I haven't added a new painting since the summer, so here's where I've been.

World-first wine tasting in an 18th-century courtroom at Walsingham Abbey. Full range with Norfolk cheeses, sparkling Bacchus for snowdrop walk. 2-4pm, £35pp includes Abbey admission. Limited tickets.

I'm opening my Stiffkey studio doors this Saturday, 6th December, from 11am-2pm for a relaxed pre-Christmas gathering. It would be lovely to see familiar faces before the holiday rush truly takes hold.What to expectA warm welcome awaits and the chance to see my latest work in the space where it's created. I'll have a selection of original landscape and still life oil paintings available, alongside vintage Norfolk posters, organic cotton bags, and other pieces perfect for Chri

I'm delighted to be pouring wines at Walsingham Farms Shop on Saturday 29th November, from 11am to 12pm. Clovis will continue the tasting from 12pm to 1:30pm. This is an opportunity to taste the 2023 vintage from Walsingham Estate Vineyard - including the Pinot Noir that Jancis Robinson rated highest among English Pinot Noirs under £25, and our Traditional Method Sparkling Bacchus wines. I'll be available to answer questions about the Walsingham Estate Vineyard, our winemakin

Join the NR23 exhibition at Wells Maltings, 4th-14th September, featuring artists from Wells-next-the-Sea, Stiffkey and Warham. Meet Sophia Williams on Thursday 4th, 11am-4pm, showcasing wildlife and landscape paintings using selective focus technique. Free entry, Handa Gallery.

Your complete guide to experiencing Stiffkey's purple sea lavender season, wildlife watching opportunities, and the artistic inspiration behind authentic Norfolk saltmarsh paintings.

've always loved vintage travel posters – those beautifully illustrated invitations that once adorned railway stations, promising escape to Britain's most cherished destinations. Now I'm bringing that nostalgic charm to North Norfolk with my new vintage-inspired poster collection. Each poster is based on my original oil paintings, created on location at Holkham Beach, Wells-next-the-Sea, and in my studio in Stiffkey.

This Bank Holiday Monday, August 25th, I'm swapping my Stiffkey studio for the Aylsham Show. I'm exhibiting in the Art Marquee with a selection of my original landscape paintings. The Aylsham Show has been part of Norfolk's calendar for over 70 years. It's held in Blickling Park, with the Jacobean hall as a backdrop, and brings together prize-winning livestock and the best of the county's local produce. What You'll Find at My Stand I'll be bringing original oil paintings of t

I'm thrilled to share my latest collection of work, featuring both fresh Norfolk landscape paintings and new pieces that incorporate birds and animals native to our beautiful region. My artistic journey continues to evolve as I explore these natural themes through my distinctive style which some have kindly compared to Van Gogh, Hockney, and Monet. Exhibition Details Dates: May 24-26 May 30-June 1 Times: 11am-3pm daily What to Expect: This exhibition represents a blend of fam

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams reveals her favorite Cley Next the sea spots - from wildlife viewing points to local hidden gems

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams reveals her favorite Cley Next the sea spots - from wildlife viewing points to local hidden gems

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams reveals her favorite Blakeney spots - from hidden viewpoints to sunset quay moments that inspire her Norfolk

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams captures North Norfolk's essence in five landscapes - bring home the golden light, vast skies, and coast.

Stiffkey artist Sophia Williams presents five new oil paintings capturing North Norfolk's light - from Blakeney skies to Holkham's sands

In 2025 I am opening up my Stiffkey based studio for an open studios event in May. My studio doors will be open in late May.

Stiffkey to Salthouse District Coastal Marsh Artists Art Trail North Norfolk Coast May 27th until 2nd June 2024

I am opening my studios for 3 days in October. Friday 27th, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th from 10am until 5pm. Drop in and say hi! I'll have a selection of new work, and you can see me working in the studio too. My studio is literally 30 seconds away from the Stiffkey Red Lion pub. You could pop in for a bite after you've popped in to my open studio. Work will be available to buy that is currently not on my website. Here is my address on What3Words: https://what3words.com/lor

*Updated November 2026 Stiffkey Village Guide: North Norfolk Coast Walks, Restaurants & Local Tip Stiffkey is a unique place on the North Norfolk coast, both for visitors and for residents. It offers a way of life that ebbs and flows like the tide. Life here evolves over the months, offering new things to explore, with each new season. Popular with tourists because of its access to the coast, and its position on the North Norfolk coastal path. Have a look at my guide if you'

Paint out Norfolk begins this July, in a couple of weeks. I am participating for the first time in the plein-air (open air) painting event. The skills that you need as a plein-air painter take you beyond the realm of putting oil paint onto a surface. As an artist you've got to be organised, from both an operational point of view, by needing to get all of our kit right through to deciding where to paint and what to paint. The amount of kit that you've got to take with you, is

I've had a flurry of activity over the past few months and have managed to create some new pieces. They have just been added to the website for you to enjoy. If you would like to take a look at any of the pieces in person. A studio visit can be arranged to my artist studio in Stiffkey, Norfolk. 1. Sneak a view of one of the five bridges, Stiffkey Oil on board. 8.3 x 5.8 inches. Sneaking a view of one of the five bridges. Inhaling the rich smell of pineapple eminating from the