Visit artist's studios and venues throughout the PE postcode region

As a painter I explore urban landscape and figurative compositions in oil, acrylic and mixed media. Working mainly on landscape and urban landscape, I focus on human activity in relation to architectural or natural environments, documenting the life of the city and countryside from my own personal perspective. I studied fine art at Manchester Polytechnic before taking up a career in graphic design and illustration. From 1987 onwards I have been a partner in a graphic design company. I work from sketches and photographs, using them as a drawing aid to capture images that I edit to use as a framework for a painting or print. Shared studio with fellow PAOS painter Krystyna Wojcik. Please be aware that there are six steps leading up to our studio. Cold drinks and snacks will be on offer.

Paul Joseph-Crank

As a painter I explore urban landscape and figurative compositions in oil, acrylic and mixed media. Working mainly on landscape More

Quite simply I try to photograph what catches my eye, and hope it will catch yours too. Having been interested in photography a long time, I started taking it a little more seriously in 2012. Since then, I have learnt what I can in an effort to achieve better results. There will be a variety of my work available on display to purchase or order. Whilst browsing and asking any questions you have, Bewitched offer a great range of refreshments. If you want to park as close to the venue as possible when visiting, use the Railway Sidings Pay and Display car park, unless you want to wander into town afterwards in which the multi-storey Sand Martin House car park.

Neil Torr Photography

Quite simply I try to photograph what catches my eye, and hope it will catch yours too. Having been interested More

Emily is an artist who is deeply inspired by the natural world. Through observing the world around her, often through drawing from observation, she works to capture feeling and a sense of a place in her artwork. Emily is spending time reconnecting with her art practice this year so there will be lots of exploratory workings and new work to see! She is currently working with a mix of different materials including printmaking and drawing on her iPad.

Emily Bowers

Emily is an artist who is deeply inspired by the natural world. Through observing the world around her, often through More

I am a contemporary Artist, my work is inspired by travel, nature and current affairs. I paint in mostly acrylic and in bright bold colour, my paintings are as large as I can get away with! I take commissions and love people to visit my studio to look at and discuss my work.

Sarah Adam

I am a contemporary Artist, my work is inspired by travel, nature and current affairs. I paint in mostly acrylic More

I have been creating for many years. I graduated from theUniversity of Life Sciences in Poland. There I began to see the beauty in nature. I started designing gardens. I have painting deep in my soul, and I started painting here in England. I see joy in a colourful garden and want to bring the same mood to the gardens. Many call my style as close to Abstract Impressionism. My work contains many positives.

Jaroslaw Jacek Sokol

I have been creating for many years. I graduated from theUniversity of Life Sciences in Poland. There I began to More

...scattergun experimentation in some pretty mixed up medias and photography. "Some people think outside the box ...Chris' thinking strayed far from that box a long time ago and has yet to return" ...some say, he once actually found said box ...but then, defiantly,  just jumped up and down on it ...rather than ticking it!

Chris Lovell

…scattergun experimentation in some pretty mixed up medias and photography. “Some people think outside the box …Chris’ thinking strayed far More

A local photographer focused on capturing the moment, be it wildlife, travel or people. Capturing the dramatic and highlighting the beauty in situations. You can see that photography complements the amazing artistic skills of painters, drawers and textile makers. Looking to collaborate on portraiture and street photography and extend into still-life work.

Sailesh Panchal

A local photographer focused on capturing the moment, be it wildlife, travel or people. Capturing the dramatic and highlighting the More

As a life-long artist who has done numerous works, I find myself drawn to bold, abstract styles that are full of strong colours and surrealist elements. My work often incorporates portraiture, allowing me to explore the intersection between the human form and abstract design. I love to experiment with different materials and techniques, which is why I often work with mixed media,  including acrylics, oils, and pastels. This allows me to create layered and textured pieces that invite the viewer to take a closer look and discover new details each time they view my work.

Eileen Sidnell

As a life-long artist who has done numerous works, I find myself drawn to bold, abstract styles that are full More

Opening times by prior appointment, please message me if you are planning a visit :) 1st, 2nd July - 10am - 4pm     Original paintings in oil, acrylics and its merchandise, Graphic Design, prints Parallel state education I have attended art school, courses and private tuition, Design College, The Art Academy of Latvia and finished with the degree from University of the Arts London My work reflects beauty of the nature where you can meet fantasies mixing with realism   I love life, beautiful minds,motorbikes, flowers, listening to flying bats in our garden in candlelight.      

Martina

Opening times by prior appointment, please message me if you are planning a visit 🙂 1st, 2nd July – 10am – More

[caption id="attachment_23261" align="alignright" width="250"] The Chestnut Tree at Burghley House. Near the shop.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_22130" align="alignnone" width="250"] Flower Display at Burghley House. near to the Orangery restaurant.[/caption] Paul's work can be seen and purchased if desired on https://www.artintheheart.co.uk/store/paul-saunders-photography/ Paul, a Peterborough-based photographer, produces traditional, art photography and photo restorations. His speciality is Art Photography and photo restoration. He has become known for his Edwardian actress restorations. A number of restorations for private clients have been commissioned and completed to their delight. The restoration process can be either a straightforward tidy-up of small marks or corrections. For instance, from, say sepia toning back to black and white or vice versa. A tidy up or tinting, removing backgrounds, and people, and adding new images of people or new backgrounds. Art photography is his main interest at the moment. As he completes each image, his enthusiasm for probing further in this direction increases. Many people may think that photography is a poor relation to 'proper' art but Paul states, 'many hours over several weeks can be spent setting up a photo, and there can be no certainty of a successful outcome, there are many failures, but Paul says there is a great feeling of satisfaction when an idea comes to fruition.. Paul says that working with glass is especially difficult. However much it is cleaned before the image is taken it seems to attract any passing dust. Working with glass and backgrounds with straight lines can also be a challenge. You will see the finished article in his exhibition but you won't see the hours spent getting everything as perfect as possible. Paul's restoration experience comes in very useful during the post-processing of the image. [caption id="attachment_23256" align="alignleft" width="126"] A large, 20 x 16 inch photo before restoration. This image was in many pieces, dry and crumbling.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23257" align="alignright" width="160"] The restored image. This was an oval image, so the black edges were removed.[/caption]     Paul will be happy to assess photographs for restoration, commissions accepted for photo restorations. Although he is not exhibiting this year photos can be sent by email for evaluation.   Paul also has work displayed on, https://www.artintheheart.co.uk/store/paul-saunders-photography/ Paul Saunders - YouTube              

Paul Saunders

Paul’s work can be seen and purchased if desired on https://www.artintheheart.co.uk/store/paul-saunders-photography/ Paul, a Peterborough-based photographer, produces traditional, art photography and More

Inspired by true tales of nature, place, history & people...  A treasure-trove of mixed media sculptures, miniature porcelain, digital artworks, handmade greetings cards & more - inspired by local history and wildlife! And a warm welcome to my garden studio. Plus my 'Meadow and Sea' porcelain decorations. About Kathryn... My work is an adventure, flowing from a love of nature, history and place. Underpinned by research and driven by curiosity, I seek out and share some of the fascinating little-known stories of this amazing planet and the people who’ve lived here. Often working with museums, historic locations and wildlife organisations, I use materials and techniques that best tell the story. I also create beautiful handmade treasures for people's homes, and run workshops that nurture creativity and delight in nature. Workshops include NatureCraft online creative gatherings, which happen on a Tuesday and Monday once a month. Currently Artist in Residence with Langdyke Countryside Trust, much of the work you'll find in this year's Open Studio is inspired by Langdyke's nature reserves and the wider 'John Clare Countryside'. For the last year, the site of an ancient forgotten meadow has been the focal point of this work - Westings Meadow is now a place of nature reserves and gravel extraction. Neolithic families once gathered here and Victorian poet John Clare walked and wrote about this place. If you can't make it to the weekend Open Studios dates, please get in touch and we'll try and find another time.   Exhibitions, Awards, Events & Workshops... I have exhibited at The National Centre for Craft & Design (solo and group exhibitions), and created site-specific artworks for Burghley House, University of Leicester, John Clare Trust, Derby Museum’s porcelain gallery and on nature reserves. In 2012 one of my artworks was selected for “Inspired by…” exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. And in 2023, I was selected to be a member of ArtCan. Subscribe to my mailing list to receive news of exhibitions, inspirations, local history research, workshops & more! To see more or get in touch... Visit my website, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  

Kathryn Parsons

Inspired by true tales of nature, place, history & people…  A treasure-trove of mixed media sculptures, miniature porcelain, digital artworks, More

[caption id="attachment_21749" align="alignnone" width="746"] James Tovey One Summer Day 2023[/caption] [caption id="attachment_23697" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Battlelines Peterborough, September 29th 2023, a collaboration between Cur_5 and Flourish, two artists drawing about food , here is James Tovey's finished peice, Posca pens on painted board, 4ft x 3ft.[/caption] During lockdown I made an instagram account @tufiarts with over 550 posts and highlights from my artwork, covering the period 1987 to 2023. You also can click on the website button on this page: www.toveyarts.co.uk About James Tovey Artist and Craftsman I love painting, drawing, making and building things, from visual 2d images through to large wooden structures. I try and draw everyday, noting my ideas and exploring where next my work will take me.  I make drawing and paintings to commission, offer private tuition and also run a craft business manufacturing and repairing bespoke wooden items and boats; see one of these new build projects that also incorporates my artwork at PAOS 2023. For commission, tuition or business inquiries please call me on: 07908794691. Open normal office hours.   About James Tovey: Artist and Craftsman, born 1971. see my profile on Instagram: ᛏᚢᚠᛁ  Education:Byam Shaw School of Art Universities of Hull and Exeter International Boatbuilding Training College Lowestoft  Some examples of my exhibitions and events: Digital drawing translated onto glass using Posca pens 2023. Made for the launch of an exhibition curated by Lauren of Flourish Peterborough. Drawing about the real food available in Peterborough. The Growing Together exhibition continues until the end of September 2023 with a display at the museum, ten specially decorated windows around the city and city centre and a series of talks and events - pick up a brochure from Peterborough Museum to find out more. https://www.flourishpeterborough.co.uk/ @flourishpeterborough #posca #windowdisplay #realfood #jamestovey #toveyarts #peterboroughmuseum #foodhall James Tovey and John Elson Pop Up Art Production Studio The Vivacity Unit has been set up as a production studio for the week of live art. Visitors can get involved in the drawing experience as well as talking to John and myself about our methods and ideas. See the creative process from conception to the digital version ready to submit for publication. You could also get drawn...! Each of us makes very different work but both of us often use digital tablets to work on, we can also offer hand drawn portraits should a visitor want to sit for one. John’s speciality is caricatures which have proved very popular at many events around the country including last years Peterborough beer festival.When:From Saturday 1st February – Sunday 9th February 2020 10am - 5.30pm daily (Late night Thursday till 7pm) 10am - 4pm Sundays Where:Vivacity Unit, Queensgate, Peterborough. (Guildhall entrance off Cathedral Square)Over the last few years Peterborough's leading cultural charity Vivacity has been donating their shop unit to artists from Peterborough Artist Open Studios to showcase their work. This February 2020, the unit will once again be set up as an art space, going live with art in action, demonstrations and the chance to get involved creating some new energetic designs, some even destined for digital output and online presentation.Open for a week, the space features work from two of Peterborough’s artists, James Tovey and John Elson. The two artists have worked together on numerous community projects including the successful Future Floodlands event held in Cathedral Precincts and a two week project at the Westraven Community Garden building Peterborough's first SolarPunk eco-constructivist sculptures as well as running workshops with the local community.You can also get details on how to become part of Peterborough's growing arts community in joining the yearly Peterborough Artists Open Studios event. Exhibition organised by Peterborough Cathedral Education team and Peterborough Environment and City Trust. Located at new building, Peterborough Cathedral, August to October 2019 to coincide with the Luke Jerram Gaia installation.The artwork idea was originated from bench ends and miserchord designs, particularly the Mermaid of Zennor.Framed in a large red oak frame and set up on a specially built temporary stand in the new building, the artwork received over 800 engagements many from Peterborough school children, The picture has been widely viewed and engaged with on the internet. A further note on the making of Mermaid with her Mahi-Mahi and Oceanplastic: I held all the seaplastic objects in my hand whilst painting them, there is no fixed view point or vanishing point in the painting. The objects were never arranged other than in the painting for the effect of pattern and the illusion of space. The depth and space in the painting comes from the scale compared to the viewer and the mermaid and her fish. Some objects are larger than life-size, others smaller. I purposely did not play with combining different viewpoints in a cubist manner nor reverse perspective in a David Hockney type way; but the floating placement without a single perspective position and the conscious play of scale does nod to Hockney in that respect. The original concept was to make use of black delineations in a cartoon/graphic manner consistent with my ink drawings but that would have then flattened to space and obstructed the content as I felt its method would have become too dominant. I was injured at the time and had to paint with my right hand as well as my left it slowed me down and I averaged about six pieces of plastic a day, overall the picture took about a month to make, the sea blues had to be painted a few times to help with the depth in the pigment.‘Drift’ The Peterborough Open: 29th March 2019 – 26th May, Peterborough Museum and Art Gallery #peterboroughmuseum #pboromakefest 2018 Fifth Musician of the #Plastocalypse @#plastigeddon in the #plasticene . See the figure recently made during #pboromakefest 2018, by a gang of small and tall builders; on temporary exhibition in the Peterborough Museum Garden. with Milly Tovey at Peterborough Museum & Vivacity Heritage. Plastic, Native, Temple Vivacity Unit, Queensgate Peterborough, PE1 1PU 7th - 20th May 2018 Plastic is now ubiquitous. We’re living through the Plasticene.  You can buy a 2.4m plastic cactus for your hallway; you won’t have to water a real cactus using tap water, that itself now contains plastic micro-particles. [caption id="attachment_4697" align="alignleft" width="600"] Mermaid and oceanplastic 2018[/caption] ‘The plastic arts’ is a term that had existed long before plastic itself. I have wanted to try and look at the plastic objects I had collected over the last few years as naively as possible, as though life-drawn for the first time by an art student intent on learning through prolonged observation. Not interested in the Neoplastism of the De Stijl movement, instead my initial thoughts were of a metamorphosis and of bringing ancient mythology and plastic ¬- a 20th century invention - together in an uncomfortable way. However I found myself reluctant to go too far down the path of the collision of two plastic objects to transmogrify into a third construct - yet there is a definite modernist basis for some of the elements. The mermaid painting backdrop idea came from a small toy figure found as sea plastic litter. It is actually the top half part of a small Barbie figurine, but I initially thought it to be Disney’s The Little Mermaid. I researched mermaid art and came across the mermaid of Zennor and was attempting to build a composition around that and some lines from Ovid but the plastic overwhelmed it. Wood is an obvious counterpoint and natural contrast with which I have felt more at ease. The plastic components are essentially ready-mades although altered by collision with natural processes in the environment and some minor assemblage. Wood is also an ancient, relevant building material. In this installation, the wood forms a sanctuary, a natural structure and the plastic is an imposition on it and in it. There is no doubt the terrible convenient addiction that societies have developed for plastic eases the struggle against decay in the short term. What now looks to be a permanent error is that plastic is with us for the foreseeable and has been injected into the human food chain. I can imagine a child born being described as a plastic native to perhaps a planet slowly choking at Plastigeddon, [caption id="attachment_4574" align="alignnone" width="600"] Polystyrene skulls and accumulated plastic 2018[/caption] AFTER THE FALL: Friday 29th & Saturday 30th December 2017, Castor Village Hall, Peterborough Road, Castor, PE5 7AX. Open 10am - 10pm FREE ADMISSION Castor Ales Brewery will be providing a bar for exhibition veiwers refreshment. Inktober 2017: The Inktober drawings gave me the chance to renew my interest in illustration techniques I had learnt at school,  University and work, as well as refreshing my memory of technical ink drawing techniques and the many ways a drawing can be put together in preparation for publication Buy my work at: https://www.saatchiart.com/Tovey https://www.stateoftheartmarketplace.co.uk/en/tufiarts see more at: James Tovey Artist https://www.instagram.com/tufiarts/    

James Tovey

During lockdown I made an instagram account @tufiarts with over 550 posts and highlights from my artwork, covering the period More

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