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Lynne Gougeon

Artist Spotlight – Lynne Gougeon

Lynne’s bold, semi-abstract landscapes transform everyday nature into something extraordinary. In this interview, she reflects on her evolving artistic focus, the realities of self-employment, and the unexpected opportunities that have shaped her journey.

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Penny Dixon

Artist Spotlight – Penny Dixon

Penny Dixon’s textile art blends craft with mindfulness, exploring change, loss, and the uplifting power of nature. With a background in fashion, community art, and wellbeing, she pushes the boundaries of feltmaking, creating painterly textures and intricate 3D forms. In this interview, she shares her passion for the slow, transformative process of working with her hands.

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Artist Spotlight – Rachel David

Rachel David weaves magic into every piece she creates, drawing inspiration from fairytales, folklore, and historical costume. Her characters emerge organically, shaped by the textures of recycled fabrics and the echoes of childhood stories. We talked to her about how she embraces spontaneity, the emotions she hopes to evoke, and why she believes the creative process itself is the true source of joy.

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Artist Spotlight – Maddie Webb, Portugal Artist Residency

Maddie Webb, an LSA artist in residence in Estoril, Portugal, discusses her initial challenges adjusting to the new environment but found inspiration in the landscapes. She experimented with seawater in her art and developed new colour palettes influenced by the surroundings. Highlights include exploring Guincho National Park and creating larger oil paintings.

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The Hideaway Tree

Artist Spotlight – Guy Chapman

We sat down with Guy to chat about his background, the inspiration behind his work, and his recent achievement of becoming an Associate Member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists (ARBSA).

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