Until the 8th May we are hosting Skateboards for freshwater skatepark funds 

On the walls of the Cafe will be a selection of artists taking part in Open Studios from this creative Hamlet of Monkton Village

At Monkton Arts we have 3 studios upstairs housing 5 resident artists,  and Arts Space across the road which houses one resident artists and Jenna and Dawns office and work space. 

If you would like to put your name down to have a studio we will contact you if one becomes available. Email monktonarts@gmail.com

Just looking!

So here we are at the artist statement bit. Hi I'm Sandy, I have a studio at Monkton and another at home. I am following a lifetime pursuit (in other words I was born this way!!) and brought it with me to the Island 8 years ago. I'm not going to try and expand what I do or why when I don't even know myself; suffice it to say that I have a prodigious output in a variety of materials (paint and brushes included, but not exclusive) on different surfaces. A lot of it is to do with the figure (but not all) and I will let you know when I have found the answer to everything (which probably won't be anytime soon!). Until then feel free to purchase anything you see at Monkton and visits to my home studio are very welcome (just don't expect me to explain anything !)

Yours sincerely Sandy Kendall xx

Artists Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.kendall.5439

Website: https://www.sandykendallart.co.uk/

Open studios website: https://www.isleofwightopenstudios.co.uk/artist-gallery/sandykendall/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandykendallart/

The Island’s beautiful flora and fauna has been a significant inspiration behind Verity’s work, particularly her love of sailing and the reflections of light she’s observed in the sea. This has translated into her painting as a playful experimentation with lighting.

Artists Links:

Website: www.veritypetraits.co.uk 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verity_bairdart/

info coming soon 

I am a mixed-media artist working with collage, watercolour, acrylic and drawing. My work is inspired by nature, flowers and abstract imagery, and I enjoy experimenting with colour, texture and intuitive creative processes.

I see myself as a late bloomer in the art world. Turning 50 encouraged me to explore more than just working life and reconnect with creativity. Returning to college gave me the opportunity to develop my own style and discover hidden talents through art and reflective journaling.

Being part of the art group has been an important step in growing my confidence and developing new work for the upcoming August exhibition.

Artists Links:

Coming Soon 

I am now a painter.

Before committing to becoming a full time artist in North Norfolk my life passed through most of the arts in one way or another.  I began as a dancer, then trained to become a professional actor, turned my hand to writing and even had the joyous experience of working at Glyndebourne Opera House.  Therefore movement, drama, imagination and musicality all have a part to play in my work.

I realise I am mercurial; therefore my output and what may be termed a ‘style’ is not necessarily consistent.  I draw inspiration from many sources, using most mediums, although oils remain my bedrock.  I produce my most representational work from the ever-changing, extraordinary  landscape – moody skies; vibrant grassland; sombre marshes.  My abstract work – abstract expressionism I guess – tends to be quirky, original and comes from a more spontaneous place.  I love shapes and colour; I love the process of discovery.  From my earliest days in a rehearsal room until now, forming a finished product from raw material has always enlivened me.

So, yes, vibrant and colourful or understated with muted tones.  These creative decisions can only be made from the objects; the views themselves. The subject dictates.