A return to his South-West roots has led painter Marc Todd on a journey of artistic inspiration and discovery, capturing the beauty and grandeur of the Jurassic Coast. Marc shares with us a new collection of coastal artworks that can now also be enjoyed in a recently published hardback book.
Growing up on the coast, artist Ben Lucas has always felt a deep connection to the sea. From childhood memories in Bucks Mills to a life now lived beside the South West Coast Path in Appledore, the beauty of the ocean has been a constant companion in both his life and work.
Meet Ella Mason, a second year student at Arts University Plymouth studying Illustration who has created a beautiful leaflet to inspire adventures along the South West Coast Path.
In this instalment of our ‘Inspired by the Coast’ series, we talk to Jill Mottram, Devon-based artist who creates striking hand-pressed seaweed art from washed-up seaweed found along the Devon shorelilne.
Seascape artist Lucy Young lives on the Jurassic Coast with her passion for the Ocean infused into all her work. Her artwork often depicts people and human activity that evokes a sense of action and joy in each piece. Discover what captures Lucy’s imagination and how much the coast has inspired her work.
Our featured artist this month is Laurie McCall. Living in Cornwall, Laurie has established himself as an artist known for his bold stylised paintings of the surf and coastline that he calls home. Laurie is also a photographer with an eye for capturing stunning images of waves as they barrel toward the shoreline. Read our interview with Laurie and find out more about what inspires his creative perspective of the natural coastal landscape.
The South West Coast Path 