Cornish artists
There are lots of talented artists in Cornwall, working in Cornwall and selling their art work locally. Cornwall Arts and Crafts Directory (CACD) are delighted to promote this talent and variety. If you would like to request inclusion of your art business or your exhibition on this web site please complete one of our listing request forms.
Lee Stevenson
Lee is an artist printmaker, born in West Cornwall. He trained at Falmouth School of Art and North Staffs University. He makes hand-made limited edition prints including etching, aquatinting, lino and wood-cuts. He is also known for his landscapes in oils. Subject range: life studies, Cornish sea and landscapes and still-life. His work is based on drawing from observation. He gets a lot of inspiration from the seasonal changes in the landscape. He runs short workshops in relief printmaking at his studio in Rosudgeon. For further details go to his website. 
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Simon Knight Art
Simon is a realistic pencil artist, producing photo realistic images in black and white using graphite and charcoal. Taking on various themes and commissions, Simon is increasing his portfolio and displaying in restaurants and homes around Cornwall. His subjects are broad to further enhance his techniques.
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Hand on Art
Cornish art - wildlife and landscape artist Diane Griffiths. My art, your space. Inspired by the beauty of the British countryside I take pride in my work and strive to discover something new in every painting. I’m heavily influenced by impressionism. I love the extravagant use of colour and flowing yet hasty brush strokes. I also aim to inject an emotive and almost allusive air to my landscapes - we’re not just recognising the landscape but recognising an emotion that the landscape evokes. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words; I like to talk to my readers in a glance.
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Jon Tremaine
Cornwall contemporary Wildlife artist Jon Tremaine. Jon's unique escapism style of picture in picture pen and ink illustration captures the beauty of wildlife and flora found in and around Cornwall. Jon's wildlife art is skilfully created using a 0.10mm Isograph pen charged with Indian ink, a tool that is more familiar to a draughtsman rather than an artist. Its fine nib allows incredible detail yet is totally unforgiving. Jon Tremaine produces originals art pieces, affordable limited edition wildlife art prints and greetings cards.
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Barbara Karn
Contemporary, lively and fluid style. Landscapes, animals and figures including nudes.Line and colour are used in a pared down and poetic way. See website for on-line exhibitions, purchase of original works, prints and cards and details of current shows. |
AnnaCornsArt
I am a commission artist working from home and have a running exhibition of my work at The Old Inn,St Breward on Bodmin Moor. I work from my studio at home; the sweeping views of the moor give me so much inspiration. Mostly I work in oils and watercolour but also pastel. Very often the discipline of one medium can influence another helping to create a particular image. I would like to experiment with mixed media, perhaps this will be my project for next year. It is very special to be commissioned to paint a portrait. You can see the one that hangs at the HQ of the Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust on my website and also many other pictures which include pet portraits land and seascapes. Flower painting is also a love of mine so do contact me. I may be able to paint a picture to suit you.
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Jackie Lowman
I am one of the lead exhibitors at the National Trust Gallery at Cotehele where I exhibit all year round. I am also a member of 'Drawn to the Valley' Artists exhibiting throughout the year including the very popular 'Open Studios'. Having started painting after moving to Cornwall and originally working in watercolour, acrylic and pastel I now prefer the versatility of mixed media.My paintings bring together a love of texture, colour and the wonderful Cornish landscape creating a sense and mood of impressionism. I also regularly get invited to do workshops for local art groups. Please contact me for further information if you are interested. 'So much inspiration, never enough time'.
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Emma Richardson Portraiture
Emma Richardson is a portrait artist specialising in commissioned portraits of pets and people. All portraits are hand drawn and painted in pencil and oil from photographs. Emma is professionally trained with a degree in Fine Art and a diploma in Pet Portraiture. Commission information and more examples of Emma's work can be found on her website.
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Miah Powell art
Young artist aspiring to improve to a degree I see fit for sale. So basically if you think you have a lovely photo of your horse or dog, in fact any animal send it over and I'll try and draw it if I think I'm capable.
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Joanna Commings
I have been painting and drawing all my life, having taken many courses over the years. Although originally concentrating on portraits, for which I still take commissions, love of landscape painting began with my move to Cornwall 13 years ago. I work mainly in acrylics, which I love for their versatility, on watercolour paper, board or canvas. I am inspired by the Cornish scenery, primarily around the Camel Estuary, the coastal scenery of Rock and Padstow, the North Cornish coast and Bodmin Moor. My work has been exhibited in many galleries in Cornwall and Devon. I am an Associate Member of the South-West Academy. |
Tamsin Dearing Fine Art
Tamsin is a self taught, professional artist, who specialises in pencil and pastel portraiture. With a lifelong love of art, and a fascination with the stories that every face tells, Tamsin prides herself on capturing the unique personality of each subject, with her beautifully realistic style. Alongside drawing commissioned portraits, Tamsin teaches portraiture county wide, and has opened up a world of creativity to many people who previously claimed that they could not draw. Tamsin exhibits her work in Cornwall, where she lives, and her portraits hang in private collections internationally.
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David Axtell
An artist and illustrator working in oils. With the figure and seascapes being the main focus within his paintings. Showing in the Lighthouse Gallery (Penzance), Waterside Gallery St Ives and Trelissick Gallery NT (Falmouth).
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The Owls House Studio
Artist Mary Allen's bold and spontaneous work embodies a very personal take on all things related to the sea and her beloved cornish coastline. She demonstrates this by using fairly thick layers of paint finishing with layers of glazes to produce the texture and tone her work has become recognized for. The palette knife is her preferred tool, however hands and the odd kitchen utensil here and there also play their part. She works from her studio at The Owls House, which, when she is not traveling, is open to the public, and so it is always wise to ring before a visit. |
Jayne Herbert
I don't feel I am an artist yet - just an aspiring one. Meanwhile I am enjoying the journey. I hope others will enjoy the images I have created and not judge them too harshly. I do not sell any original artwork yet but reproduce my art as mainly as cards and prints. Some of which are now available on my web site.
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Steve Slimm
An artist to inspire artists, Steve Slimm's visionary work over the past 35 years has gained him the reputation of a local master of expressionist landscape painting. Since 2009 he has been featured in national UK art foundation syllabuses for his quality of light. With a particular genius for inspiring artists toward greater freedom of expression, Steve is regularly invited to share his innovative skills with local amateur art groups. For inspiration he predominantly takes the evocative Cornish landscape and coastline. His atmospheric pieces, often bordering on the mystical, have been collected and treasured by art collectors for over three decades. Steve is also a musician, poet, writer and mentor. He lives with his partner in the idyllic Cornish hamlet of Colenso Cross.
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Tom Henderson Smith
Tom creates vibrant paintings and atmospheric charcoal drawings inspired by living amidst Cornwall's coastal landscape and culture. Taking carnival and folk themes, industrial heritage, distant moorland, secret wooded valleys and coastal forms, he brings to them all his delight in translating visual experience into painterly values that has become characteristic of his art.
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Tracey Hunter Art
North Cornwall based artist Tracey Hunter Influences are from the cubist art movement, one of the most significant art movements of the twentieth century. Cubist founders Picasso and Braque reduced their subjects to basic geometric forms, rejecting the traditional philosophy that art should copy nature. Tracey has studied this form using a limited palette, and has adapted the style to suit the environment she finds herself in. Tracey’s paintings have sold internationally and added to many private collections. Exhibits – Market House Gallery – Marazion Fernlea Gallery – St Ives Karensa Art – Padstow Studio - Wadebridge.
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Lindsey Keates Tidalmarks Studio
The Garden studio showcases Lindsey's Fine art perfectly - graphic coastal paintings of local scenes, environmental art combined with bespoke hand painted driftwood pieces. Prices for originals start from £50 -975. Tidalmarks tuition.This term I am offering an investigation of sky land and sea. I also offer seasonal workshops. As a working artist of course it is important to pass on unique tips and advice on ideas; however Tidalmarks Studio is a relaxed informal space, where we teach you to paint like you. People usually say 'I’ve never learnt so much in one day', so come along and see for yourself.
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Judy Lusted artist at the studio The Judges
Judy is a well known local artist who exhibits in Cornwall and London. Recently made a director of The St Ives Society of Artists she is actively involved in the vibrant artistic events that take place. Awarded BA hons and Master of Visual Arts. |
Vincent Basham
Vincent has developed a passion for painting seascapes after living in Newquay Cornwall in his early twenties. The main medium for his work is oil. He has recently moved back to Cornwall with his partner Jane and their dog Stella to the town of Wadebridge, where he has a purpose built studio/gallery adjacent to his home which overlooks the River Camel and the Camel Trail. His website shows a sample of his work, some of which are available to purchase and there are also examples of the commissions he has undertaken.
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Shane Couch seascape artist
Since childhood I have had a fascination with the sea. It has been the inspiration behind my artistic journey. As a self taught artist I have developed the skills best suited to attempt to capture this element. I work in oils, a medium I have found to both suit my personality and best represent the feeling and movement of the sea. Most of my paintings are inspired by walks along the shore when a momentary moment in time will spark the artistic vision.
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Happy Designer
My name is Sarah Leigh Wills and I am an award winning graphic designer, artist and illustrator in Cornwall, UK. I have over 12 years of professional experience as a professional illustrator and designer working with hundreds of clients across the world, including British Airways, Sky and TalkCoach. I offer the following services: - logo design -childrens book illustrations - animal illustrations - cartoon character design - graphic design- illustration- logo and branding design- pet illustrations - website design. Visit my website for more details.
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GT Art Portraits
Gary Thompson is a painter of fine art pastel portraits working in Cornwall. The paintings are done in the traditional way but now mainly working from photographs. My passion is twofold, creating great likenesses of course, but I also enjoy exploring the character and personality of my subject. The result is a work of art that will be treasured and cherished for a long time. I have developed a style that strikes the right balance between creating a great work of art and getting the close likeness, that in the real world, most people want. As Samuel Johnson put it, 'I had rather see the portrait of a dog that I know, than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world'. I also do sketches in pastel pencil and also graphite which are very popular. |
Alan Furneaux
Alan is an established artist working in Penzance. His work is loosely Naive in Style.His main Galleries are Thompsons in Alderburgh, Blackheath Gallery in London and Market House Gallery in Marazion.
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John Tregembo
Born in Padstow, John paints the Cornish coast in all its moods, although his work can sometimes lean towards representational he is most interested in trying to portray the feeling of the sea and is continually experimenting with different mediums and techniques.
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Lesley Holmes
Lesley is an en plein air artist. Following in the tradition of the Newlyn school she likes to paint out doors capturing the special Cornish light which is so unique to this part of Cornwall. Drawing from life is an important part of her work. As well as her landscapes she paints animals and birds, specializing in farm animals and poultry. Her online gallery shows a selection of her paintings and publications. She welcomes studio visits by appointment only please. |
Samantha Faull
Samantha Faull, is a mainly self taught artist who has grown up and lived surrounded by the beauty of Cornwall where she lives with her husband and two sons near the Roseland Peninsular. Samantha works in several mediums depending on the subject enjoying pencil or soft pastel for commissioned portraits and ink for expressive work and more recently acrylics for landscapes. Samantha also works as an Occupational Therapist with people experiencing mental ill health and uses art to enhance well being, develop a sense of mastery and promote independence, and it is her belief that all people are creative beings.
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CamelArt
I work from my home which is situated in the beautiful Camel Valley in the heart of Cornwall, hence the name of my business, CamelArt. You may feel that much of my work has a spiritual dimension to it, I would certainly like to think that it may stir your imagination or lift your thoughts to wonder what life is all about. I love working with various media including oil on canvas and digital art work. The digital work is not 'Photoshop' special effects, some work may be partly based on a photograph and other work is entirely freehand. It is complex and can take weeks to complete. I am happy to demonstrate how it is done to anyone visiting my studio (please contact me first though, to make sure I am in). All of my work is strictly limited edition and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity.
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Stephanie Croydon - textiles and mixed media
The connection I have with my surroundings is an important element in my interdisciplinary practice; in particular nature helps me to clarify my thoughts. I use the process of walking and responding to my surroundings, recording my observations using my own aesthetic language. |
Melanie McDonald
Paintings of Cornwall – I gain much of my inspiration from the Cornish landscape - in particular beaches, the sea, surfers and walkers. I especially love North Cornwall; my paintings often focus on Newquay, Padstow, Constantine, Polzeath and Rock. Commissions welcome. |
Julie Routley Art
Wildlife paintings - stained glass mosaics - jewellery - pet portraits - digital art. Commissions and inquiries always welcomed. |
Knight Sherring
Abstract artist working with acrylic on canvas. Inspiration comes from native and American abstract art. |
Katrina Slack
Artist based in St Ives, Cornwall. Working in Oils, acrylics and mixed media. Inspired by the landscape and environmental issues. Also creating large scale and small sculptures from found materials. |
David McCormack
Paintings of the Lizard Peninsula and St Ives. The Lizard' is a wonderful awe inspiring area of Cornwall and the most southerly area of the UK mainland. It has a Mediterranean climate and encompasses the 'Cornish Light' Captured in these paintings is the aura of the Lizard Peninsula. |
Paul Hoare
Exhibited at the prestigious RI, Royal Watercolour Society, for 3 years, with an exhibition at the Mall Galleries, Pall Mall, London. His work was picked for the national Sunday Times Watercolour competition, 1 of only 100 works, with a national touring exhibition. His gallery is open by arrangement. |
Bill Brandson
I am an artist born in Canada, British Columbia, trained in San Fransisco and Canada. I live in Falmouth specializing in oils both landscapes and nudes. |
Lin Williams
Lin is a self taught artist and works mainly in pastel. Her land and seascapes project a traditionally pleasing atmospheric strength. They invite the onlooker into a tranquil world with a slightly romantic edge. |
JennyG Art
Local artist living and working in Perranporth. Atmospheric acrylic landscapes and seascapes of local places and also places visited abroad. Range of canvas sizes from souvenir mini-art to large canvases. Also greetings cards printed from original art work. |
Martin Venning
Martin Venning lives and works in Bude. His works, both oils and watercolours are influenced by the local landscape. He also produces scraperboard illustrations. Member of the Cornwall Watercolour Society. |
Sue Read
Cornish land and seascape painter. Sue Read paints seascapes and landscapes, taking inspiration from the wonderful coast of North Cornwall. The changing of seasons and weather, gives endless inspiration which results in a variety of work in oils and acrylics. |
Mary Fletcher
I am a flaneur - drawing on personal experience - using many media. These include painting, ceramics, video, installation and one to one art events. Studio, White's Old Workshops, Porthmeor Road, St Ives. |
Sally King Design
Licensed artist of fantasy shoe designs. All work is watercolour, pen and ink. I am also a pyrography artist specialising in Celtic and woodland designs. |
Ros Williams
Printmaker and book artist Ros Williams has always loved paper, mark making and books. As a child she read, drew and painted constantly, writing and illustrating her own tiny handmade books. |
Elaine Oxtoby Cornish Art
I am an artist that moved to Cornwall nearly 7 years ago, and began oil painting inspired by the beautiful surroundings roundabout. |
Sara Pound
I paint many subjects including life-drawing images. I use inks, watercolours and pastels. I belong to a wonderful co-operative gallery called Artspace, on the waterfront near Smeatons Pier, St Ives. I also make jewellery. |
Linda Scott
Freelance illustrator / artist with more than twenty years experience since graduating from the Royal College of Art. Extensive client list include Virgin Records, The Body Shop, Conran, The Royal Festival Hall London, The Guardian, Times and Independent newspapers. |
Upforart Ltd
Andrew Watts has been painting professionally for over 30 years and his work reflects his experiences in travel to many countries. |
Cathy Stringer
Catherine, paints human and animal figures. She lives in Probus, Cornwall. Her work is on display in the Roberts Gallery, Mevagissey and the Chy Albany Hotel, St Ives. She combines movement and a wide range of emotions in her subjects be they Human or animal. Her work has been sold in Europe and the USA.
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Jan Robson
Artist illustrator working chiefly in watercolour, oil or mixed media. Specialising in yacht portraiture, land/seascape and natural objects. Work exhibited in several galleries in the south west. Watercolour painting courses for beginners and improvers. |
Shelagh May
Working from my studio in Falmouth with views of the harbour for inspiration, I paint in oils and aim to create powerful, haunting images through the use of contrasting elements, focusing in particular upon the effects of light and shade. I am currently in Australia and my latest images reflect this. |
Lorraine Field
Lorraine Field is a Cornwall based artist. Her work consists primarily of local scenes, seascapes, beach scenes and figurative subjects. Lorraine is a self-taught artist influenced by images of happy days and memories. |
Silverbird: custom airbrush art and design
Newquay based airbrush artist - most things can be airbrushed so if you would like a bespoke piece of art on your car/guitar/kids room/motorbike/helmet/dog (just kidding). |
Pawtraits
Coloured pencil drawing of any dog from the owners favourite photo. Prices vary from the amount of work involved but start at £15 without a frame. Framed work starts from £25. |
Sam Bonney
I'm currently working on textile sculptures and mixed media paintings of the ocean. My textile sculptures are of creatures around us. My inspiration mainly comes from my beautiful surroundings, the North Cornish coast, I study the vibrant colours and the movement of nature, all around me. |
Beyond The Canvas
I live by the sea where wildlife greets me.. the kestrel hovering, the display of the diving gannets and the coconut aroma of gorse.. oh to paint a smell. Please view my glimpses captured in my paintings. I sell original paintings, limited edition prints and art cards. |
Ellen Sunde
A handful of clay or a colour or two tumble into a communicative chaos from which the creative process of discovery begins with sparks of ideas, wonder and curiosity of spirit. |
Naomi Jenkin
Pet portraits and wildlife art by Naomi Jenkin. Beautifully detailed portraits of your pet in pastel or coloured pencil. Unique and hand drawn, capturing the life and soul of your beloved pet. A perfect gift to treasure for years. Finest quality art materials used. |
Karen Smith
I studied textiles and graphics at college and now work in watercolour and mixed media. I am a member of Taking Space and the Cornwall Watercolour Society. |
Judy Joel
Judy Joel is a naturally naive artist living and working in Mousehole. Judy is happy to paint commissions, which can include houses, weddings, schools, ski holidays, parties of all kinds and life story paintings. |
Lynda Powney
I am an artist based in Cornwall, embracing a range of techniques and materials including pulp, paint, print and mixed media. I am inspired by sociological and political reports in the media. I re-invent books, I observe and record. |
Ian Shalliker
Genuine quality oil and acrylic paintings on canvas by University College Falmouth art graduate. Landscapes, seascapes, animals and pet portraits. All commissions considered. |
Amanda Rae Thompson
Amanda's art includes pet portraits, wildlife and drawings of people, line and wash of local areas. She also teaches pastel painting in day workshops. |
Photofusions Digital Art
Unique and original limited edition digital art inspired by nature. |
Gordon Smith
Gordon Smith is an artist painting local scenes of St Ives and Penwith. He also takes on commissions. |
Victoria Smith - fine artist
Victoria's work has a unique abstract style derived from her surrounding landscape of Cornwall. Victoria works in oils on canvas and paper to create a stability of space and form fabricated by a process of layering and generating an illusionary depth |
Simon Andrew
Simon Andrew's work is represented in major international collections. He has attended residencies abroad and is the recipient of a full fellowship award from the Vermont Studio Center, USA. Simon Andrew lives in Canada and England. |
Helen Prudames
Abstract oil paintings inspired by the landscape, seascape and skyscape of West Cornwall. I make intuitive marks with a palette knife - a loose, free technique that reproduces the images taken from memory rather than photographs or sketches. The result is an instinctive expression of the scene I’m representing. I use oil paint as I love their depth and permanence, revisiting the work many times to build depth and texture, working into the surface with tools and different media to bring the paintings to life. I paint part-time from my home studio in the village of Townshend, near Hayle.
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Jayne Smith
I am a contemporary artist using paint and drawing to explore humanity. |
Ravenstongue
Handprinted woodcuts, screenprints and etchings by Angela Annesley. Her work depicts scenes that reflect the opposing curves and angles of the natural and industrial landscapes and the wild seascapes of Cornwall. |
Su Edwards
I work mostly in watercolours. I love the way the paint moves on the paper creating a myriad of effects, I find myself totally lost within the moment, seeing such wondrous things happening. I also work in graphite, portraiture mostly. |
Amy Albright
A Fine Artist - specialising in abstract contemporary oil paintings. I work intuitively, building up translucent layers, inspired by patterns in nature there are elements of chaotic science amongst a background of natural tranquillity. |
Dick Twinney
Dick Twinney, stunning wildlife artist and owner of the The Lyndhurst Studio, specialises in Cornwall's wildlife, coast and countryside. Dick publishes limited edition Giclee Fine Art Prints and retails wildlife and countryside art, original paintings, books and associated giftware. |
Ashley Hanson
Ashley is a leading contemporary landscape colourist. In 2012 he was selected for the National Open Art Competition, the Discerning Eye and the Ludlow Open (2012-2013). He was also joint winner of the ‘Canvas and Cream Art prize’ in 2012 and selected for the RA Summer Exhibition in 2011. |
Linda Griffin Art
Linda Griffin is a Cornish professional artist who has been doing solo art exhibitions for 30 years in the South west and Cornwall particularly where she lives. Her work is very versatile and she paints in various mediums. |
Stuart Hampton ART
Original artwork and prints for sale from self-taught pop-artist and album cover designer Stuart Hampton. Stuart was born in Manchester where he studied for a degree in psychology but he is now based in Cornwall. |
QEDimages
Watercolour paintings. Impressionist pictures of working boats, gigs and seaside activities from around the UK and photographic imagery from Cornwall and abroad. In form of art/greetings cards prints. RNLI commission for whole 2015 calendar. |
Tara Evans
I love to experiment with what acrylic paint can do and work with textures and surfaces. I have translated my childhood love of playing with water and anything messy into my painting technique. I am currently devising workshops in the techniques I use. |