of realism, specialising in portraits and figures. I frequently paint houses and landscapes, which often reflect an aspect of a personality. I believe passionately in the Renaissance ideal that the human form is a mirror of the soul. I often work in Warwickshire as well as travelling to many areas of the world to seek inspiration. I exhibit in this country and abroad, while works are frequently painted for individuals on commission. The passing on of skills and working with others for inspiration is a crucial part of my approach. My works are found in many private collections worldwide."

Instagram @martin.valentine