6th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 43 v SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES v Hampshire Open Studios Richard Paul Art – Venue 90 Romsey based artist Richard Paul, paints the people and places of Hampshire and Britain. Each oil painting is a portal into a moment, drawing you in with small details and creating an atmosphere with his subtle use of colour. At venue 90, you can see dozens of his original paintings around the house and garage, and many 3d works in wood and metal too. Wander as you please, and chill in the delightful garden haven. Open all ten days, 10am - 5pm. Right: Southsea kites by Richard Paul PETER FROST – VENUE 70 Peter Frost is well known for his long-standing voluntary work to help protect and care for the New Forest. For over thirty ve years he devoted his time and energy to conserving this remarkable landscape. He served as Chairman of the New Forest Association for seventeen years and is now the Association’s Vice President. Peter also spent nine years as a Verderer and eight years as a member of the New Forest National Park Authority. Peter has now stepped back from his conservation roles to focus on painting. A keen observer of nature, Peter draws much of his inspiration from the Forest itself. His deep a ection for the ancient woodlands, shines through in many of his paintings. His love of the Solent, and of the Forest’s streams and rivers, re ects another long-held interest: shing. Peter especially enjoys painting outdoors, hoping to capture those fleeting moments when light, atmosphere, and place come together. Finishing the paintings in his studio in Fletchwood Lane, Netley Marsh. Visitors are welcome to view his work, and his paintings can also be seen at the Forest Gallery in Lyndhurst. Peter also shares short videos on YouTube under Frost Ramblings New Forest, many of which include his painting trips and re ections on the landscape he loves. Scan the QR code to view Frost Ramblings New Forest on YouTube FRANCES MASON - VENUE 56 Frances is joined this year by Jenny, Judy and erese, in the lovely New Forest village of Pilley, Saturday 22nd - Monday 31st August, 11am – 5pm daily. Frances will be exhibiting her atmospheric forest paintings, prints, artist books and cards, with information on the di erent printmaking techniques on show in the studio. Jenny will be showing her prints and cyanotypes. Judy will have artist books, mokuhanga prints and calligraphy and erese will be showing her ceramics for the rst time. The range of printmaking on show will range from intaglio and drypoint prints, monoprinting, screenprinting, mokuhanga prints and cyanotype. Frances has retired from New Forest Mohair, so unfortunately there will no longer be any yarns or textiles but there are still some lovely angora goats to say hello to. ere are several other artists exhibiting in Pilley, so do pop over and have a look. Contact Frances on: 01590 679921 or email: francesmasonart@gmail.com if you would like a guide listing all the artists in the area who are taking part. Frances, Jenny, Judy and Therese VENUE 56 Paintings, prints, calligraphy, artist books, collages, cyanotypes and cards Saturday 22nd August – Monday 31st August 11am to 5pm daily Linden, Jordans Lane, Pilley, Lymington SO41 5QW
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