A Stiffkey painter's guide to choosing Norfolk coastal art for your home, from sizing and placement to print quality.

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.

After years of capturing the expansive landscapes of North Norfolk, I've found myself drawn to the intimate scale of still life painting. My first piece in this new series, "The Reach," marks a departure from the wide Norfolk skies to focus on a single, quiet gesture. The Reach, Oil on Canvas The gesture of connection "The Reach" captures the simple act of a hand moving toward a wine glass—a moment charged with anticipation and connection. Painted alla prima with the same bol

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

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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

Just in time for Christmas I am opening my studio from 10am until 3pm on Monday 19th December 2022. Pop in, have a chat, and browse. I will be painting in the studio too. There will be special prices on selected pieces of work. If you cannot make the studio sale, please drop me a message or an email and I'll let you know what pieces are on offer. thesophiawilliams@gmail.com

Fun things to do in #NorthNorfolk in February. #Snowdrop Walk In #Walsingham #Holkham Stories #DeepHistory Coast Fossil Hunt Snowdrops are just fabulous at this time of year. There is nowhere more serene to walk around and see their abundance, than in #Walsingham. Where you can make the day of it. Go for lunch at Victorious or one of the other eateries in the mesmerising village. www.walsinghamabbey.com Perhaps you could book a room at the #Red Lion in Stiffkey. Where you'll

Screenshot Credit: Tristan Gooley, The Natural Navigator, Blog Post: A Plein-Air Artist's Manual I think I tell a stranger on average once a day about how useful it is to read either 'The Secret World of Weather' or 'How to Read Water' by Tristan Gooley- I class myself as a fan of his work. I am in awe of how one person, Tristan, has devoured so many clues on how to read our natural environment. I haven't had cataracts (fingers crossed I won't either) although I feel like a '

Who else is selling their house in Lockdown? I hope my estate agent isn't too annoyed with the constant tagging because of my marketing efforts. I think it's because I can't do much else at the moment due to Lockdown. My creative brain wants to feel productive, and comes up with marketing ideas to sell the house. So far, I've managed to get Rightmove to feature our house on their Instagram page. I've attained over 300 likes for a post on a Facebook group called English Countr

Lockdown mark II has made me reflect on how the past 13 years I've been lucky enough to live in wonderful Wilpshire. I've lived all over the country, Harrogate, Northwich, Manchester and London. I thought it would be great to share the virtues of Wilpshire life. I will miss living in this beautiful place; it is an undiscovered gem. Wilpshire marks the beginning of the Ribble Valley, a wonderful place to live. It has a rich tapestry of history, fabulous food, wonderful walks

I have been able to design and create some tongue in cheek things for myself, my family and my friends. All made with organic cotton, and ar

Shower time. OK, why is it that when I say shower time in my head it is in the same voice as MC Hammer? I digress. I've been uncomfortable for a while about my daily lathering in the shower with a plastic shower puff. I've wanted something better, that doesn't involve using plastic. I've found the solution at Ethical Superstore, Loofah &Co's Body Loofah At a whopping £2.75 it doesn't break the bank either. It bloats up in the shower, morphing into a wide sponge that is the pe

Having been raised on filtered water, it is something I have continued to do and cherish enjoying. Instead of having an inbuilt water source, or a filter under the tap fitted, I've just gone for the traditional water filter jug. Which means that roughly every 45 days I've required a new water filter. Until 3 months ago, when I bought a Phox V2 Water Filter. With the purchase of the Phox V2 Water filter, I am now part of the #RefillableRevolution movement. Instead of disposabl

Oh the feeling of a new apple MacBook Air. It is just bliss. It is beautiful. It feels lovely typing away. The way that everything Apple works together. I am undoubtedly brainwashed into loving all things Apple. It began with my step Dad in the 1990s, he bound into my life and brought with him his beloved Apple Macintosh. Like any love affair my love has evolved and over many technological iterations (iPhone, iPad, MacBook) has been cemented as my technological brand of choi

I am a glass half full woman. Not even COVID isolation will get in the way of that. My husband is someone who will need to self-isolate until a vaccine is created, and therefore, so will I. Confined environments like a hair and beauty salon's are a no-no. Several superficial positives have resulted in my new at home beauty regime. 1. Cruelty, Paraben, and Toxin Free Nails I have discovered a gel polish system from the brand Orly. Their brand is Vegan, cruelty free and formula

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