The Gallery by the Sea

Due to a recent change in my personal circumstances, I have developed an additional interest to complement my day job. Having been a gallery manager for 26 years, I am approaching my 27th anniversary on 1 August. I have returned to a hobby I shared with my father at least 10 years before I joined the gallery. This involves restoring old frames. He ran an art business that often required new frames for antiquarian images, which suited older, more traditional frames. Occasional

I have always loved painting but never made the time to enjoy it seriously until being inspired by the beautiful paintings of Claire Louise Dowson at Ferini Art Gallery. I have been painting for around six years now and, over that time, have enjoyed experimenting with fluid art, watercolour, acrylics and landscape painting through workshops. Each experience has helped me develop my skills and understanding of colour, light and composition, eventually leading me to discover wi

Dionne Ible is a Bedfordshire-born mosaic artist whose work is deeply rooted in her Caribbean heritage. The daughter of parents who migrated from the twin-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the early 1960s, she creates vibrant mosaic artworks that celebrate culture, identity and storytelling through colour, texture and symbolism. Before becoming a full-time artist, Dionne spent many years working as a Legal Secretary. Although grateful for the stability, she found hers

David Buck was a truly remarkable man whose imagination knew no limits. Although he sadly passed away at the age of 64, his legacy lives on through his extraordinary surreal artwork, inspired by parallel worlds and alternate universes. He had a wonderfully creative mind, an open heart, and a unique way of seeing beauty and possibility beyond the ordinary. He will always be remembered with love, and his art will continue to inspire those fortunate enough to experience it.

I am a multi disciplined artist whose practise spans painting and sculpture. Guided by instinct I refuse to be confined to a single medium. Instead, I mixed materials fluidly, allowing the physical process of creation to mirror the complex layered nature of identity. My work explores how we define ourselves, specifically investigating the social constructs of skin colour. I examine how rigid definitions of “black” and “white” have historically fuelled discrimination and shape

by Andy Gallacher Inspiration is a word often asked of me, where does it come from, where do I get my ideas - What makes me paint? I could delve into an endless list of inspirational tips borrowed from fellow artists but none of them could tell the real story. Inspiration for me is an emotion, an urge to reproduce an image I’ve seen or a photograph sent to me that opens my eyes and makes me think WOW! My work is a reflection of me, what I see, what I feel - ultimately I try t

I n the Ceramics Community a “new potter“ is not identified by how long since they first found clay, but by their wide eyed amazement at the variety of making methods, firing techniques and finished effects, and by an enthusiasm to try them all. As time goes by, your new potter develops a passion for one specialism. Their ceramic ideas become laser focused on perfecting the techniques needed for their chosen area of ceramics. This change is widely seen as a step into becoming

Information gleaned from Marc Childs, Lee Childs, Karen Childs, Ernie himself and many others. E very so often in life, an artist appears and despite many years of hard work and talented production, never really gains the public plaudits they deserve until after their passing. Such an artist was Ernie Childs; potter, sculptor, painter, historian and family man. In 1977, Ernie and his wife Karen opened Great Yarmouth Pottery, starting in a shed, then within two years, the Sout

Truth is I think everyone can draw. I always refer to my artworks as my scribbles. Drawing is simply mark-making and we can all do that. In fact I’m all for doing things the unconventional, or ‘wrong’ way. My semi-abstract style with its bold, expressive mark-making prioritises feeling and mood over literal interpretation. I work mainly in dry media and paint, but also in ink when sketching en plein air. It will come as no surprise then when I say I am by no means a trained a

If you ask the majority of East Coast mariners, they would not have heard of Pakefield Lighthouse, in fact some life long residents of Pakefield are unaware of its existence! The continually shifting sandbanks of this part of the coast make navigation very difficult between the Barnard and Newcome sand banks. In July 1831, the committee of Trinity House Elder Brethren contracted London Architect Richard Suter to design a lighthouse to assist ships make a safe passage through

by Andria Prime (5 images) I work in variety of materials, from oil and acrylic paints, inks, pencils and charcoals, to soft and oil pastels. But for some reason the onset of autumn starts me twitching with ideas for Linocuts. And by the time winter arrives, the frosty days and dark evenings give time for design and planning, carving and print runs. As for many of us, my first taste of lino printing was at school. I rediscovered it when I came across a basic lino kit about

By Michaela Hobbs A nother successful year has transpired at Ferini. We have showcased a diverse range of artwork, including solo and group shows, as well as themed shows. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have. graced our venue with their presence. We are pleased to announce a comprehensive exhibition schedule for 2026. Notably, our annual pottery show, a highly anticipated event among our patrons, will be featured prominently in the upcoming magazine. In my capacit