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Artist trio exhibition: Otter Artist’s Society Pop Up. Mill Lane, Wimborne. 23-24 August

An opportunity to view the work of three artists OTTER ARTIST’S SOCIETY in The Studio, Mill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1JQ As well as my recently produced illustrations, paintings and prints, you will be able to enjoy the wildlife paintings of Cliff Towler Cliff Towler https://www.instagram.com/clifftowler/ – and Fluid Art of Julie Vatcher Julie Vatcher https://www.instagram.com/julievatcherartist/.…
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Lulworth Castle Wedding Painting

Sister’s Lulworth Castle wedding inspires especially commissioned painting gift

A brother and his wife, kindly commissioned me to paint Lulworth Castle, to be their wedding gift. The sister will marry an American gentleman from Rhode island – at the beautiful Lulworth Castle. “Hi Shaun, we just wanted to thank you again for the brilliant painting. It brought my sister to tears, they both loved…
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Ms Attenborough commissioned Shaun Forward for painting

Housewarming commission commemorates living together over the years

A good friend who had shared living with a couple wanted to mark the occasion of the couple’s first home acquired together, with a painting to remind them of their journey. “Good moooorning Shaun!! I gave Meg and Sam the painting last night, they were absolutely blown away, they love it so much! They couldn’t…
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Accepted as member of the Otter Artist’s Society

I am thrilled to have been invited to join the recently formed, ‘Otter Artist’s Society‘ – part of the contemporary Otter Gallery in Mill Lane, Wimborne. This collective has been created to unite working artists in Wimborne and surrounding areas, fostering a supportive community in the often solitary nature of the life of an artist.…
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Clavell Tower commission delivered

I was delighted to present Mr and Mrs Morgan with their commissioned painting, ‘Clavell Tower – the original’ at the weekend. Kimmeridge Bay holds special memories for Mrs Morgan, who asked me to paint this piece having seen my pen & ink drawing of the tower at my recent solo exhibition at the Hatch Gallery…
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Plein air at Studland

What a glorious day for a painting outdoors! Our group had planned to paint at the Isle of Purbeck golf course, but too many restrictions were imposed and we were unable to access any suitable viewpoints. So most of us headed off elsewhere. I opted for South Beach at Studland. It was positively tropical there…
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