Vibrant Images, Vibrant Artists

Three artists present a bright, colourful and diverse exhibition of paintings inspired by nature and the local landscape and coastline. Cherry Lyons, Wendy Chudley and Jenni Pentecost show a new collection of paintings in oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels. Each of the artists enjoys exploring and sharing new techniques and themes, exhibiting widely, and producing work for commission. Between them they belong to a number of art societies, and value the supportive networks that artists build up through the sharing of ideas and perspectives.

“We enjoy a shared passion for nature's seasonal tapestry of colour, and through our diversity of styles and interpretations of life we capture the drama and essence of place in our paintings.”

Cherry Lyons is an experimental watercolour, oil, acrylics, pastel and mixed media artist. She particularly enjoys the risks and challenges of unpredictable and spontaneous watercolour techniques. Cherry adds texture to her work by collaging with organic elements, and her themes include the sea, landscapes and wildlife from her worldwide travels.
“I am particularly attracted to irridescent light on water, powerful waves crashing onto rocks, the sensation of textures that demand touch, a shaft of light breaking through clouds, or our moorland enveloped in dramatic climatic conditions. The dynamic but unpredictable nature of watercolours and mixed media gives me the spontaneity to capture these fleeting, atmospheric moments in time.”

Wendy Chudley works from sketches and photographs, developing her work with watercolour, Artisan oils and pastels. Each medium presents its own challenges, and Wendy has enjoyed learning from workshops and courses run by a number of artists.
“Most of my work is inspired by the variety of stunning landscapes, from crashing waves and clear blue seas to rolling hills and open moorland. Every day there is something new to paint, with the landscape always changing as the south-westerly winds blow in the clouds that bring changes in light, colour and atmosphere.”

Jenni Pentecost draws inspiration from nature and the coastline of the West Country, and is particularly interested in seasonal changes in colour, light and mood. She works mainly in oils and pastels, and enjoys experimenting with and demonstrating new techniques.
With a background in photography and design, Jenni's paintings have a strong sense of composition and tonal contrast.

www.cherrylyons-artist.co.uk
www.wc-art.co.uk
www.pentecost-arts.co.uk

For more information visit http://www.harbourhouse.org.uk/gallery-clyoneswchudleyjpentecost13.html