I am a contemporary landscape artist, working mainly in oils. I sketch and paint en plein air, creating larger works in the studio for galleries, commissions, or pure pleasure!! I won the British Contemporary Arts award 2021, and am delighted to be sharing my painting journey with the Stroud Artists Cooperative. My work is available from me direct.

My paintings usually carry a message, around people and their special moments and lifestyles, often with a bit of humour. These scenes will, I hope, give a positive happy story. For reference it’s nature and the memories of personalities I’ve met. Particularly in events with comradeship and celebration . Usually oil on canvas and I am based in Stroud.

My art has evolved from using cartoons and illustrations in the field of humanitarian aid, to experimenting with digital art, charcoal and acrylics. I have been involved with refugees and asylum seekers in creating art together to capture their experiences and hopes for the future. My interaction with them has always inspired me to try new ideas and styles.

My work is characterised by a nuanced and restrained
palette. Surfaces are sanded, scratched, and drawn
into. I aim to reveal beauty in the overlooked and mundane, drawing attention to the values of their condition. My latest collection includes studies of structures and spaces in Cornwall and Gloucestershire, incorporating painting, drawing and ceramics.

My name is Chris. I live and work in Kingsway, taking a lot of inspiration from my local area. I grew up in the Cotswolds and continue to find this part of the country a huge inspiration.
I also take inspiration from the Swiss Alps, a location my Father regularly visits. I paint mainly in oils, but also in acrylic, gouache and pencil sketch.

I am a painter and former lecturer in fine art with a specialist interest in art and the psychology of imagination. My paintings develop organically, marks are applied initially without any consciously directed thought process, eye and mind are allowed to wander and respond intuitively to the developing structures. They are built up in layers over many hours of intense, obsessive application, often taking two or three years of sustained engagement.

Elle is a Stroud-based artist who enjoys mixing the themes of cute and macabre in her work. While she favours pencil drawing and acrylic painting, she does also dabble in oil painting, lino-printing, and other artistic mediums. Elle also enjoys creating written narratives to go with her pieces, and holds an MA in creative writing from the University of Gloucestershire.

Working in my studio in Stroud, I make original joyful abstract paintings on canvas, wood panel and paper. Using acrylic paint and mixed media I explore expressive colour compositions; using gestural brushwork and mark making.

I am currently raising a family in Minchinhampton. I specialise in anthropomorphic and eclectic illustrations for children and adults, and work mostly in watercolour and acrylic. I also write short stories. All my work is available in high-quality printed or downloadable form. (link in image). I am on Instagram, under the_vaudeville_museum

Jay Broderick is a video game developer and artist living in the Stroud area. Through a mix of digital and traditional paintings, Jay depicts various vistas and quirky characters from fantasy worlds, often of their own creation.

In 2019 Jon put on his first solo exhibition of paintings “Outside In(Side) Out”, and has participated twice in the North Bristol Artists Art Trail. His work has also been featured at the Other Worlds are Possible Gallery in Bristol. Jon is currently working on a series of paintings inspired by the Welsh island Ynys Enlli and plans to exhibit the whole series in June 2024.

Karen is a Botanical Artist working predominantly in watercolour. She explores the symbolism and language of flowers and fruits to create paintings referencing motherhood and fertility. Her work also looks at how nature and humanity entwine throughout history from medicine to folklore and religion. She regularly teaches workshops around Gloucestershire and accepts commissions.

I am a painter based in Stroud; I paint loose landscapes and florals, mainly in watercolour. Watercolour paint has uniquely unpredictable but captivating qualities, and I make use of these to express atmosphere and mood, evoking fleeting moments of light and colour and exploring the stillness and space within.

Formerly a classical singer and sound therapist, my explorations into abstract painting began a few years ago, inspired by an artist (Giorgia Siriaco) a singer (Dimash Qudaibergen) and the love of colour. Working in mixed media, sometimes I paint how I feel about a song or a dance or may just let whatever wants to be expressed come through.

My paintings are alla prima in oils usually from life, en plein air landscapes and still life subjects in the studio. I am interested in capturing a moment in an honest and impressionistic way, be it the beauty of the countryside through the various seasons or a scene from everyday life. My approach is one of curiosity and exploration.

Maria is one of our Young Artists and has Polish roots. Born is Stroud, feeling deeply connected to the Town. Inspired by the landscape and Art Novae she likes to create abstract art using pens. She has her own You Tube channel: @youngartist580 , where she shares her art, tests art materials and shows simple techniques for kids.

Painting (mostly oil) and drawing go hand in hand and are a constant source of intrigue and enjoyment. Recently I have focused on figure and portrait work, but still life is important to me and in the Cotswolds, landscape just won’t go away. I try to blend the techniques of traditional painting and a contemporary view or choice of subject.

Phil’s work is intuitive and influenced by these words:

We cannot rehearse the unknown (Wayne Shorter)

Honour thy errors as hidden
Intentions (Brian Eno).

Now having retired from a ‘proper’ career, I have re-discovered my passion for art once again. Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, I paint in both acrylics and oils, with a variety of subjects, be it landscapes, local landmarks or just from my imagination. In fact, whatever inspires me at the time. I love playing with colours, textures and shapes.

I am an artist based in the Cotswolds, inspired by seasonal colour and shapes from the local landscape. I create textile pieces exploring the devore print technique producing luxurious silk velvet scarves and cushions. My paintings are influenced by light falling on the linear forms in the countryside, colours are layered and painted onto velvet and enriched with gold. I also explore my observations of landscape through my collagraph and dry point printing.

My work explores themes of self and identity, creating reflections of an inner world. I create realistic oil paintings of female portraits. The models are often depicted wearing a mask of heavy make-up and Elizabethan style ruffs; this has been partly inspired by my background in theatre. Behind each piece lies a hidden story, emotion or memory transfixed in time.

"It is true for me that art can speak where words often fail" I am a self-taught mixed media artist living in Gloucestershire. I have always loved art but now have the time to really develop and follow my passion. I love to create imaginative, original artwork designs on different themes. My inspirations are nature, wildlife, history, faith, hope, emotions, love, poetry and music.

Wedad is half Jordanian half Polish, and always felt torn between two worlds. Through her art, she creates her own “nationality“. Her paintings focus on the play of lights and shadow, trying to present unique beauty amongst the ugliness. She is inspired by the human body and its beauty, always striving to present it as an integral entirety with spirit and soul - a full package of expression.

Through my life long fascination with nature, geology and the earth, I explore the intricate patterns, shapes, colours and textures that are found within the natural world. This inspires both abstract paintings and highly detailed observational studies. I use a variety of different media often making my own pigments. Through this process I experience a deeply grounding connection to nature.

Stroud Digital Artist and published cartoonist. February 2020 Lockdown and with time on my hands I’ve created over hundred digital collages. Created from vintage comic covers, old newspaper articles, hieroglyphs, geometric religious symbolism and a little bit of magic. Follow me via my Facebook page @comicartbyblzbob for weekly instalments of my cartoon strip and my latest digital collage.

I work in Batik, using photographs of wildlife and the countryside as references. Working mainly on fine cotton using traditional tjantings, layering a mixture of hot waxes and fabric dye to create the image. I studied Art in the Community at UWE and have a passion for sharing my art skills with community groups. I am a member of the Batik Guild and The Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI)

Charlotte is an aspiring tattoo artist who illustrates creatures and characters inspired by folklore, mythology, fairy tales, and Medieval history. With a background in 3D animation, she has always been fascinated by the intersection of storytelling and visual art and invites you to join her world of the whimsical and the macabre.

Stroud artist and teaching assistant. BA in Graphic Design from Norwich Art School, specialising in Illustration. Started off as Graphic designer and Illustrator. Now working as a Teaching assistant, helping children with their art. Uses the local Stroud landscape for inspiration, especially drawing ‘en plein air’. Likes illustrating animals, flowers and seafood. Media: soft pastel, acrylics, pen and watercolour.

I am a retired maths teacher and journalist. I moved to Stroud in 2017 after a decade in Portland Oregon. I have always sketched and dabbled in watercolour. Much of my work has been figurative, life studies and in travel sketchbooks. Now I am trying to be more free.

I work with paint, collage, and mixed media as well as found objects. I work intuitively. Influenced by patterns and textures in in the world around me, synchronicities, human psyche, and nature. I attended art school in Swindon, Stroud and Cardiff from 2005- 2011. I enjoy working collaboratively providing interactive community art events locally, in Bristol around the UK as well as creating decor and artwork for festivals.

I like to paint people and am fascinated by their expressions, feelings and moods. Ideas for my work often come to me out of the blue and I then enjoy developing these concepts using the paint to capture skin colours and textures. I also get inspiration from current affairs and music, especially song titles. I mainly paint in oils on canvas or panels.

I trained in Ceramics and my practice encompasses a broad range of forms - vessels and sculptural pieces as well as painting and drawing, usually from life. I have also worked in theatre for the past 35 years in various roles including designing and making sets, props, costumes, puppets and lighting design. I have recently moved to Stroud from London.

I am an abstract mixed media painter from Cheltenham. I work intuitively, one mark / colour / form dictates what comes next, I just go across the surface with paint and collage letting the work become what it wants to become with objects from my daily life subsumed into the abstraction, I'm seeking great colours and composition.

I am a Tewkesbury based artist who is passionate about the natural world. My artworks are abstract by definition and are influenced by environmental concerns and the difference between natural and synthetic experiences. The majority of my artworks are created with acrylic paint and mixed media on paper or large abandoned photographs. Hopefully creating a starting point for the imagination.

I am a teacher, artist and jeweller based in Stroud. I enjoy working in a range of media including acrylic, watercolour and vitreous enamel. Like many, I find joy in the natural world and my work is inspired by the ebbs, flows, light and space found in nature. I particularly enjoy painting skyscapes and seascapes, often featuring murmurations. I also create seascape inspired enamel jewellery and teach enamelling workshops.

I am Khyati Parmar, from Mumbai, India and recently moved to Stroud. I am creatively inclined towards painting with multimedia, designing something from nothing – everything is my canvas, that includes clothes, house, office, clinic, hair, nails... I am eager to join in this vibrant art communities to introduce my flavour of thoughts and bring colours, love, light, from my rich cultural Indian origin.

I paint in oils. Landscape, life drawing, & portraiture. I enjoy painting plein air, when I get the opportunity. I live on my fathers farm at Ewen, near The Thames. I have a studio in one of the farm buildings, and I'm often joined by arty/creatives.

I explore colour, form, material, pattern, and rhythm, and use these elements to share my feelings and impressions of the events and places of the 21st century. I aim to express what is peaceful, hopeful, and joyful in this turbulent and fast-moving time. These works are a "note to self" that life is worth the journey. The final pieces are often abstract but always start with looking, noticing and drawing.

I have been drawing and painting since I could walk. I love looking at the abstract qualities in nature, the chaos, disorder and the beauty within that. I have a deep love of nature, water in particular, it feels so much a part of me. I love the artistic process of making something others would enjoy and getting lost in it myself.

I work mostly in oils and usually paint landscapes and abstracts. I have exhibited in Stroud a number of times and although getting my work seen is more important to me than getting money from it, I do sell pictures from time to time.

Rolling hills, fields, grasses, hedgerows and flowers have been a constant in my life. My watercolour paintings evoke that childhood feeling of viewing the world from ground level through colourful and playful compositions. I hope to create work that is uplifting and captures the spirit of nature rather than a completely accurate representation of the subject.

I'm an abstract and mixed media artist based in Stonehouse. Colour is always at the heart of my paintings but I also love using collage, ink and drawing media to create layers and textures, often completely changing each piece by addition and subtraction many times before I feel it’s finished. I paint for me! creating unique pieces of art that lift my spirits and I hope bring joy to those who view them.

My painting style is probably best described as abstract; I use a variety of media to produce my artwork, using instinctive mark making and organic decisions which naturally fall into place as I create. I am inspired by everyday imagery and sometimes by the more unusual abstract style photographs I am able to capture during my domestic adventures.

My journey with visual arts began at art school in Dorset, then working as a photojournalist overseas. Following a long break, my wanderings on land and sea have inspired me to paint the places I visit. Finding peace and beauty in our natural and man-made landscape. I work mainly in oils and am based in Stroud.

Tania is a painter and illustrator living in Nailsworth with a studio in Stroud. She paints primarily alla prima in oils, but also undertakes portrait commissions of individuals and houses. Her illustrative work is hand drawn and inspired by vintage books on interiors, fairy tales, fashion, botany, animal studies & architecture; synthesised to create fresh new aesthetics.

Photography to me is telling the story without the words. I am a passionate photographer who likes to capture the special moments in life. I appreciate the small details that make each day unique. I love taking photos of Stroud’s beautiful landscapes and also capturing all those precious and memorable moments in life. I love art and in my spare time I enjoy painting too.

My art delves into the wild landscapes we inhabit in the medium of pencil, charcoal, ink and watercolour. Subject matter will vary from atmospheric landscapes and the creatures that inhabit them, to historic monuments and the passage of time. Often figurative but with aspects of distortion that shift to a formative abstraction as the work drifts into something more expressive or minimal.

It interests me that textile- my main medium- can be 2D or 3D or somewhere in between. I'm often inspired to respond to events & issues in the real world, and text is often part of this. Other times the resources of thread & cloth inspire me to explore what they & I can do together.

I paint plants in bold watercolour. After a career as an archaeological illustrator then a teacher I took up gardening professionally and my love of plants led me back to painting. I completed a diploma in botanical art in 2022 with distinction.

Currently working with oil, acrylic, mixed media, pencil and ink - work covers any topic from industrial to natural to urban. Mostly working in and around Stroud, Cheltenham and Gloucester. Visual marks make their way onto clay, porcelain and more recently wooden sculpture (current piece hanging from Studio 18’s ceiling). In 2019 the large mural in the Eastcombe Bus Shelter was created.

I love the use of colour and how it can uplift the spirit - most of my work is lighthearted and (hopefully) joyous! I started in digital art for fabric and surface pattern design, but more recently moved to acrylics, ink and watercolour. I am always learning...

Stroud based abstract surrealist outsider collage Artist. Created only using found imagery from old books and magazines, then lots of thinking, scissoring and gluing. No Google. No Photoshop. No resizing. No colour adjustment. No computers or printers were used or harmed in the making of. Inspired by Space, Mushrooms, Trees (but too hard to cut out) and other stuff like clouds (also really hard).

Gillian Cox is a well travelled linguist and practising artist, who has lived in Spain, Switzerland, Scotland, and moved to the Cotswolds in 2002. In 2009, she co-founded Crescent Art Space; a studio and exhibition space based in Cheltenham. Her oil paintings are a bold colourful style, incorporating aspects of abstraction. They are observational from life.

I am a young artist that takes inspiration from nature and architecture. I specialise in painting and pencil drawings. This is how I show my interpretation of the world around me. I enjoy painting swimming sport in general and spending time with loved ones and friends.
I won the Under 19’s category at the 2024 Stroud En Plein Air Competition!

Jane started painting drawing, sculpture and pottery after retiring in 2017. She continues to paint and draw, mainly in oils and charcoal, and enjoys landscapes and portraits – she is still finding her style. Her other interests include promoting and supporting ADHD and neurodiversity charities and learning Greek. She spends a lot of time in Crete. Cretan landscapes have rich colours, especially in the earth and stones.

Colourful, vibrant abstract paintings. I have two main projects, the Memory Silhouettes and the Geometric Abstractions. Both play on emotional colour palettes from memory and experience.

I am still experimenting as an artist in different mediums and find I really enjoy painting large canvasses. I am lucky to live close to nature in the wonderful Gloucestershire countryside, which inspires my wildlife photography, and my art. Recently I have taken an interest in ceramics, enjoying creating in 3D items that can go in gardens, and sometimes featuring birds and nature.

Katherine MacInnes draws tree portraits of favourite trees for birthdays and anniversaries. Trees are so eloquent and so loaded with meaning and memory that a tree portrait of a significant tree makes a wonderful present. Katherine can work from life or photographs.

I am a Rodborough artist, specialising in pen and ink and watercolour paintings of vintage vehicles and aviation subjects. I also work in acrylics, and paint leather jackets. Other subjects include animals and birds, people, and architectural. I have exhibited at the Mall Gallery, London, with the Guild of Aviation Artists.

Tetbury-based, I’m inspired by nature – those big skies and wide horizons - and I adore the coast so head to Cornwall a lot. I long to ‘capture’ my emotional responses to colour and light! I’m mainly self-taught, although I happily soak up inspiration from creative courses to bring fresh approaches to my acrylic (and often mixed media) paintings!

I am a mixed media landscape painter working mainly with watercolour and acrylic inks but often include the use of materials such as pastel and inktense pencils. My pictures can be realistic or semi-abstract where I have experimented with my materials and then developed wherever the effects have taken me.

My paintings are focused on a love of nature in all it’s forms. The loss of biodiversity and the effects of our changing climate are of particular interest. I try to portray the personality of any creature or plant that I paint. I work in oils, watercolour and gouache and I am based in Stroud.

Olivia creates her paintings through acrylic on canvas medium, inspired by the landscapes of her surroundings, seascapes and sunsets through an abstract perspective.
Olivia channels her creative energy not only into her paintings, but also into her work as an interior designer, where she brings spaces to life with an eye for aesthetics and harmony.

Rebecca Harradine is an artist currently living in Stroud but originally from Brighton,
she paints in acrylic and watercolour and is inspired by nature and the human form, enjoying painting figures and portraits, as well as trying to capture the vibe of a busy street scene, the mood of a stormy sky or calm sea.

I am predominantly a landscape artist, preferring to paint outside or from direct observation working in oils. The continual challenge of translating nature’s fragility into a convincing representation of space and light is very exciting. It’s always changing outdoors and I love to stand back and see the result. I hope that those who share in the experience of my work take as much pleasure from it as I did in creating it.

I enjoy painting landscapes and doing plein air painting, mainly in oils. Much of my work has also been done in Colorado and New Mexico, which I visit regularly. I am lucky to have a studio in my garden. If you'd like to discuss any of my work, please contact me: shainastoehr@msn.com
The link above takes you to my on-line portfolio.

My art is oil on canvas using only straight lines to produce an abstract effect. I love painting animals of all kinds and paint on a variety of sizes and scales.

The only thing I was ever good at was art – particularly pencil and charcoal sketching! After school, I didn’t start drawing again until 2005, when I did a few random charcoal pieces. Recently after watching Portrait Artist of the Year, I decided to go on a beginners acrylics course and haven’t looked back. I’m now a member of Gloucestershire Society of Artists & The Wildlife Artists Society International.

I worked in the creative industries for over 30 years, but a few years ago I focused on my art. Bold, colourful renditions of natural elements such as flowers and landscapes using acrylics or pastels. More recently I have been using acrylics and resins in a looser more flowing abstract format. I am easily distracted - who knows what will attract me next!

Annie is a multimedia artist and lecturer for Stroud School of Art. Her work acts as a diagnostic tool for understanding the body’s ever-changing physical and psychological states. Annie’s materials and processes embody intense, universally emotional experiences. She provokes a sense of unease, compassion and empathy in the act of revealing her vulnerabilities, mutually empowering and connecting both artist and viewer.

Beverley Perry's work is influenced by her strong love of nature, and the world around her. Her work has been described as expressions of Warmth, Colour and Personality. Beverley captures the mood and atmosphere of her surroundings using vibrant colour, texture and light. Beverley combines the use of photography, sketching, a lot of imagination, and a wealth of artistic licence.

Catherine has been an artist since childhood, always painting at home and hiding in the art block at school...she finally went to art school a few years ago and was awarded a distinction for her MA. She spends most of her time working in 2D, painting drawing and pattern making as well as painting furniture and murals. She loves teaching and sharing her passion for creativity.

I see myself as sketcher, art doodler and maybe illustrator, flitting between sketching, printing and lately some digital animations. I’ve also been an urban sketcher for a long time, one of the admins for Gloucestershire Urban Sketchers, as well as a printmaker with the Gloucestershire Print Co-op. Lately my prints have morphed into ‘mixed media’, with coloured pencil and pens.

I am a local artist currently working with healing art using geometry and exploring the pathways of consciousness. I spent many years travelling the world, exploring our connectedness to nature before finding my way back to the Cotswolds. My paintings are a vibrant response to the mystical inner and outer realms, taking and incorporating symbolism and imagery from many spiritual disciplines.

Diane Young is a painter turned printmaker inspired by nature. She creates lively animal art and prints, which often suggest storyline & humour. Collagraph printmaking is now her main focus; creating textural printing plates, inking them up and hand pulling them through a printing press to transfer to dampened paper. Sometimes the prints are further worked into by hand adding watercolour or gold leaf and collage.

Whilst spending time in Costa Rica nearly 30 years ago, and then going back in 2017 I was still attracted to the art of magical realism. This over there is associated with literature as well as visual art, where the ordinary somehow achieves a magical quality. I also like colour and figurative/expressionist art, as well as experimenting with traditional media.

The play of dappled light, shadows, reflections and contrasts excite me and I am especially inspired by our local landscapes. I paint with oils, but also try to capture the beauty of found objects such as feathers, shells, twigs or everyday objects in pencil or fine-liner. I hope the magic I find in everyday life comes across!

Jane is a painter and textile artist. Her paintings are predominantly watercolour or gouache, focussing on the natural world. She has attended courses in Botanical Art to hone her skills in colour matching and blending enabling her to produce an accurate likeness. She is a bobbin lace maker, designer and teacher who creates Art Lace as well as more traditional items.

I am an artist in Gloucester. My 2021 collection includes Angels on canvas. My 2022 collection will be “Cotswold” with Wioletta Quill. I run art clubs in schools; “2 crazy crafters” eco craft projects; and enjoy experimenting. I won the 2020 Abstract competition in ‘Oleśnica Dwurnikiem’

Artist concentrating on bodies, birds and bugs, but with many additions to that basic group. Primarily a dry media artist, but with some watercolour and print making works. I love drawing the living bodies of people, animals and birds, which gives me an unlimited range of subjects. Long time member of Stroud life drawing group and Raw Umber Studios online.

I am a Stroud artist working in oils, pastels and charcoal mainly in portraiture, including pets; often as commissions and occasionally still life. My style is inspired by the great masters or from other accomplished artists. I am a member of Raw Umber Studios where I get regular tuition. This image is of my late father for which I am especially proud.

I produce drawings, paintings and sculptures and am often inspired by my interests in esoteric spirituality. I like to experiment with geometric forms, images seen in meditation and sometimes semi-automatic drawing as well as a basic practice of working from life. I try to use recycled materials where possible.

Louise creates contemporary watercolours with mixed media, painting utopian scenes of peace, solitude and nature. As an autistic person with sensory processing difficulties and frequent sensory overload, she finds comfort in the tiny remote houses often seen in her work and the nature of simplicity and repetition. Described as "a hit of dopamine" and “a visual treat”. Louise hopes to evoke a sense of joy and serenity in an otherwise chaotic world.

Part of my work reflects my emotional journey dealing with various traumas and mental health issues like PTSD, insomnia, depression, anxiety, and melancholy.
Another part deals with the ghostly imprints of being haunted by people we've lost.

As an artist, I experiment with acrylic, oil, watercolour, pastel and ink. I aim to express my love for all elements of nature: from animals to landscapes to weather, the wilder the better.
As a sculptor in clay I expand on nature, trying to explore and capture the human emotional experience, in both form and abstract.

I am a painter in oil, mixed media, ink and watercolour. The natural world has always been a great inspiration for me, with a love of animals, trees and the myriad beauties of the nature. I also love painting the elements – the wildness of the sea and landscape. I live in Stroud, also teach in workshops, enjoying bringing art into community life.

I use a lot of dream imagery in my art and work more from the unconscious than from conscious training. I am also a fantasy author, and this feeds into my art through the use of world mythology and our contemporary mythic landscape as inspiration.

I aim to abstract the landscape and capture the purity of colour and its natural elements – the wind, sun, mist and rain. The elements that make me feel alive, redress my fears or sadness, and fill up my soul with goodness. I often paint with a single, large brush, letting the water and pigments flow together, watching the magic happen. The joy comes in the meditative quality of painting as much as the subject matter.

My paintings are an emotional response to that which I see around me. Much of my inspiration comes from the wonderful hills and valleys of the Stroud area. My paintings are usually mixed media plus occasional lino prints.

I work in a variety of mediums often starting from an idea based on an experience, an observation or from something recognisable, which may through varying process and layers become a more abstract theme. A selection of recent work can be seen on my website (link on image). Occasionally I post some work on Instagram.

Vanessa paints the erotic & sensuous. Art that explores the depths of our sexual desires. Striking poses of the female body, powerful images that invite the viewer to empathise with the emotions of the individual on the canvas. Her strength, her vulnerability her fate.