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Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast: Joe Webster

This month’s Inspired by the Coast feature introduces the work and thinking of Joe Webster, known as Feral, a Devon-based artist whose practice is deeply rooted in the wild landscapes of the South West coast. Blending the immediacy and graphic energy of street art with the tradition of plein air landscape painting, Joe creates work that is shaped as much by the elements as by his own hand. From painting through storms and sea spray to exploring themes of connection, resilience and ecological change, his art invites us to see nature not as a backdrop, but as a living, dynamic force. In this interview, Joe reflects on the influences behind his work, the profound impact of the coastline on his creative vision, and why the South West Coast Path remains an enduring source of inspiration, reflection and belonging.

Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast: Jo Payne

For North Devon artist Jo Payne, the coast is both inspiration and muse. Drawing on the ever-changing skies, shimmering seas and dramatic landscapes that surround her home, Jo creates expressive, elemental artworks that capture the beauty and atmosphere of the coastline. Working primarily in acrylics, often enhanced with gold, silver or copper leaf and handmade collage materials, her process blends intuition with craftsmanship. Daily walks along the South West Coast Path and the North Devon coast provide a constant source of inspiration, from sweeping horizons and changing light to hidden coves, harbours and rugged headlands. Rather than painting specific locations, Jo absorbs the colours, textures and emotions of the coast, allowing them to emerge naturally through her work.

Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast: Sam Godfrey

Sam Godfrey is a multidisciplinary artist, writer and curator currently studying for a PhD in Art History and Visual Culture by Practice at the University of Exeter. They work with textiles, sound and digital mediums to make large-scale installations that encourage touch, interaction and rest. As part of a new project, a poem and soundscape created by Sam has been installed as a QR code at the Ronald Duncan Writing Hut, which is located on the Coast Path as it passes from Marsland Mouth to Welcombe Mouth.