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A Summer of Art in the South East

Due to the COVID-19 lockdown guidelines, SEOS 2020 will not be taking place…

…instead, we have lots of online events planned for June through our social media outlets. If you have not already signed up to our newsletter, please feel free to sign up below.

…and make sure you follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter so that you don’t miss out on the exciting SEOS developments happening now…

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2020 will certainly go down as one of the stranges

2020 will certainly go down as one of the strangest years in which SEOS has showcased our artists.
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To help plan future events, we need the invaluable feedback from our artists. Please look out for the questionnaire we emailed yesterday and take a couple of minutes to complete it. Reply by‪ 10th July‬, and you will be entered into the SEOS prize draw, the lucky winner will get half price entry into SEOS 2021
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@h.buchananart1 Hannah Buchanan shown here in her studio
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A closing message from our chairman, Jamie Walsh:

A closing message from our chairman, Jamie Walsh:
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"It has been a strange year, and for the artists who take part in South East Open Studios there were moments when it felt like a lot of hard work had been for nothing. However, these last 17 days have been an extraordinary virtual journey around the creativity we have to show. I’ve been logging on to explore day-by-day the different creative corners of the south-east. I’ve seen some wonderful creations, and I feel as if I’ve been invited into the creative processes of some incredible artists. It has been amazing...
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I’d also like to note the exposure we’ve had, not only on social media but also on the BBC: a feat we have never managed before, but one that we hope to revisit in future years...
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As SEOS chair, I’d like to express my thanks to the whole committee, but particularly I need to state my admiration for what Polly and Jess have put together. Many organisations are moving to an online world, and it is testament to their hard work and skills that the SEOS virtual event has been the best out there. As a statement of who we are, it could not be bettered.
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To all those who joined us for the last 17 days, and everyone who worked to put this together, thank you.
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Jamie Walsh (Chair)"
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A huge thank you from all of the SEOS Committee to you for joining us on this incredible journey.
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Over the last 17 days, we have seen the work of 21

Over the last 17 days, we have seen the work of 216 artists by virtually visiting 121 studios across the whole of the South East.
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We have seen:
70 Painters
30 Mixed Media Artists
28 Ceramicists
17 Glass Artists
16 Sculptors
15 Jewellery Designers & Makers
15 Printmakers
9 Textile/Yarn Designers
6 Illustrators
5 Digital Artists
4 Wood Artists
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It has been such a pleasure to engage with you, our loyal artists. We have loved every minute of it and have been blown away by the creative talent we have here in the South East. We hope you have enjoyed seeing your work alongside everyone else. -
Around half our artists are active on social media – you will have had a front seat during this virtual event – we would love your feedback and will be circulating a questionnaire next week. It is mainly thanks to your engagement and support that we have achieved some astounding stats: -
During the event, on Facebook, we've reached over 12,000 people and our artist videos have exceeded an incredible 10,000 views! On Instagram, our event posts have been seen nearly 50,000 times - and counting! -
THANK YOU! . . .
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️▶️ Janet Aldis is inspired by her local landscapes and seascapes – she uses fused and slumped glass, creates oil paintings, produces silk wearable art and sculpture – now that’s a mixed media artist!
@janetaldis
Jeannie Clarke is a professional muralist and illustrator and specialist equine artist now collaborating with a National Dance Company studying the human figure – lovely!
@jeannieclarkeartist
Carol Wilcox is a painter, her work is oil on canvas and tends to portray natural form inspired by the landscape of the North Downs – gorgeous!
@carolwilcox419
Wendy Finnis has always loved drawing painting and needlework and more recently she has been working with textiles and exploring colour and form – wonderful!! To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Rosemary Houghton is an incredible painter – she says “ nature is my inspiration”. She produces abstract and semi-abstract images of the countryside and coast nearby.
@rosemary.houghton
Birgitta Wilson is a wonderful printmaker with a focus on texture, which she explores through collagraph and solar plate etching – I want one of these!
@birgittawilsonprintmaker
Stephen Pink is a fan of mixed media, he produces glass pieces, works with photography and general ‘image making’ capturing glorious textures, objects, vistas and abstract images in acrylic.
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Art Tourist here and it is the LAST day – Day 17

Art Tourist here and it is the LAST day – Day 17 of South East Open Studios! Today I’m in Maidstone, then travelling to Canterbury and ending in Dover – what a trip it has been!
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Today I am visiting all individual studios, firstly in Maidstone - Rosemary Houghton is an incredible painter inspired by nature, Birgitta Wilson is a wonderful printmaker with a focus on texture, which she explores through collagraph and solar plate etching, and Stephen Pink is a fan of mixed media, he produces quirky glass pieces, photographs and paintings.
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On to Canterbury - Janet Aldis is inspired by her local landscapes and seascapes, next Jeannie Clarke – a professional muralist and illustrator, then to Carol Wilcox, a painter - her wonderful work is inspired by the landscape of the North Downs.
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And finally our last stop in Dover...Wendy Finnis has always loved drawing, painting and needlework, and more recently she has been working with textiles and exploring colour and form.
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Think I need an ice cream now!
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To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
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Join me as I share the amazing work by these great local artists...
@rosemary.houghton
@birgittawilsonprintmaker
@janetaldis
@jeannieclarkeartist
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#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Jane Walsh makes lovely stoneware ceramics, mainly wheel thrown, that are based on a love of colour.
@janewalsh61
Jenny Dalleywater creates amazing, realistically detailed, wildlife and domestic animal art using scratchboard and pencil.
@jennyd_art_
Helen Jewsbury is a clay sculptor, her fabulous, humorous work is based on humans and animals and she works with earthstone and other specialist clays.
@helenjewsbury7399
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Jonathan Kelly creates impressions of subjects – he says “my aim is for you to enjoy the emotion and energy that is captured in each artwork”
Tricia Muller creates wonderful contemporary still life paintings using acrylic and oils, and also does animal portraits in pastels.
@muller_tricia
Cheryl Summers creates bespoke hand painted ceramics that are unique and beautifully painted – she specialises in wedding plates, birthdays, anniversaries and stories from life – I really want one!
@art_on_the_shelf
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Claire Dominic is a mixed media artist currently producing stunning ink splash paintings
@clairedomdom
Alisa Jaffa is inspired by colour and nature and is influenced by fantastical art, she creates lovely 2D mixed media pictures in kiln fused glass
@glassalisa
Joanne Kelly designs and makes wonderful hand forged precious metal jewellery, she creates small collections, bespoke pieces and one off commissions
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️▶️ Carole Robson works with watercolours, mixed media, painting and digital art to create her own beautiful unique artwork of meadows and the natural landscape – loose and experimental artwork!
@carolerobson.art
Emma Jordan paints mainly marine scenes in oils, she is “hoping to bring a little of the calm and happiness of the sea into the home”. @jordanfamilyfive
Sarah Featherstone is inspired by plants; she says, “I enjoy looking for strong forms in nature and using only black pen, creating botanical but detailed graphic images” – gorgeous.
@sjlfeatherstone
Zubeida Roberts loves colour and movement and is inspired by the surrounding countryside and her garden! She paints using watercolour, acrylic and paint on silk
@zubeidarobertsartist
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Art Tourist here – Day 16 of South East Open Stu

Art Tourist here – Day 16 of South East Open Studios and today I’m in Maidstone all day!
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First stop is the studio of Carole Robson – Carole creates her own beautiful unique artwork of meadows and the natural landscape – gloriously loose and experimental. Then a combined studio featuring Emma Jordan and her tranquil sea paintings with Sarah Featherstone and her beautiful botanical pen and ink drawings, then on to Zubeida Roberts, who creates lovely paintings inspired by the surrounding countryside and her garden!
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The rest of the day will be spent at Mill House Farm with nine multi-disciplinary artists showing together; Claire Dominic is a mixed media artist producing stunning ink splash paintings; Alisa Jaffa creates beautiful 2D mixed media pictures in kiln fused glass; Joanne Kelly designs and makes wonderful, hand forged precious metal jewellery.
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Jonathan Kelly creates impressions of subjects – mainly lovely old cars; Tricia Muller paints gorgeous contemporary still life using acrylic and oils, Cheryl Summers creates unique bespoke hand painted ceramics (…I want to commission one of those lovely story plates)!
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Jane Walsh makes lovely stoneware ceramics, mainly wheel thrown, Jenny Dalleywater works with scratchboard to create amazing detailed animal art, and finally, Helen Jewsbury is a clay sculptor, her wonderful humorous work is based on humans and animals.
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To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
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Join me as I share the amazing work by these great local artists...
@carolerobson.art
@jordanfamilyfive
@sjlfeatherstone
@zubeidarobertsartist
@clairedomdom
@glassalisa
@muller_tricia
@art_on_the_shelf
@janewalsh61
@jennyd_art_
@helenjewsbury7399
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#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️▶️ Alex John creates beautiful sculptural forms in hand shaped metal work, unique and stunning hand cut glass lamps, and expressive, energy rich acrylic paintings
Sue Williams loves the challenge of depicting in watercolour the details of pattern, texture and colouring of the plant world – so delicate
Woolly Felters are crafty sisters and authors who use natural wool to create fabulous original and quirky needle felted animals, dolls, sculptures, brooches, pictures and kits
@woollyfelters
Sue Kimber spins yarns for knitting, weaving and felting using hand dyed fibres from her long woolled sheep and angora goats on the farm – looking forward to meeting those goats!
@farmcrafts
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️▶️ Charlotte Rice-Landman designs and hand makes bold and beautiful jewellery and silverware
Sharon Pallent works in ink and watercolour and explores ancient buildings and landscapes, she dabbles in printmaking to develop her interest in line and form – lovely!
Joanne Weaver is a sculptor and painter who is inspired by the human form, Joanne’s fabulous sculptures have been exhibited in London in several open competitions
@joanneweaver.artworks
Max Jacquard is known as an explorer and innovator working with a range of glass casting techniques – I think his work is divine!
@maxjacquard
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Beverley Johnson is a relief printmaker using her Albion printing press to make beautiful linoprints and monoprints often inspired by nature and poetry
@beverleyjohnsonprintmaker
Paul Johnson is a woodturner working mainly in English woods with shapes inspired by the grain of the wood – I love his bowls!
@pauljohnsonwoodturning
Linda Abrahams’ work is inspired by music, poetry and novels, she works with silks, velvets and cottons – intriguing!
@lindaabrahamsartist
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Heather Haythornthwaite is inspired by landscapes and histories; she produces fabulous etchings, linocuts, screenprints and letterpress work using ancient and modern presses, tools and techniques.
@hazelnutpress
Gloria Holden is another printmaker. Inspired by landscapes and the natural world, she produces stunning etchings, collagraphs, collages and mixed media work.
@gloria.holden2
Nadine Jones has always enjoyed drawing and painting, she paints beautiful realist animals and other subjects in acrylic.
@nadinekjonesart
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Art Tourist here – Day 15 of South East Open Stu

Art Tourist here – Day 15 of South East Open Studios - today I’m in Rochester, then moving on to Maidstone.
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First stop is The Hazelnut Press & Heather Haythornthwaite - a wonderful printmaker who is inspired by landscapes & histories; Gloria Holden, another amazing printmaker, inspired by landscapes & the natural world – everything here from etchings & collagraph, to linocut & screenprint, & Nadine Jones, who paints beautiful realistic animals in acrylic.
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On to Maidstone & another group: Beverley Johnson is a relief printmaker using her Albion printing press – gorgeous work, Paul Johnson is a woodturner working mainly in English woods with shapes inspired by the grain of the wood (I want a bowl!) & Linda Abrahams, who works in bright colours with luscious silks, velvets and cottons.
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Now for some individual studios…Charlotte Rice-Landman designs & hand makes beautiful bold jewellery, Sharon Pallent, who explores ancient buildings & landscapes through ink and watercolour, then Joanne Weaver – an amazing sculptor & painter inspired by the human form, Finally Max Jacquard, known as an explorer & innovator working with a range of glass casting techniques (I love his Semazen lights!)
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Still in Maidstone, Alex John creates beautiful sculptural forms in hand shaped metal work, Sue Williams loves the challenge of depicting the plant world in watercolour, Woolly Felters are crafty sisters who use natural wool to create original & quirky needle felted animals & Sue Kimber spins art yarns from her long woolled sheep & angora goats on the farm.
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To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram & talk to them about their process.
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Join me as I share the amazing work by these great local artists...
@hazelnutpress
@gloria.holden2
@nadinekjonesart
@beverleyjohnsonprintmaker
@pauljohnsonwoodturning
@lindaabrahamsartist
@joanneweaver.artworks
@maxjacquard
@farmcrafts
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#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Gabrielle Nesfield produces stunning oil paintings in strong colours and contrasting tonal drawings inspired by themes of the artists’ studio
Bay Lees is a mixed media artist and is currently involved in a Creative Pilgrimage - an art project that involves walking the Augustine Camino, the ancient pilgrimage trail from Rochester Cathedral to Ramsgate.
Heidi Schaffner is a painter – she describes her work as “an abundance of colour, texture, and an extravagance of paint, I want my work to convey the quirky, unique beauty of the animals sharing our planet” – gorgeous
@heidischaffnerart
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Carolann Samuels is inspired by the natural world, using different clays from porcelain to stoneware, her wonderful work is both decorative and functional
@carolannsamuelsceramics
Gillian Highland works with various clays to make gorgeous slab pots and thrown tableware, stoneware reduction fired, Raku and lustre ware
Olga van Dijke produces art pieces that explore fabric and felt, whereby forms and colour are born out of imperfection, her inspiration is glorious nature
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️ Chris Daynes is essentially a plein air painter, working in oils, he explores the relationship between landscape, cityscape and the luminous effects of weather … we are transported straight to the Kent coastline by his incredible paintings!
@chrisdaynesartist
Shirley Leslyn Sheppard is a mixed media and ceramic artist with a passion for drawing – her wonderful quirky sculptures are all individually hand crafted
@shirleyceramics
Brenda Norrish (Kingfisher Glass) makes pretty traditional stained glass and kiln fired painted glass, her work is inspired by nature and colour
@brendanorrish
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

Swipe to see more artists’ work ▶️▶️▶️▶️ Alison Olorunsola makes beautiful felt seascapes with an environmental theme, along with experimental digital images
@alisonolorunsola
Sarah Sillibourne works with kiln formed glass using a variety of techniques to create stunning large wall art, splashbacks, bowls, vases, platters and jewellery
@sarahsillibourne
Sue Fields makes wonderful figurative ceramic sculptures based on myths and folklore in Raku, Stoneware and porcelain, along with vessels reflecting nature
@suefieldsceramics
Jude Kingshott has always been attracted to all forms of fibre and is passionate about eco-printing, indigo dyeing, bookmaking and hand stitching – lovely!
@judekingshott
To find out more about these artists click on the link in our bio for our 2020 Artist Guide, follow them on Instagram, and talk to them about their process.
#SouthEastOpenStudios #SEOS2020 #ArtinKent #ArtinSussex #VirtualExhibition #UKArtists #KentArtists #SussexArtists #ArtforSale #SEOSArtist #SEOpenStudios2020 #ArtonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #Artlovers #Kent #EastSussex #WestSussex

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