Brian Homewood

Minster based Artist Brian welcomes you to his garden studio

where he paints in oils and acrylics. Specialising in portraiture
and landscape. Brian has been painting for many years and has
exhibited widely. Many examples of his work are in private
collections worldwide.
Studio 1
Open - All Dates - 10am - 4pm
68 Monkton Road, Minster, CT12 4EE
T 01843 822164
E brianchomewood@gmail.com
W http://www.saatchiart.com/profiles/portfolio/id/237945

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August 2014
FREE ENTRY
See ar t, buy ar t, meet t he ar t i st s
An Ar t i st s Col l aborat i ve Event
OPEN
STUDIOS
THANET
Design and Concept
by
Denis Smith
07791 859733

Welcome to Thanet Open Studios 2014
This year we have 43 studios open for you to visit over seven days in Minster , Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate,
Westbrook, Westgate and Birchington. Many of these Artists and Artisans and opening for the first time this year.
Thanet has a rich artistic heritage and is the base for many working artists today. Over the following weekends in August
9/10th, 16/17th & 23-25th many of Thanet's finest artists open their doors and welcome you to show what they create,
how they create and perhaps even have a go yourself. Many studios are in the artists own homes. It is an ideal opportunity
to meet the artists and also buy from them direct.
Please use this catalogue to assist you plan your tour and visits, whilst many are open every day of the event, some studios
are only open on selected dates and have varied open times.
Each artist has a sample of their work, a short bio, contact details and opening times listed.
The trail starts in Minster and runs around the Isle and finishes in Birchington.
Visit Facebook.com/thanetopenstudios to view more examples of work from participating artists.
If you are an artist or craftsperson based in Thanet and wish to participate in the Open Studios Scheme contact -
thanetopenstudios@gmail.com to be included on the mailing list for the 2015 event.
Thanet Open Studios 2014 has been funded by the Artists and York Street Gallery and brought to you this year by Artists -
Emily Tull, Mike Child, Denis Smith & Mike Samson




Brian Homewood
Minster based Artist Brian welcomes you to his garden studio
where he paints in oils and acrylics. Specialising in portraiture
and landscape. Brian has been painting for many years and has
exhibited widely. Many examples of his work are in private
collections worldwide.
Studio 1
Open - All Dates - 10am - 4pm
68 Monkton Road, Minster, CT12 4EE
T 01843 822164
E brianchomewood@gmail.com
W http://www.saatchiart.com/profiles/portfolio/id/237945

Ramsgate West







Emily Tull
Emily's work has been textile/hand stitched based for the past 5
years, with inspiration from curiosity cabinets and tomb
paintings. In recent years nature imagery has featured heavily,
but the main theme is portraiture which has also been included
in this year's RA Summer Exhibition.

Studio 2
Open - 9/10, 16/17 24/25 only - 10am - 4pm
48 London Road, Ramsgate, CT11 0DN
T 07749533422

W www.emilytull.co.uk



Rose Robson
I subvert traditional taxidermy, creating swarm-like sculptures
from a range of different bird skins. As an anatomical
impossibility the work becomes something of a drawing in space,
mapping out the long cylinders created when birds circle and coil
in the sky, and channelling the dramatic impact of a swirling
swarm..
Studio 3
Open - 9/10, 16/17 24/25 only - 10am - 4pm
The Pantiles, 87 London Road, Ramsgate, CT11 ODW
T 07710794755
E contact@roserobson.com
W www.roserobson.com





Caroline Robson
My paintings are a poetic response to the feeling of being in a
garden. Gardens evoke many responses for me; longing and
nostalgia, hope and optimism. These sensations are expressed in
my paintings, creating a subliminally evocative image. I am
interested in growth and decay, texture and pattern and the
visual delight of nature.
Studio 3a
Open - 9/10, 16/17 24/25 only - 10am - 4pm
The Pantiles, 87 London Road, Ramsgate, CT11 ODW
T 07710794755
E carolinerobson@hotmail.co.uk
W www.carolinerobson.tumblr.com


John Curtis
Architect John Curtis was told at college he couldn't paint, so he
did not start until mid life.
He began by painting sheds and progressed to general subjects in
watercolour, drawings and prints.
After retirement he took up etching and lithography. Tutored by
Anne d'Arcy Hughes at her Brighton Print Workshop.
Studio 4
Open - 9/10 & 16/17 August only - 10am - 4pm
7 St. Augustine's Park, Ramsgate, CT11 ODE
T 01843 279519
E a.curtis43@gmail.com






Patricia Bentley

Using landscape/seascape this body of work explores the
concept of other realms, unworldly places beyond this time and
space - even prehistoric. On further examination the viewer may
glimpse a world of a different time and space ... an introduction
to places we may otherwise not know... but inwardly suspect
they exist.
Studio 5
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10am - 4pm
Basement Flat, 7 Grange Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9NU
T 01843 855130
E patricia.bentley@hotmail.co.uk



Brian Bushell
Alongside figure painting, Brian's work explores the beauty and
lyricism of the transience between life and death, and between
death and decay. Working in oils Brian presents a mesmerising
contemplation of the notion that life is never still even after it
has passed. Brian was born in Hackney London.
Studio 6
Open - 16/17 23/24/25 August only - 10am - 4pm
50 Westcliff Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9NT
T 01843 581553
E b_jbushell@hotmail.co.uk






Sharon Hendy

Sharon is a graduate from The London College of Printing where
she developed an interest in Eastern European Animation. This
interest clearly permeates her work as evidenced in the monster
series, a playful take on childhood fears and things that go bump
in the night.
Studio 7
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10am - 4pm
Basement Flat, 31a Spencer Square, Ramsgate. CT11 9LD
T 07578628232
E sharonhendy@btinternet.com
W www.sharonhendy.com
W www.facebook.com/pages/Sharon-Hendy-Illustrator



David Harvey
Since studying at Hornsey College of Art in the sixties David has
continued to paint and draw. Loose sketching and life drawing
are frequent starting points for paintings which encompass a
variety of subjects. Davids work is frequently on display at the
Osborne Studio Gallery, Belgravia.
Studio 8
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - Noon - 4pm
The Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, CT11 9JX

E janiegrout@hotmail.co.uk
W www.facebook.com/thanetopenstudios






Cathy Harvey

Movement, colour and texture come together through the
medium of hand dyed textiles and embroidery. Works take the
form of abstracted compositions adopted from nature and
emotions.
Studio 8a
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - Noon - 4pm
The Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, CT11 9JX

E janiegrout@hotmail.co.uk
W www.facebook.com/thanetopenstudios




Janie Grout
I take my inspiration from the everyday, the beauty in the objects
that enable us to go about our activities without giving them a
second thought. An ongoing catalogue of domestic portraits
explores the objects that through persistence and longevity carve
out their own stature; the overlooked is given precedence.
Studio 8b
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - Noon - 4pm
The Churchill Tavern, 19-21 Paragon, Ramsgate, CT11 9JX

E janiegrout@hotmail.co.uk
W www.janiegrout.co.uk







Mike Child

Mike studied fine art in Kent and worked as a community artist in
Thanet before following interests in pottery in the early 1990s.
He has participated in exhibitions, run courses for adult
education, rural arts groups and local schools, built kilns, held
Raku workshops, and set up a studio in Ramsgate in 2011. Mike's
work is functional and ornamental pottery to larger sculptural
pieces and includes stoneware, earthenware and raku fired ware.
Studio 9
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 4 daily
16 Paragon Street Ramsgate CT11 9JZ





Lee Nicholls
Paintings of colourful and whimsical images often inspired by life
on the coast.
Studio 10

Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
47 Addington Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9JJ

T 07849 650003
W www.leenicholls.co.uk







Robert Onion

Roberts background in interior and architectural illustration has
informed his distinctive graphic style in lino printing and
illustration using strong line and bold colour. His work focuses on
micro and macro views both iconic and unexpected, of hidden
architectural and industrial gems of his adopted home Ramsgate.

Studio 11
Open - 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 4 daily
24 Liverpool Lawn, Ramsgate, CT11 9HJ
T 07801340172
W www.robertonion.com





Ruth Rollason
The smell of the sea and the relative peace and quiet of Thanet
brought Ruth, a Graphic Designer, back to Ramsgate after nearly
30 years in the hubbub of London. Living in this much loved
environment has led her to create coastal inspired works
including calligraphy, typography, ceramics, photography and
other pleasant surprises!
Studio 12
Open - 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 4 daily
76 Crescent Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9QY
T 07939 518 224 mobile 01843 597 226 Landline








Andy Johnson

Since moving to Thanet in 2010 I have devoted my art to linocuts,
the medium is one of constant surprise, from the first layer of ink
on the lino to the reveal of the image on the paper. Each print is
of a limited edition print run of fifty or a hundred. Every print is
unique due to pressure and amount of ink applied, to me a
wonderful change in a uniform digital age.
Studio 13
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
64 South Eastern Road, Ramsgate, CT11 9QE
T 0797 6740746
E andyjjohnson@live.co.uk
W www.andy-j-johnson.co.uk





Mike Samson
Many of Mike's paintings start life as "Plein Air" pieces painted
from life. He believes his work is unashamedly traditional in an
impressionist style. He works in Watercolour and Oils, painting
what he sees - each painting a daily little record of our time.

Studio 14
Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
York St Gallery, York Street. Ramsgate, CT11 9DS
T 07887 477948
E mike@mike-samson.co.uk
W www.mike-samson.co.uk








Suzy Curtis

Something Fishy is the artists own quaint little art gallery
specialising in the marine themed ceramic works, sculptures and
artworks of Suzy Curtis

Situated in the picturesque Royal Harbour in Ramsgate the gallery
offers original one off artworks at reasonable prices.
Studio 15

Open - 9/10, 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Something Fishy The Little Arch Gallery, Arch 2 - Military Road
Ramsgate, CT11 9LG
T 07793-508940
E suzy@suzycurtis.co.uk
W www.suzycurtis.co.uk




Heike Munnelly
I started drawing in 2000. Mostly self taught. Foundation
Diploma in Art & Design 2004. Paintings on canvas and mounted
Acrylic, Watercolour, Pen & Ink and colour - lots of colour!
Animal, portraiture to semi abstract.

Studio 16
Open - 16/17, 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
46 Church Road. Ramsgate, CT11 8RF
T 07765 058850





Ramsgate East





Davina Stevens

Davina has been painting for more than 30 years. Born and raised
in West London she has been involved in many art projects.
Davina uses lots of mediums, she draws her inspirations from
travelling and meeting people. Davina's latter figurative work
became more sensual, as during this time Davina lived in a cave
on the Greek island of Syros....bathing in natural springs and
living as nature intended!.
Studio 17

Open - 9/10 August only - 10 - 4 daily
24 Shaftsbury Street Ramsgate Kent CT11 8JG
T 07810874378

W www.Davinasart.co.uk





Janice George-Allen
A Painter in oils a Lithographer, my subject matter is diverse, a
lively participation with paint and colour to the rural and urban
aspects that claim my interest. I will be showing some recent
original Mono prints and Lithographs of Marilyn Monroe, a fun
quirky side, taken from my oil painting, Published in MARILYN in
Art 2006
Studio 18
Open - 9/10,16/17, August only - 11 - 5 daily (Or by
Appointment)
Sutherland House, 3 Bellevue Road. Ramsgate, CT11 8LB
T 01843 596935
E janice24allen@gmail.com
W www.janicegeorge-allen.com







Lesley Gray

An eclectic mix as I love to experiment with different materials
and subject matter. My exhibition Adventure in Africa (York
Street Gallery 13 20 August) depicts images from a recent visit
to Africa. Many various media. Technique Demos for visitors.
Weather permitting refreshments will be available in the
courtyard. Donated money will go to St. Anthonys Nurturing
Group for disadvantaged children.

Studio 19
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 5 daily
The Victoria Coach House and Mews, Irchester Street ,Ramsgate
CT11 8JH
T 0777 515 4271
W lesleygray99.co.uk





Peter Garrard Askew
Peter Garrard Askew, known as "Garrard" when signing his
artwork was born in Durham, May 1940. His love for driftwood
and recycling forms a major part of his work. Garrard's
conceptual direction tackles controversial issues connected to
current technology. "A need to paint the local landscape"
presents individual styles that are representational.
Image - "Eye of the Storm"

Studio 20
Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 11 - 5 daily
2 Irchester Villas, Irchester Street. Ramsgate, CT11 8JQ
T 07901 329665
E katyaskew66@yahoo.com








David Ridgway

My paintings have often been described as dark and that I must
have a very negative perspective on life. maybe this is the case,
but there is more, much more than this. Close inspection of my
work will reveal a subtlety of colour, texture and line.

Studio 20
Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
The Penshurst Gallery, 16 Penshurst Road ,Ramsgate CT11 8EG
T 07749 003489
E davidridgway33@hotmail.com
W www.penshurstgallery.co.uk





Anastasia G Wildig
Classically trained in Florence and recently selected to exhibit
with the Society of Women Artists at the Mall galleries, Anastasia
moved to Ramsgate to embark on her professional career in
portraiture. Her studio offers paintings, Illustrations, drawings
and plein air oil sketches. Anastasia welcomes commissions and
offers private tuition.

Studio 21
Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 5 daily
16 Garden Flat, Victoria Road, Ramsgate, CT11 8PP
T 07730 735682
F Facebook/AnastasiaG.WildigMA
W www.wildig.webs.com








Sarah Stokes

My painting is a like a journey of discovery- I never quite know
whats going to appear! A free-ing process.
I play intuitively with mainly charcoal, water, ink and acrylic
colours until I feel happy with the picture.


Studio 22
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 5 daily
3 Montefiore Avenue, Ramsgate CT11 8BD

F www.facebook.com/sarahstokesart.co.uk
W www.sarahstokes.co.uk







Notes








Bob Connell
I am a self taught artist. My work varies considerably within the
medium that I use. I love experimenting and will be showing
Pencil drawings, Acrylics, Pastel and even some 3D Artwork. My
pencil drawings can be very detailed and some Acrylic and other
work can be a lot loose. My subject matter varies too from
Figurative Drawings to Abstract Artwork.

Studio 23
Open - 10,17,24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
20 Yarrow Close Broadstairs CT101PW
T 07749803216






Martin Cheek
Martin Cheek is a versatile mosaic artist who initially founded the
technique to incorporate glass fusions into his mosaics. In so
doing, he essentially transformed the art and added unique
textural interest to his work. The intricately detailed glass
fusions, all made by Martin in his workshop, take his mosaics to
another dimension, adding varying degrees of reflectivity and
energy, something not easily obtained using traditional mosaic
materials.

Studio 24
Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Flint House, 21 Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1ET
T 07949 884620
E mrtncheek@hotmail.co.uk
W www.martincheek.co.uk









Ian Barrowcliffe (Ian's 4D)

Flame Worked Glass sculptures, Beads & Pendants. Borosilicate
& Murano Glass. All fired in Kiln to relieve stress. Regardless of
the end result, I find great joy in sculpting glass - witnessing the
transformation of a brittle and cold substance to a molten and
pliable material then back to a solid form again. Nature being the
main inspiration.

Studio 25
Open - 9/10,16/17,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 5 daily
20 Durban Road Margate, Kent CT9 2TE
T 07983591569
F www.facebook.com/pages/Ians-4D






Ysabelle Hambelton

Beautiful homewares, charming accessories and bespoke interior
design services, based in the heart of Margate's Old Town. With
experience in the interiors industry and a passion for all things
"home", Ysabelle loves working on various projects including
furniture restoration and 'upcycling', sewing and crafting,
sourcing, interior design, and styling.

Studio 26
Open -,23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW
T 07798634330
T Twitter: @ysabelleathome
W www.ysabellehambelton.com








Jenny Duff

Designed and made in England, Jenny Duff produces an eclectic
range of table mats and coasters - pop in to the studio to see and
find out more...

Studio 26a
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW
T 07980 622021
T Twitter: @jennyduffmats
W www.jennyduff.co.uk





Anne Ryan

My paintings use found images, often from films. I try to rework
the original meanings and contexts to relate new narratives.


Studio 26b
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW
T 07968819446
W www.greengrassi.com/Artists?aid=25








Clare Youngs

Clare is a designer maker and author of contemporary craft
books. Clare works in paper often utilising vintage ephemera to
produce one off 3D pieces and artworks that are a little bit quirky
and a lot of fun!


Studio 26c
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW
T 07791783413
W www. clareyoungs.co.uk






Mick Arnold

I am currently working on aspects of seascape. This includes
colour, light, atmosphere, form and fluctuates between figurative
and abstract. I work in a variety of materials.


Studio 26d
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Pie Factory Studios, 9 Broad Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1EW
T 07557952492









Othman Abdullah

My painting explores different formal and conceptual territories
combining them to create hybrid forms. I use pattern, text and
image to question these distinctions and interweave culturally-
specific ideas that may appear contradictory. These combinations
create metaphors indicating how cultures change and grow
through new combinations, a process of intercultural exchange.

Studio 27
Open - 16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
21 Fort Hill, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HF
T 07432732978

W www. othmanabdullah.com






Studio 12a

Studio 12a is working studio of award winning designer makers
Mark Fenn and Katherine Priest.
Mark and Katherine work in silver and gold creating bespoke
Jewellery and silverware.
Mark also runs rings in a day workshop for individuals and
couples.


Studio 28
Open - 9/10, 16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
Margate Harbour Arm, Margate, Kent, CT9 1JD.
T 07989287839










Valerie Biddulph

Valerie has been part of a successful family business in
Westbrook for over
10 years. Her narrative oil paintings derive from her love of
original perspective. This exhibition includes work from Seagull
Arts Gallery which also offers art classes, materials and framing.
She graduated from Canterbury Christ Church in 2006.


Studio 29
Open - 16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 11 - 3 daily
Seagull Arts, 127 Canterbury Road, Westbrook, Margate, Kent
CT9 5BD
T 01843 223360

W www.seagullarts.co.uk






Angela Malone

Angela graduated from UCA Canterbury in 2010, having also
studied in Viennas Kunst Akademie. A classical, figurative artist
her thoughtful and humorous pieces explore the notion of
memory and value in various media. The work of this award-
winning artist was displayed for 3 consecutive years in the British
Museum.


Studio 30
Open - 9/10, 16/17 August only - 10 - 4 daily
10 Chilham Avenue, Westgate-on-Sea, CT8 8HD.
T 07803 780050
W www.maloneartworks.com












Jenny Gallagham

Epple Bay Ceramics is run from a studio on the cliff top
overlooking the sea. Inspiration for my work is from the world
around me; from patterns in the sand to falling leaves. I like to
work in bright colourful earthenware; most of my works are
highly decorative and hand painted before glazing.

Studio 31
Open - 9/10/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
137 Sea Road, Westgate on Sea, Kent CT8 8PZ
T 07447 931327

W www. folksy.com/shops/epplebayceramics
F www.facebook.com/epplebayceramics
T twitter@epplebay






Dawn Cole

An artist and printmaker making work in response to the archive
of a WW1 VAD Nurse. Dawns work can be found in the V&A
permanent print collection and she has exhibited widely in the
UK, Europe and Japan

Studio 32
Open - 23/24/25 August only - 10 - 4 daily
9 St Mildred's Avenue, Birchington, CT7 9LD
T 01843 846824
W www.dawncole.co.uk
T Twitter: @DawnMCole














Chris Milham

Chris trained as a commercial artist, then a jewellery
Designer/maker which he now does at his shop Amezar in
Birchington His artwork subjects include Studies of Kent
&Greece. Also his passion for the V Dub scene using his
own photographs. Chris achieves an eclectic mix of work, which
he hopes, is enjoyable to all peoples taste.


Studio 33
Open - 9/16 & 23 August only - 10 - 4 daily
49 Station Road Birchington, Kent CT7 9DJ
T 01843 843744

W www.amezarr.co.uk
F www.facebook.com/ amezarr designer jewellers






Debbie Allardyce

I was heavily influenced by the Fauvist painters of the early 20th
century. After art college, marriage and two daughters to look
after, I took up painting again to decorate the walls of my sparse
house. My love of strident colours and abstraction continued. I
have recently found my passion for art again and have set up my
studio at the Quex Craft Village Where I hold classes. Today my
work encompasses painting as well as multimedia pieces.

Studio 34
Open - 9/16/23/ August only - 10 - 4 daily
Unit 7, Quex Craft Village, Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington,
Kent CT7 OBH
T 07968 582469
E debbiejayne.allardyce@gmail.com













Jo Turner of Turner Rowe Glass Art
Jo Turner is a lamp work glass artist and glass art jewellery
designer. I use the ancient art of lampworking (some call it
flame-work) to produce many different types of bead, which can
incorporate a variety of materials, including fine silver wire and
silver leaf, copper and brass.

Studio 35
Open -16/17 & 23/24/25 August only - 10 4 on Saturdays, 12-3
on Sundays and BH Mons.
Quex Craft Village, Unit 11, Quex Park, Birchinngton, CT7 0BH

T 07714 274490
W www.turnerroweglassart.com
F www.facebook.com/ turnerroweglassart






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