seascape – The South West Coast Path

Inspired by the Coast: Lucy Davies

Artist Lucy Davies draws deep inspiration from the Cornish coast, where decades of walking the cliffs between Padstow and Newquay have shaped her vibrant seascapes. Working in acrylics, inks and mixed media, she layers colour, texture and imagination to capture the drama of sea, sky and wild coastal plants. Painting from sketches made along the Coast Path, Lucy’s work reflects both the rugged beauty of Cornwall and the joy she feels while immersed in its ever-changing landscape.

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Inspired by the Jurassic Coast: An Artist’s Journey

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.

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Inspired by the Coast – Laura Wall

Introducing Laura Wall, an award-winning artist, illustrator and author based in the seaside town of Teignmouth. In her guest blog, Laura shares her love of painting and storytelling, her connection to the coast and developing her compositions, passion for travel and her Teignmouth-based studio and gallery—now a Coast Path Passport stamping point.

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Behind the Lens II

Behind The Lens II provides insight from each photographer about their image, giving viewers an extra dimension to the exhibition on display at London Paddington, 22 May – 19 June 2025. You can view all the winning images plus more at the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Paddington Station, London. The exhibition highlights the diversity, beauty, wildlife, heritage, and seasonality of the coastal environment, on and around the South West Coast Path. Thank you to Great Western Railway and Network Rail for their support of the exhibition.

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Lucy Young – Inspired by the Coast

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.

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Rachael Talibart’s Top Tips for photographing the UK’s coastline.

Rachael Talibart, critically acclaimed seascape photographer and SWCP Photographer of the Year 2021 judge, shares her top tips for photographing the coastline.