Bideford Artist producing a mix of contemporary and traditional paintings inspired by the local landscape, plus portraiture and colourful abstract pieces.
About The Artist
Lesley has had a long career painting in all mediums, and has taught in art studios in Spain, Berkshire and Wiltshire, both in classes and on a private one-to-one basis. She produces work in acrylics, oils, inks and watercolours in a variety of styles, covering many subjects. Her paintings have been bought by followers across the UK and in USA, Canada, Spain, France, Saudi Arabia and Finland.
Her work is very wide-ranging as Lesley does not work to one formulaic method and likes to experiment, always seeking new ways to look at, and capture, the essence and atmosphere of subjects with contrasts of structure, light and shade, and using a variety of techniques and mediums to produce the desired effect. Always open to new ideas she believes that in Art you never stop learning.
Contrasting light and shadow figure prominently, and a sense of atmosphere and mood are present in the seascape and landscape pieces inspired by the local countryside. Abstract ink paintings are fun and colourful, giving a new dimension of ‘avant garde’ to figurative representation. Lesley also produces sensitive head portraits of characters whose faces have their life story written upon them.
Please use the contact details for any enquiries about the paintings on display or for commissions.
Note Venue Change:
There is a change of venue from that advertised in the brochure, apologies for any inconvenience.
I will now have my paintings on exhibit and for sale at Garlands, Bideford, and I will be present and working on pen and wash paintings there from 1 – 3 ish on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the Trek. Address and Map details below are correct.
I also have a permanent display of work at Ilfracombe Arts and crafts Gallery, Wilder Rd. Ilfracombe, where I steward on Sunday evenings 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Featured Image : Breakwater
Artwork Or Image Titles
The Clearing – acrylics
Breakwater – acrylics
Chatting At The School Gate – inks
Extra Activities During Open Studios
Extras offered:
Demonstrations, pen and wash paintings.
Cost of Extras: Free
Booking Required?: No
Session dates and Times : From 1 – 3 ish on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the Trek.
Venue Address and Contact Details
Venue number: N/A (moved)
Lesley Anne Cornish
Garlands,
8C Allhalland St,
Bideford EX39 2JD
Website: http://www.artlac.co.uk
Email: artlac@live.co.uk
Venue Phone: 01237 473736
Travel Details:
Parking: Close by, on Bideford Quay and Bridge Street.
Children: Suitable for children
Disabled Access: Good
Refreshment: There are Plenty of cafés nearby.
NDArt Trek 2016 – September 10th to 25th – Opening Dates and Times
Weekend dates are Sept 10-11th, Sept 17-18th, Sept 24-25th
Open all 3 weekends of the Event?: Yes
Weekend Open Times: Saturdays 9am – 4pm, Closed Sundays
Weekday Open Dates & Times: Weekdays open. Lesley will not be in attendance at all times. See demonstration times
Open at: 9:00 am Close at: 5:00 pm
I am very much looking forward to seeing your latest work Lesley – I hear the North Devon coast has become a frequent subject for you. I have missed going there this Summer – only a couple of excursions with friends – and mostly stayed in the countryside near my Studio.