Kevin Alexander
Having spent a 40 year career as a retail designer, Kevin now splits his time between designing department stores and painting.
In his early design career Kevin did a lot of 3D drawing as part of the design process before moving on to producing everything on the computer.
It was about 6 years ago that Kevin felt the urge to get back to freehand drawing and painting, initially taking up watercolours before moving on to acrylics.
Kevin interprets landscapes in and around his home in Warwickshire as well as the larger more open spaces he visits during his travels around the UK.
His style could be described as ‘semi abstract’ but really it’s just about his representation of the way he sees what is in front of him by the use of colour and texture.
The paint is applied thickly and undiluted with a credit card, using brushes towards the end to define certain aspects.
It’s all about capturing an atmosphere of the subject, rather than a photographic representation.
Jo Ricketts
Jo Ricketts is a passionate fused glass artist dedicated to unveiling the intrinsic beauty of glass. Her mission is to create pieces that delight and inspire, blending artistic expression with opportunities for others to learn and grow. Inspired by the way glass reflects, refracts, and diffuses light, Jo embraces the unique qualities of each piece, finding excitement in the kiln’s unpredictable results.
Drawing influence from Art Deco, mathematics, and the natural world’s greens and blues, her work often features transparent glass, enhancing ambient light’s interplay. From functional objects like clocks and bowls to sculptural creations, her designs showcase evolving techniques and bold experimentation. Jo continually pushes creative boundaries, with each new exhibition presenting innovative designs that captivate and inspire admiration from visitors and fellow artists alike.
Jacqui Smithson
Jacqui Smithson is a talented textile artist whose latest works draw inspiration from the natural world, capturing its forms and textures with creativity and precision. Her range includes original framed felt pieces, printed fabrics, woolly pots, and wearable art, often enhanced with simple hand stitching and free machine embroidery to add depth and definition.
Paula Perry
Paula Perry creates striking abstract and semi-abstract oil paintings, ranging from bold, vibrant palettes to muted, calming tones. Her textured works, crafted on canvas and aluminum panels, vary in size from 30x30cm to 100x100cm.
Inspired by nature, Paula captures the organic beauty of spring growth, sweeping mountains, stormy seascapes, and the vast universe. Her art reflects a deep connection to natural forms, inviting viewers to experience the world’s beauty through her distinctive vision.
- Reflection
- Ebb
- Brancaster
Lindsey Attwood
Lindsey Attwood is a versatile artist specializing in both painting and calligraphy. She enjoys exploring diverse creative techniques and shares her expertise by teaching acrylic painting and calligraphy classes. Lindsey is dedicated to helping students develop their unique artistic direction through personalized tutoring.
A regular participant in Warwickshire Open Studios every June and July, Lindsey showcased her work in 2023 at her home and with Kenilworth Artists at St. John’s Church, Kenilworth.