Artists on this year’s tour

Where outdoors, exploration, studio and creative energies merge!

Nature presents endless possibilities for creative exploration. It reflects on my design of handcrafted furniture.

Mirror Wall Art of old Silver, China, metal and wood can make an interesting addition to an art collection.

The textures, forms and movement of our physical world provide a metaphor for the inner workings of human nature.

I apply vibrant contrasting colour, tones and tints, scraping with a palette knife, until I see something meaningful created with texture, colour, and form.

Art Deco tea pots, dragon mugs and every day items are presented in a funk-tional way to lighten your day; sculptures to inspire.

Carole and John produce pieces to be used around the house, placing a premium on good design and craftsmanship.

Charles’ work often reflects movement through the use of undulating lines and flowing forms.

Chris’ work fresh, exciting and interpretive of classical design.

My recent body of work is inspired by nature and my daughter.

Not only does her work connect the past with the present, it connects the present with the future.

The challenge of bringing an image in my mind to life on the canvas or paper is most enjoyable.

Oil paintings that are lush, detailed and inspired by myth and nature.

Heike makes ceramic vessels that are decorative, functional and colourful.

Beautifully handcrafted bracelets and necklaces that incorporate semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals and unique beads from around the world.

I start each painting with a series of rectangles or squares, reminiscent of quilt blocks.

Kathryn lives her art – it’s reflected in her garden, use of textiles and fibres.

Glass crafting that pushes the boundaries, while still showing respect for the traditional.

Capturing that unique moment to share with others a feeling or memory.

Les captures light and shade and atmosphere of the moment.

As a self taught, contemporary, award winning artist, Loretta expresses her visions in a spontaneous and direct fashion.

Luke’s expressive brushwork captures the fleeting light and movement of everyday scenes we might otherwise take for granted.

Striving for a balance between happy occurrence and imposed order Rhythm & Hues resonate with excitement, balance and whimsy.

My paintings are not born of direct visual experiences. They are synthesis of emotions drawn from them, at times arrangement of shapes and rhythms.

Mary-Kate is awed by the beauty in nature and seeks to portray its splendour through her vivid use of colour.

My work consists of contemporary abstracted and stylized landscapes in oil on canvas.

This latest ‘portraitʼ series combines my love of masks and primitive art.

Anything Glass is their chosen medium, together they make ART

Whether bowls, platters, and other woodturned items, they create products which are finely finished and would add considerable beauty to any room.

The view from Rebecca Last’s Northumberland studio acts as her constantly shifting and evocative model – the oncoming and erratic climatic conditions notable on Rice Lake.

Drawing is her primary medium of art, graphite, ink, coloured pencil and oil pastel.

Exploring what others ignore, he captures objects and spaces at the intersection of memory and dissolution.

Decorated earthenware pottery inspired by textiles, my travels and my garden.