Drawing

PAUL HOWE

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I am self-taught artist based in the English town of Bridgnorth, I have spent over thirty years in the design and publishing industry. Having always nurtured a strong attachment to Fine Arts, and even as a child, he tried his hand at drawing and began his first personal forays into shapes and colours. Later, I regularly attended exhibitions and places of art in his region. I am a passionate person and over the past twenty years, have never missed a chance to document and study numerous styles and different techniques within the Fine Arts. Drawing from all of these resources to enhance his own practice. This long learning effort has today granted me the opportunity to pass on my knowledge and enthusiasm to my students.

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LAURA KEMSHALL

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I’m an artist working with painting, print and textiles from my studio in Shropshire, UK. I love to layer and combine techniques, often mixing drawing and painting with densely worked stitch. I spend a lot of time working in sketchbooks, drawing and gathering information for my work. My work is inspired by the immediate world around me, the people and places I’m familiar with.

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LIZ MELLOR

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I am a Shrewsbury based illustrator working under the name Lizzistration. My work celebrates the people, places and everyday landmarks that shape my life. As a proud Salopian, I draw inspiration from local architecture, pubs, sporting culture and family connections, capturing scenes that hold shared meaning within the community. I work digitally using Procreate, building images through layered line and colour to create vibrant compositions that balance structure with spontaneity.

My illustrations reimagine familiar buildings and moments, using bold colour palettes and transparent overlays to evoke collective memory while reflecting the town’s evolving landscape. The work feels both contemporary and nostalgic, offering a fresh perspective on places people think they know.

Alongside my full-time role as an art teacher, I have developed a home studio where I continue to expand my practice. I am currently exploring ways to translate my digital illustrations into printed and clay-based outcomes, extending my imagery beyond paper. Although my work is rooted in personal experience, it aims to resonate widely through a strong sense of place, identity and community.

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SUZANNE LAWLER

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I am a Painter and Textile artist producing paintings and textile wall hangings with pictorial and abstract themes. I also make functional textile pieces including textile scarves, throws, bags and vessels. I have just introduced a range of Greetings Cards based on sketches made at The Dower House Garden, Morville.