The Gallery by the Sea

by Andy Gallacher I nspiration 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

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