About Alice Hole NAPA ASGFA
Member of the National Acrylic Painters' Association (NAPA)
Associate member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (SGFA)
Associate member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (SGFA)
As an artist, I can’t help but be constantly inspired by my surroundings in Cornwall where I live. I love the beautiful landscapes which change with the seasons, dramatic coastlines with vast skies, rolling turquoise seas and the historic mining towns with their quirky architecture and meandering lanes. The light in Cornwall is like nowhere else and like many artists before me, this continues to be a main source of my inspiration.
Drawing and painting has always been a passion of mine since I could first pick up a pencil and paintbrush! I studied a degree in metals and textiles at university which I enjoyed, but it was my sketchbooks which became the real focus of my work, and where my creativity flourished.
This really began to develop after moving to Helston, ‘The Gateway to The Lizard’ deep in the heart of south west Cornwall in 2012.
My work is a personal response to my surroundings in Cornwall. I am interested in the interaction between the people who have dwelt in the area throughout the centuries to the present day and the harsh but beautiful landscape. Within my work I examine the way people have tried to harness the land and sea to survive by looking at the fishing, farming and mining industries and the towns, harbours and agricultural land that have grown up around them. I also find hidden corners of the Cornish countryside which people may have missed and aim to portray the echoes of the past I see within them. I like to see what others may have missed and show the character of this dramatic environment, drenched in that special Cornish light. My aim is to make people feel a part of my artwork so that they can almost ‘walk into’ a drawing or painting, imagining what is just around the corner and creating their own story inspired by the piece.
Drawing and painting has always been a passion of mine since I could first pick up a pencil and paintbrush! I studied a degree in metals and textiles at university which I enjoyed, but it was my sketchbooks which became the real focus of my work, and where my creativity flourished.
This really began to develop after moving to Helston, ‘The Gateway to The Lizard’ deep in the heart of south west Cornwall in 2012.
My work is a personal response to my surroundings in Cornwall. I am interested in the interaction between the people who have dwelt in the area throughout the centuries to the present day and the harsh but beautiful landscape. Within my work I examine the way people have tried to harness the land and sea to survive by looking at the fishing, farming and mining industries and the towns, harbours and agricultural land that have grown up around them. I also find hidden corners of the Cornish countryside which people may have missed and aim to portray the echoes of the past I see within them. I like to see what others may have missed and show the character of this dramatic environment, drenched in that special Cornish light. My aim is to make people feel a part of my artwork so that they can almost ‘walk into’ a drawing or painting, imagining what is just around the corner and creating their own story inspired by the piece.
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Galleries & Exhibitions
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Originals and prints at The Square at Porthleven, 7 Fore Street, Porthleven, TR13 9HQ
Originals, greetings cards and postcards in Pictures & Things Gallery, 79 Meneage St, Helston TR13 8RB Originals and prints in the Emporium Helston's Window Shopping Event, 6 - 8 Church Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8TG 'Lines Entwined, Porthleven' exhibited as part of the The Royal West of England Academy 168th Open Exhibition 2020 December 5th 2020- March 7th 2021- Royal West of England Academy, Queen’s Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 1PX Click here for details 'Unwavering the Boat Returns, Cadgwith' exhibited as part of the South West Academy of Fine Art's online open exhibition 'Refelections 2020' November 4th- December 11th Click here |
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Blogs about Alice
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The Gentleman Crafter - a lovely detailed blog interviewing me about my work as part of his fabulous Worldwide Wednesday feature CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG
Jackson's Art Supplies - a blog in the form of an interview about how I work and what inspires me CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG Birchall's Tea - a blog about how Cornwall has inspired my artwork as part of their 'Birchall's Britain' campaign CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG Artist Scribbles - a lovely introduction to me and my work CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG Cult Pens - A blog mostly about my drawing CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG |
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Awards
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The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2015 - Finalist and Alpha Shop Award winner with 'Newlyn Harbour'
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2016 - Finalist with 'Autumn at Loe Pool' Jackson's Art Supplies Acrylic Painting Competition 2016 - Runner up prize for 'Falling Leaves Hide the Path so Quietly' The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2017 Exhibition - Global Art Supplies Award for 'Back to Helston' The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2018 Exhibition - Daler Rowney Award The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2019 - Finalist with 'Perspective on the Past, Cadgwith' The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2019 Exhibition - The President's Award for 'First Port of Call, Porthleven' The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2020 - Finalist with 'Autumn's Gentle Drift, Penrose' The SAA Artists of the Year 2020 - Best Professional Boats or Seascape Award for 'Lines Entwined, Porthleven' |