Q1. Hello Emma! How much are you looking forward to the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail?
The Virtual Trail is such a clever idea and I’m sure it will be perfectly executed and curated, The Combe Down Art Trail committee are a delight and the whole area is bursting with talent. Q2. You've taken part in all of the Combe Down Art Trails. What is it about art trails you enjoy? This will be my fourth Trail. The first was in the iconic Stone Museum, and the last couple of years all I've been in the fabulous location of the Skittle Alley with Carol Symon - which, believe it or not, is a really wonderful backdrop for hanging art. Art Trails are the utterly perfect way to discover hidden gems, and what a joy to be able to talk to the artists face to face or virtually. Q3. What do you plan on exhibiting in the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail 2020 on Saturday 12th September? All my latest paintings and limited edition prints - do check out my website: www.emmaroseartworks.com. I’m always around to talk about commissions and very happy to bring artworks round to people’s home for them to try out for size. Equally, all viewers are cordially invited to my studio just south of Combe Down in Wellow - open everyday / evenings, by appointment. You can also find out more about Emma and her stunning studio from this article: Emma Rose Interview
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Q1. Hello, Jill! How much are you looking forward to the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail?
Very much, now that my daughter is helping me with the technology! Well done to Vikki Yeates and Ele Nash for making it happen. Q2. You've taken part in the last three Combe Down Art Trails. What is it about art trails you enjoy? Getting together with other artists locally, picking up top tips and chatting about my work. The organisers have fostered a strong collaborative spirit among the artists in Combe Down and I’ve so enjoyed being part of that. Q3. What do you plan on exhibiting in the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail 2020 on Saturday 12th September? This year I will show examples of my pebble, sea glass and paua shell jewellery. The pebbles come from the Lizard Peninsula where I was brought up. I have known the cliffs and coves all my life and have always been intrigued by how the complex geology leads to such differing stones on beaches just a few miles apart. After retiring I took evening classes to learn how to set my first pebble in silver and my silversmithing and beachcombing grew from there. I now also set sea glass from the Hebridean Island of Tiree where my youngest daughter lives. Since a visit to New Zealand, I also work with paua shell. I love the vibrancy of its colours. It is my last year exhibiting and as I am winding down the silversmithing, I have decided to donate all proceeds to Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire. It’s an innovative and very worthwhile local charity which like so many has taken a huge financial hit recently. Thank you, Jill, for being part of the Combe Down Art Trail since it began and for letting us all have an opportunity to see and own your beautiful pieces. We'll miss your involvement in future trails!
Q1. Hello, Tim! How much are you looking forward to the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail?
This is my first art trail, virtual or otherwise. I'm excited to be sharing my passion for pottery with our neighbours. I love getting feedback about my work - positive or not! It informs and improves what I do and very often talking to people inspires me to try different things. Q2. As this is the first time you've taken part in the Combe Down Art Trail, what is it you think you'll enjoy? I've visited many art trails and I'm always delighted to see what talent is hidden behind seemingly ordinary front doors. I'm hoping visitors to the virtual trail will be just as delighted. Q3. What do you plan on exhibiting in the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail 2020 on Saturday 12th September? I've lots of pots, both functional and decorative. I'm excited to say I have some very different, original pieces that, assuming they survive the firings, have never been seen before.
Q2. You've taken part in the last three Combe Down Art Trails. What is it about art trails you enjoy?
I was lucky to be involved from its inception with Jeni Wood and Vikki Yeates. Jeni had such a clear vision and it was her determination that really pushed the Combe Down Art Trail into being and gave it such a great, inclusive personality. I have taken part in a couple of other art trails - albeit shyly - but the Combe Down Art Trail feels more comfortable for me as I usually exhibit my paintings at my mum's, Sally Jefferies, lovely home! I particularly like the atmosphere of the art trail weekend. The village becomes bustling and everyone is very kind and friendly and keen to celebrate artwork. Q3. What do you plan on exhibiting in the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail 2020 on Saturday 12th September? I have had quite a busy time like lots of parents and carers juggling school home learning and doing my own work of writing. But I have managed to draw when I can, and have produced several smallish collage landscapes as well as ink cat sketches. I'm looking forward to showing them - but more than that, I'm excited (as I always am) to see everyone else's beautiful work!
Q1. Hello, Shuya! How much are you looking forward to the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail?
I am really looking forward to the virtual at trail. It has been a challenging year for artists but one advantage has been that there has been an added incentive to get up to speed with how I can promote my work online. It has been a steep learning curve but I have learnt a huge amount! The virtual tour gives the participating artists a chance to showcase their talents. Q2. You've taken part in the last three Combe Down Art Trails. What is it about art trails you enjoy? I am naturally quite shy - my husband says antisocial! The art trails give me the impetus to meet other people - customers and fellow artists - to talk about my work and the processes behind it. I always feel that a customer needs to invest financially and emotionally in a piece of work. Having the chance to get to know the artist and their back story is important. It is also an important opportunity to get feedback from potential clients as to how they see my art. Finally the chance to catch up with fellow artists and to swap experiences and know-how whether in regards to art or marketing is really important. Q3. What do you plan on exhibiting in the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail 2020 on Saturday 12th September? I've been working hard through out lockdown and have a wider selection of freehand embroidery pieces both large and small available.
Q1. Hello, Vikki! How much are you looking forward to the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail?
I'm really looking forward to it! I have been very productive during lockdown, painting mostly hares (I've painted about 18 this year!), but also dogs and some gothic illustrations of ghost stories/poetry. I can't wait to show everyone what I've been doing! Q2. You've taken part in the last two Combe Down Art Trails. What is it about art trails you enjoy? I love meeting and chatting to people on the Art Trail days and seeing their reactions to my artwork. It's a lot of hard work preparing for it, especially as I am in my own home and I need to make it as tidy as possible - but it's worth it on the day. I also take part in the Widcombe Art Trail, but I feel more directly responsible for how successful the Combe Down Art Trail is, as I'm on the committee and also because I live here. Q3. How do you think the move online this year (owing to the restrictions of the current pandemic) will affect the trail? It was a difficult decision for the committee to take, to not run the art trail in the village this year. However, I think moving it online will be a great challenge and hopefully allow the community to safely come together to appreciate art and local artists. We hope people will leave messages and comments so that there's the same exuberance and bustle that we have had in previous years. Q4. And finally, what do you plan on exhibiting in the Combe Down Virtual Art Trail 2020 on Saturday 12th September? I have two new Hare collections: 'A Rainbow Sequence of Hares' and '10 Names of the Hare', as well as some other paintings that I made during lockdown. I have some new drawings of animals and some black and white scraperboard illustrations. There will be prints and cards available to buy; I also have lots of jewellery and bead creations that I will try to get round to showing, if I have time!
So while uncertainty over what this autumn is going to be like, and with your safety and the safety of our artists in mind, we can at least all come together in some way to celebrate art. We hope to see you there!
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