Sylvie Hartley, a lanscape painter who grew up in the impressionist area next to the river Seine. In Deal and its environs, she likes to paint the sea and its changing skies and 'catch those furtive moments where colour and light produce emotions'. Private viewing, SEAs Gallery, Astor Theatre, 2nd April, 2025.
Gillian Bull, a maker of tapestries since the 1970s. Gillian continues to explore uses for this ancient and tactile artform. Private viewing at the SEAs Gallery, Astor Theatre, 2nd April, 2025.
Prue Cross, a painter of semi-abstract land and seascapes. Prue has an interest in multimedia art which influenced her career in upholstelry and textiles. Private viewing, SEAs Gallery, Astor Theatre, 2nd April, 2025.
Malin, a lifestyle model and Harli, a ceramicist, enjoying a glass or two at Pascal's Wine Stall, Deal Market, 5th April, 2025.
Jan May, a former audio visual expert and portrait photographer who I met over a coffee at The Hog on the Run, Deal Market, 5th April, 2025.
David and Debbie. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Derek, a laser wood carver and illustrator. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Jackie, of Jack of Diamonds Art. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Zena of Pouring Paintings. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Josephine who makes beaded art jewellery. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Mave who makes crocheted toys and other objects. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Kate who makes lovely origami artworks and jewellery. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Lesley of LoveLeigh Bears. Craft Fair for the Leaps and Bounds Community Project, The Landmark Centre, 12th April, 2025. The project promotes independence and provides skills for adults with learning disabilities.
Terry and Gavin. 1815: Interiors - Art - Antiques. Deal Market, 19th April, 2025.
Gabby and Tom, from Wellington, New Zealand, living and working in London. Gabby is a teacher and Tom is an ecologist. Deal Market, 19th April, 2025.
Binky and Phil, buying flowers and plants at Deal Market, 19th April, 2025.
Trevor in the beer garden at the Landmark Centre, 19th April, 2025. Trevor spent his life at sea, mostly in the merchant navy and other "nefarious stuff".
Alan, Nicky and Rocket having a beer outside Smugglers Records and micropub, King Street, 19th April, 2025.
My friend, Mario, a photographer and digital dabbler. Hog on the Run, coffee and snack bar, Deal Market, Saturday, 25th April, 2025.
Michelle, a lorry driver, and Doug, an engineer. Hog on the Run coffee and snack bar, Deal Market, 25th, April, 2025.
Pauline a former receptionist at a GP Surgery and Trevor, a former seaman and Kent coal miner. Hog on the Run Coffee and Snack Bar, Deal Market, 25th April, 2025.
Katelynn and Ella, students. At the Real Deal Roasters coffee bar, Deal Market, 25th April, 2025.
Toby, a painter down from London, capturing the fishing boats on Deal Beach. 25th April, 2025.
