About
I am an artist originally from Kent but now based in Dorset, England. I specialise in creating colorful, expressive paintings and pieces of art. My subject matter is varied but includes many paintings of foxhounds, figures in interiors, portraits, pet portraits, seascapes and some landscapes. Old Holland paints are predominantly used in my paintings for their intense, vibrant pigments and light fast quality.
Past and Present Influences
Following completion of a fine art degree I became heavily influenced by one of Britains top painters, Hugo Grenville. He is a master colourist, has been invaluable as a tutor and very much shaped the way I paint today. In my 20’s I had access to the late John Ward both as a model and for the occassional drawing session. I also modelled extensively for the respected artist Peter Kuhfeld. Although I have always been involved in art, these experiences fuelled my desire to gain a BA (hons) in Fine Art which I achieved as a mature student, from Canterbury College and Ashford School of Art and Design.
Training
My instinctive style of painting tends towards the loose and colourful. However, in order to continue challenging my ability I regularly attend masterclasses at LARA (London Atelier of Representational Art). My tutors include some incredibly talented artists such as Luca Indraccolo, Sofia Welch, Lizet Dingemans and Tom Greenwood.
Past Exhibitions and Galleries
The Suzhou Art Museum (Permanent Exhibition) Chinese Art, Painting & Calligraphy – Artwork with the Calligrapher Lin Senhe, one of China’s leading national artists.
Otter Gallery, Dorset
The Tincleton Gallery, Dorset
Chelsea Art Society Open Exhibition, Chelsea Town Hall, London
The British Art Portfolio, Cheshire
The Affordable Art Fair, London
J’adore Art Gallery, Brighton
Impure Art Gallery, Brighton
The Hampshire Art Show
The Kent and Sussex Show
The Brick Lane Galllery, London
Unicorn Gallery, Guildford
Alexandra Palace, London
South East Open Studio’s
The Red Leaf Gallery, Tunbridge Wells
Be Manic Gallery, Pembury
Canterbury University
“Real art comes from the heart - imagination is the only limitation”
Sarah Batt