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Suzanne Whitmarsh
Dorset
My striking block colour stripe paintings are
unique and very popular. I have always been
drawn to good strong design. Stripes
particularly catching my eye on soft furnishings,
rugs, cd covers etc. I wanted to create a
landscape painting that was instantly
recognisable but modern and striking in design.
And so my first stripy painting was created.
They evolved and I found my style. I look for a
good composition, simplify the landscape by
following the natural lay of the land and draw
out my design onto a large canvas. I carefully
select colours to create a well balanced vibrant
modern painting. The stripes are painted free
hand, this requires a very controlled application
of acrylics and lots of time. These paintings
cannot be rushed.
I am a contemporary artist. Self taught due to a
genuine love of experimenting with paints and
techniques and sheer determination to create
achieve perfection.
Born in Watford in 1968 Moved to the Isle of
Wight in 1979. Started painting in 2000, selling
vibrant art to visitors and locals on the Isle of
Wight. Moved to Dorset in 2012. Connections to
the Island remain strong but have found new
inspiration in the Jurassic coast of Dorset and
the Blackmore Vale.
I have exhibited at Quay Arts, Seaview Gallery,
New Remberant Gallery and since moving from
the Isle of Wight, has exhibited at Swan Gallery,
Frome. First View Gallery, Stour Head. Cove
Gallery, Weymouth. Guggleton Gallery,
Stalbridge. Dorset Arts Week.