More Local Art from Local People

It’s all change at The Old Bakehouse as we showcase a range of new artworks by different artists from the fantastic Seaton & District Art Society.

The society, which has a membership of more than 100 local artists who all live and work in East Devon, paint, print and sculpt in a range of media, including oils, inks, watercolour and textiles. They take inspiration from the beautiful countryside and beaches in the area and hold an annual exhibition in Seaton, just a short trip from The Old Bakehouse.

The group holds regular workshops and competitions, and welcomes new members, be they beginners, hobbyists or seasoned professionals! You can find out how to join by visiting their website: Seatonartsociety.co.uk

We’re delighted once again to feature artwork by some of these fantastic artists. The pictures set out here are now hanging from our walls and available for our customers to buy. We think you’ll agree with us - they are amazing!

The White Hart in Colyford: Coloured pencil and fine line pen, by Lorraine Richardson

Retired teacher Lorraine joined the Seaton & District Art Society three years ago, working in a range of media before settling on coloured pencils and fine line pens. She loves drawing buildings with a focus on architecture in the local area.

The Pink Rose: Watercolour, by Adrian Ballantyne

Adrian is based in Axminster and has lived in the West Country since 1986. He has been painting in oils and watercolours for 25 years. With no formal training, Adrian admits to no subject preference and says his style and media is what feels most appropriate to the painting.

The Lily Pond: Oil on canvas, by Karen Farndon

Diver by The Sea: Print, by Liz Wheeldon

Liz has BAs in fabric design and fine art and has lived in Devon for over 40 years. Having started in oils, she now prefers to work in collage and acrylic and has exhibited locally and in Somerset . Liz, whose favourite artist is Picasso, explains her preference for the human form: “I always paint people. I love the way they interact with each other or the landscape.”

Autumn: Acrylics, by Christine Sullivan

Southwest Coast Path III, View from Frogstone: Acrylics, by Eunice M Knott

Liverpool-born Eunice is an honorary Member of the Association of Animal Artists and a Member of the Fine Art Trade Guild Society of Artists. You can find more of her work at her website: Euniceknott.co.uk.

Proud Cockerel: Watercolour and pen, by Barbara Whiteley

Deer: Oil pastels, by Penny Wood

Fishes: Acrylic on canvas, by Sue Cox

Seaton Wetlands: Pastels, by Mary Noon

Mary is self-taught and has been painting since 2015. Having lived in Morcombelake since 2018, she is inspired by the wonderful land and seascapes, working in a mixture of mediums to portray light and texture, including acrylic, watercolour, pastels, collage, collagraphs and cyanotypes. Mary exhibits at the Town Mill in Lyme Regis twice a year and also at the Seaton Arts Society exhibition in the summer. 

Wishing Tree: Acrylic ink and mixed medias on board, by Lez Gray

Largely self-taught, Lez works in a range of media, including oils, watercolours and mixed media. You can find more of his work at his website: www.lezgrayfineart.com

Watery Sunrise over Dartmoor: Mixed media, by Irene Hirons

Former primary school teacher Irene has always been interested in pursuing her creative nature. Since retirement she admits to painting nearly every day. “I love colour and am inspired by the moors, nature and buildings. I love to use mixed media and add a touch of gold or silver to some of my paintings.”

You can see more of Irene’s work on Facebook and Instagram under IreneHironsArt.

The Beach at Budleigh Salterton: Textiles, by Jan Charlesworth

Jan says she is fascinated by textiles and loves anything to do with embroidery and stitching. She enjoys using a combination of machine and hand embroidery and draws inspiration from the organic or natural as well as places she has visited. Jan is a member of Budleigh Embroiderers and has won awards for her textile artworks, including The Embroiderers Guild Annual Competition.

The Magic of Winter: Oil on canvas, by Anna de Heer

Catch a Wave: Portland limestone, by Paul Crofts

Retired landscape architect Paul continues to express his love of nature and landscape through his stone carvings. He was inspired to take up carving 20 years ago and uses stone sourced from Portland in Dorset. Portland limestone was formed around 150 million years ago during the late Jurassic period and is ideal for being hard wearing, yet easy to carve from.

Colyton-based Paul produces a mix of abstract and figurative forms, often with an avian or botanical theme, and suitable for display indoors and outside. He says: “I use a mallet and chisels and the sculptures are finished with an abrasive paper, which often reveals a subtle and unexpected pattern of minute fossils in the finished piece.”