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.
Introducing Christina Carpenter, the illustrator behind Plant Paper Scissors, whose joyful collage work is inspired by wild coastlines, sea swims and the quiet beauty of the natural world. In her guest blog, Christina shares how the ever-changing South West Coast Path fuels her creativity and explores the connection between cold-water dips, coastal textures, and her unique process of transforming painted paper into playful, nature-inspired illustrations that celebrate the magic of life outdoors.
In the latest instalment of our Inspired by the Coast series, we talk to Hannah Jenkinson, a Fine Art student at Cornwall College University Centre. Hannah works from a small studio built from reclaimed farm materials, that overlooks the South West Coast Path. She makes expressive visual art with a passion for exploring relationships with nature. She cherishes the stretch of coast path that runs through her home and has walked and sketched there for years.
Introducing artist Georgie Dowling, who enjoys nothing more than painting en plein air and immersing herself in the landscape.
Jon White is an abstract and contemporary seascape artist based in Cornwall. He is inspired by the Cornish coastline and paints from his home studio on the north coast of Cornwall. Jon has written the following article about his relationship with the coastline, how it influences his artwork, and the significance of the South West Coast Path as a place of encounter, rest, adventure, and inspiration.
The South West Coast Path 