Inspired by Land & Sea

10 of the Best Artists & Makers Capturing Their Surroundings

From wild gorse lined pathways to vast oceans, sandy dunes to the greenest of mountains, there’s so much to get inspired by, not too far from most of us.

Whether it’s the land or the sea, many artists capture the magic of both. This May we’ve selected only the very best, who capture their surroundings in their own unique way.

1 Lyn Art Wales

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Lyn’s paintings are very much inspired by the stunning landscape, coastlines, harbours and villages of Wales.

Painting mainly in acrylics, Lyn has developed her own unique style which reflects the bold colours and outlines of the Welsh landscape which she so loves.

Lynartwales paintings are bold and contemporary and available as original paintings, giclee prints, beautiful canvas prints and greeting cards, all at very affordable prices.

The full selection can be seen in Lyn’s Etsy Shop, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ LynArtWales.

From paintings to jewellery, textiles to willow, it’s impossible not to get captivated and inspired by these incredibly talented artists and makers. Read all about them here and don’t forget to follow them on their social media pages to see their latest work, news and events.

Lisa Lane Jewellery

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Creating one off, individually handmade designs, this is the bold and unique work of Lisa Lane Jewellery.

Lisa uses a variety of techniques, such as acid etching, enamelling and the ancient technique of granulation, which provides a delicate organic finish. Living and working on the Gower peninsula, Lisa says:

“Organic layers & patterns primarily inspire my work; this leaves a lot of scope for inspiration whether it is from the pattern of a foxglove flower to the layers in an oyster shell.”

To discuss a commission or to purchase Lisa’s jewellery direct, visit her website.

Jo Bonomini

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Jo is a contemporary landscape artist based in Malvern, Worcestershire, and is inspired by her hometown, the rugged landscapes of the Lake District and the Cornish coast.

Working in acrylic and soft pastel Jo uses bold colour and expressive marks to bring the vibrance of the seasons to her paintings. A selection of prints are available now on Etsy; for originals and commissions please contact the artist directly.

To find out more about Jo’s art works and working practice you can find her on Instagram @jobjobonominiart

Elizabeth Crewther Artist

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Elizabeth is a North Wales artist working in the medium of highly textured and vibrant acrylic. One of her favourite canvases for defined texture is reclaimed Welsh slate, much of which is from local sources. Always original with a dash of whimsy, her work focuses on creating a positive vibration to the viewer and the ambience of the environment.

Recent work has included colourful mountains with pastures, rivers, clouds and sunshine, brought together in reclaimed Welsh slate and professionally framed.

Elizabeth’s work is available from the Artworks2 Gallery, Betws y Coed, the Carwsel gallery, Llanfairfechan. Original work is also exhibited at the Manchester Art Fair, work exhibited at other Galleries is listed on her website.

Louise Collis Art 5

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Louise Collis is a landscape painter based in Abergavenny. She does much of her work ‘En Plein Air’ and larger works in the studio. Louise works in oils, using the ever changing colours in the Welsh landscape as her inspiration, she can often be found painting on a beach or mountain in all weathers.

Louise exhibits in galleries and her Abergavenny studio is open to the public every Friday and Saturday 10am - 4.30pm and any other day by appointment. Louise will be taking part in the Crickhowell Open Studios.

Louise Collis Studio and Gallery, 20 Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5NP