19 Alison L Gates
Art forms: Book & Paper Arts, Drawing, Illustration, Mixed Media 2D, Painting
Alison has a background in Children’s Book Illustration with an MA from Cambridge School of Art. Her first BA degree was in Three Dimensional Design, specialising in Jewellery and some of her artwork is reminiscent of wearable, sculptural art.
Her 2D and 3D Artwork have an illustrative quality; nature, botanical studies and animals feature with a bias towards imaginative work. Colour, tone and detail play an important role in expressing the emotion in the image. Alison uses various traditional media, with acrylic, gouache and coloured pencils, being used the most. Original artworks, prints, greeting cards, illustrated boxes and children’s books are all available to buy. This is the first year Alison has taken part in the Herts Open Studios and she is very excited to be a part of this event.
Come to our Preview Evening on Friday 6th, 6-9pm.
Telephone: 07760 558550
Email (Website): alison.gates19@me.com
20 Kim Raymont
Art forms: Book & Paper Arts, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking
Kim works with print and paint, her paintings are a physical expression of the moment in time, while her prints examine the past and future as they illustrate remembered and imagined places. Her use of materials carries this intention; in printmaking as the lino is carved away, so we delve into our memories and imaginations; as layers of ink are applied, so our ideas and recollections are changed and expanded. Her paintings are made from observation; intuitive expressions of the present: the weather, colours and emotions are made visible in paint.
Kim established her studio gallery Make Space in spring 2024, teaching and facilitating workshops and hosting exhibitions for other artists; somewhere playful creativity is central to community, wellbeing and happiness. She will be running workshops there throughout Open Studios.
Kim has an MA in Illustration and Book Arts from Cambridge School of Art, Anglia Ruskin University, and was shortlisted for the Sustainability Art Prize.
Telephone: 07884 297122
Email (Website): kimraymont@yahoo.co.uk
21 Lisa Bentley
Art forms: Mixed Media 2D, Painting
I am still a relatively new artist with a passion for popular music from the 60’s 70’s 80’s and 90’s, my art is a tribute to the musicians I love, creating cool and colourful pieces that stand out. During open studios I will be exhibiting my original pieces along with prints. These can also be viewed and purchased on my website www.lisabentleyartworks.com When I’m not creating art related to my favourite music I also like to experiment with various other subjects, mainly flowers, again using bright and bold to create stand out pieces.
Come to our Preview Evening on Friday 6th from 6pm to 9pm.
Telephone: 07832 490538
Email (Website): lisabentley22@hotmail.co.uk
22 Sally Quorn
Art forms: Painting
Renowned for bringing the untamed beauty of wildlife to life on canvas, Squorn (Sally Quorn) stands as an award-winning master of realism. With each stroke of the brush, they skilfully capture the spirit of the wild, from the piercing gaze of a majestic eagle to the delicate intricacies of a fluttering butterfly. Their breath-taking oil paintings transport viewers to the heart of nature, where every detail is meticulously rendered with awe-inspiring precision. Dive into a world of wonder and wanderlust through the captivating works of this esteemed artist. www.squorn-artist.com.
Come to our Preview Evening on Friday 6th, 6pm-9pm.
Telephone: 07734 744714
Email (Website): squorn@squorn-artist.com
