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Claire Harrison (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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.

Cor Cordium is inspired by Shelley  (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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 at her studio in Horsham (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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.

A selection of Sarah’s distinctive pottery (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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.

‘From The End of Mum’s Garden’

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

Steve Bicknell at his Thakeham studio (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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 on her remarkable new work, Fluid Dreams (©AAH/Alan Wright)

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

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

Jane Cole

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

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

Textile artist Vicky Glyn

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

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

Sally Priston at The Wood Beyond the World

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

Danny has created a model based on Norman Rockwell’s artwork, ‘Tattoo Artist’ (©Toby Phillips Photography/AAH)

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, Horsham (Photo: Toby Phillips Photography)

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

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

Jamie Ampleford

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 art by Rebekah Jenkins

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

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

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

CLAY 'N' GLAZE

Wendy Yates is on a mission.That mission is to pass on knowledge of ceramics. For the Full story click here

Mark Wilson

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.

John Thompson

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.

Jill Coombs

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

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

Southwater artist Paul Fearn

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

LINDSAY PEARSON

Linsday Pearson's colourful watercolours are inspired by the dramatic reflective landscapes of Venice. For the full article click here

Sonia Morris

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

Art by Jo Willis

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 FLYLIGHTLY

Sam alternates between small, detailed watercolour studies and huge, swirling abstracts on canvas. For full report click here

Joanna Wenczka

JOANNA WENCZKA

Joanna studied animation before she started painting, creating beautiful pieces inspired by movement. For full story click here

Carol Skinner
ABSTRACT SECRETS WITH CAROLE SKINNER

Cowfold Artist Carole Skinner Unearths ‘Microscapes’ in her incredible abstracts inspired by New Zealand landscapes. For full story click here

 

Iveta Goddard

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.

Raymond Warren

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.

Mick Oakey stone carving

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 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 artwork

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

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

Nifty Gallery

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

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

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

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

Cloud Gallery
NEW ART GALLERY OPENS IN HORSHAM

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

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

Becky Taylor

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

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

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

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.

Sophie Innes

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

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 artwork

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

Keith and Debra Menear

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

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

Celeste McAvoy

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

Contemporary Art

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

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

Terry Copping

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 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

Terry Copping

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

Abstract art by Bill Hudson

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

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's work

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

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

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

Sculpture by Hannah Stewart

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's picture of West Pier

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