Devon

<p>Why not make a weekend of it and visit the 15 venues across Torbay?</p>


<p>Debs Lasts artwork is amazing and she has a real variety on display at her studio and so lots to look at whilst having a cuppa and a piece of cake and chat to her about her work. Make sure you take your credit card with you as you will be tempted,<br />
I went home with 3 small landscapes in lovely frames that can be hung or sit on a flat surface so nice to move around. I’m going back again this week for another look, well worth a visit.</p>


<p>UpArt 21 is also open in the Sidmouth Arms pub in Upottery near Honiton until 19th September.<br />
11am &#8211; 7pm.<br />
An eclectic mix painting, ceramics,jewellery and an amazing art mural by global street artist Sophie Mess in the back courtyard.<br />
Ale and art- what&#8217;s not to love!  We&#8217;d love to see you..</p>



<p>Love art but can&#8217;t quite stretch to a Hockney this autumn? Try <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Devon Open Studios (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk" target="_blank">Devon Open Studios</a> for something a bit more on budget and less risk of needing to&nbsp;sell&nbsp;a vital organ, your children and the roof over your head.</p>



<p>For two weeks this September, from Monday 11 &#8211; Sunday 26 September, 323 artists in 183 venues around Devon will be flinging open their studios for you to have a mooch, chat to the makers and, hopefully find something awesome for your home.</p>



<p>Where to head first? Here are ten artists to get on your hit list.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Liese Webley (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/liese-webley/" target="_blank">Liese Webley</a>, Heavitree, Exeter</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="999" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-34991" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley-501x500.jpg 501w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley-768x767.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley-526x525.jpg 526w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/liese-webley-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Liese Webley</figcaption></figure>



<p>We&#8217;ve been looking for an excuse to big-up Exeter artist Liese and now&#8217;s our chance! We love her joyful sweeps and colour pops, inspired by memories and places that her special to her, including many in Devon and Cornwall. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Jane Perkins and Yanec van Deen (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/jane-perkins-janec-van-veen/" target="_blank">Jane Perkins and Yanec van Veen</a>, Powderham Castle (£5 parking)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1132" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/fabulous-beasts.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-34983" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/fabulous-beasts.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/fabulous-beasts-265x300.jpg 265w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/fabulous-beasts-442x500.jpg 442w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/fabulous-beasts-768x869.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/fabulous-beasts-464x525.jpg 464w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Yanec van Veen</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="776" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/jane-perkins.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-34985" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/jane-perkins.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/jane-perkins-300x233.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/jane-perkins-644x500.jpg 644w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/jane-perkins-768x596.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/jane-perkins-677x525.jpg 677w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Jane Perkins</figcaption></figure>



<p>A clever re-imagining of the animals found in and around Kenton&#8217;s 14th century castle, <em>Fabulous Beasts </em>features fascinating taxidermy chimera from Yanec van Veen, and Jane Perkins&#8217; always-astonishing renderings, created from thousands of tiny found pieces, including plastic toys, golf tees, and is that a Tesco&#8217;s Clubcard, we spy? Hours of fun.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rachel Stanton (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/rachel-stanton/" target="_blank">Rachel Stanton</a>, Prospect House, Westleigh, Bideford</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-34988" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/rachel-stanton-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Can&#8217;t get enough of the coast? Instow artist, Rachel Stanton, is hot property right now for her mixed media seascapes inspired by her local beaches and cliffs of Instow, Hartland and Clovelly. If you’re in North Devon for the Appledore Book Festival&nbsp;why not hop on the ferry to visit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Closer to Fine (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/closer-to-fine/" target="_blank">Closer to Fine</a>, The Angel Gallery, South Street, Totnes</h2>



<p>Four artists, including emerging artist and bursary award winner, Dinah Gibbons &#8211; a former midwife, and body positivist founder of Bodykind Festival. She takes found pieces of clothing &#8211; you know, like when you see a random lost sock on the street and wonder how it got there &#8211; and embroiders it with thought-provoking words and phrases inspired by how she&#8217;s feeling. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Mark Bell (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/mark-bell/" target="_blank">Mark Bell</a>, The Lucky 7 Club, Paignton</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="745" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/mark-bell.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-34997" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/mark-bell.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/mark-bell-300x224.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/mark-bell-671x500.jpg 671w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/mark-bell-768x572.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/mark-bell-705x525.jpg 705w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Mark Bell</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mark displays his artwork on the walls and furniture of a secret speakeasy, <a href="https://www.thelucky7club.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Lucky 7 Club, (opens in a new tab)">The Lucky 7 Club,</a> where the eclectic musicians, dancers and clientele inspire his paintings. By appointment only, book via markbellartist@gmail.com.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Deborah Last (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/deborah-last/" target="_blank">Deborah Last</a>, Northdown Road, Bideford</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="806" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/deborah-last-open-studios.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-35003" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/deborah-last-open-studios.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/deborah-last-open-studios-300x242.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/deborah-last-open-studios-620x500.jpg 620w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/deborah-last-open-studios-768x619.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/deborah-last-open-studios-651x525.jpg 651w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Deborah Last</figcaption></figure>



<p>One for nature lovers, Debs, is an <em>en plein air</em>, who captures the light and landscapes of her local coast and moors in North Devon. She was long listed for the prestigious Jackson&#8217;s Painting Prize in 2021 and also hosts classes and art holidays from her beautiful Victorian home so now&#8217;s a good time for a recce if you fancy it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Alice Bulmer (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/alice-bulmer/" target="_blank">Alice Bulmer</a>, Mill Street Gallery, Bideford </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1448" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/alicebulmer.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-35010" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/alicebulmer.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/alicebulmer-207x300.jpg 207w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/alicebulmer-345x500.jpg 345w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/alicebulmer-768x1112.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/alicebulmer-363x525.jpg 363w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Alice Bulmer</figcaption></figure>



<p>If you&#8217;re digging the trend for botanicals, you will love Alice Bulmer&#8217;s watercolour collages and tropical themes. Pop one of her sassy wall hangings or tiles on your wall, then pour yourself a <em>Pina Colada</em>, sit back and pretend it&#8217;s Havana.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/amelia-webster/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Amelia Webster (opens in a new tab)">Amelia Webster</a>, Fore Street, Chudleigh </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-35013" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/amelia-webster-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Lockdowns inspired Chudleigh portrait painter Amelia Webster to turn her artist&#8217;s eye towards celebrating the people she saw her local high street. Contemporary and realistic, her paintings have seen her awarded an Emerging Artist Bursary by Devon Open Studios, and if you fancy seeing yourself &#8211; or someone you know &#8211; captured on canvas go check her out &#8211; she takes commissions.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/viv-styles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Viv Styles (opens in a new tab)">Viv Styles</a>, Churchfields Drive, Bovey Tracey</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="720" height="480" src="https://devon.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/JimW-Viv-Styles-022-720x480.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-35017" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/JimW-Viv-Styles-022-720x480.jpeg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/JimW-Viv-Styles-022-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/JimW-Viv-Styles-022-768x512.jpeg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/JimW-Viv-Styles-022-787x525.jpeg 787w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/devon/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/09/JimW-Viv-Styles-022.jpeg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /><figcaption>Pic credit Devon Open Studio</figcaption></figure>



<p>This looks like a hoot! See print making in action with artist Viv who creates original linocut prints and books by hand on that excellent contraption behind her. Pop into Bovey Paradiso, the town&#8217;s new art space and cafe on Fore Street while you&#8217;re there for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Granite Elements (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/studio/granite-elements/" target="_blank">Granite Elements</a>, to see four other artists, who like Viv, are also inspired by Dartmoor.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Want to get hands on?</h2>



<p>From paper making, to wood carving, still life drawing (no sniggering at the back, please) and felting, there are loads of opportunities to bring out your creative side at various studios around the county. See if anything inspires here: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Workshops &amp; Events (opens in a new tab)" href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk/category/workshops-events/" target="_blank">Workshops &amp; Events</a>.</p>



<p><strong><em>Check out the rest of our amazing local talent at <a href="https://devonopenstudios.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Devon Open Studios (opens in a new tab)">Devon Open Studios</a>, 11 &#8211; 26 September </em></strong></p>


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