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Harbourside - Golden Hind Museum Ship Situated alongside the main Quay, is the unique, unmistakable, Museum Ship Golden Hind - a replica of the flagship of Sir. Francis Drake. Visit www.goldenhind.co.uk for more information. At the end of the quay, tucked discreetly into the surroundings, you will find the Purple Penny Amusement Arcade.
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Neal Anthony Carter cannot remember a time when his life was not intimately involved with art, whether in the realms of Fine Art or Music. The inspiration for his work is primarily from an interest in Synaesthesia, the expression of colour and form in relation to music, with themes that are very much entrenched in the `spiritual` and the Zen of landscape. Commissions accepted. See Neal`s work at: Limpet Studio, Hosgood Steps, Higher Street, Brixham. Tel : 01803 883250 Email: art@limpetstudio.com |
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THE STRAND ART GALLERY For the past 34 years, if the English weather has allowed, you will find one, or more, of Brixham`s famous marine artists painting outdoors at Artists Corner on The Strand. When the weather is not so clement a step away (opposite the William of Orange Statue) is The Strand Art Gallery where Bill Stockman (pictured left) and his associated artists display their work. This is the largest gallery of original paintings in the South West, and features work by Bill himself; Mike Jeffries; John Graham; Donald Ayres; Bob Tucker; Don Hughes; Gordon Allen (pictured right); Terry Burke; Karen Chapman and David Deakins. Their combined talents and passions are far too numerous to display here so why not pay a visit to the gallery and see them for yourself. CONTACT: TINA STOCKMAN, Strand Art Gallery , 2 The Strand , Brixham Tel: 01803 854762 Email: strandartgallerybrixham@hotmail.com Website: Click Here |
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The Shoal of Brixham Artists The “Shoal” was launched with an open studios event in 2004. It is dedicated to lifting the artistic face of Brixham and putting it on the map as an excellent source of artistic talent and culture. The work of “The Shoal” was recognised in 2005 when they were awarded The Torbay Artbase Award 2005 for visual arts event/organisation. For more information please contact Nicky Stevenson on 01803 853593 Website: Click Here |
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Julia Finzel M.A. is an internationally renowned artist and photographer. She has exhibited in Europe, UK , Japan and America , and her work is collected world-wide. In 1991 Julia's children's book “Large as Life” was published both in the UK and USA by Harper Collins. “A Printmakers Flora” by Julia and 20 other Dartington printmakers was bought by the V & A Museum in London in 1996. Julia is a highly qualified artist whose paintings, which include landscape, seascape, animals and political satire, can be viewed at her studios in Brixham and Totnes. She also undertakes photographic commissions including portraiture of animals and people. Contact: Tel: 01803 852216 Website: Click Here Email: juliafinzel@yahoo.co.uk |
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Lynne Peets is an outdoor watercolour artist with a passion for light and colour variation. She works directly from her subject, capturing the moment. She is a self taught artist whose work can be seen at her studio in Brixham. Lynne exhibits here and abroad, and has received many awards. Contact: Tel:01803 521479 Website: Click Here Email: lynnepeets@onetel.com |
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Nicky Stevenson Nickys contemporary images of fish, birds and reptiles reflect her optimistic outlook on life.Colourful images capturing her ironic sense of humour are published as cards, prints and limited edition prints (Chase Fine Art Publishers, Wadebridge, Cornwall) and mugs (Ashley Fine Bone China, Stoke on Trent). Nicky now publishes her work through her own business “Random Fish”. Contact: Tel: 01803 853593 Website: Click Here |
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Pru Preston went to St Martins College of Art and gained her degree in Art & Design at Camberwell College of Art. Artistic talent runs in the family as her great grandfather, Sir Arthur Cope was painter to Queen Victoria . From 1968 - 1975 Pru was a self employed Textile & Graphic Designer. In 1976 Pru became a professional mural and trompe l'oeil artist. Since then she has been commissioned for a great many murals encompassing both corporate and private work. Her murals range from painting trompe l'oeil windows for an 18th century house that was being converted into flats to painting a nasturtium around an up lighter. Pru has great enthusiasm for her work and loves creating illusions out of reality. In 2005 she joined the Shoal of Brixham Artists and paints watercolours inspires by Brixham Trawler Race. Commissions welcomed. Contact: Tel: 01803 852085 Website: Click Here Email: pru.p@btinternet.com |
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Monica Gamble Monica is a self taught painter who works mainly in oils on canvas. Born in Devon, educated mostly in Tasmania where southern hemisphere shades & colours made a lasting & profound impact on her painting pallet. Returning to London as a young woman her career enabled her to live & work in many continents around the world from the Africa's (north & south) - Middle East - U.S.A. - Europe and several countries of the former Soviet Union. Monica now lives by the sea in Devon & paints full time mainly Marine and Still Life at the moment. Private Commissions undertaken by arrangement. Contact: Tel: 01803 853288 |
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Situated alongside the Town Hall, you will find Brixham Museum containing a fascinating history of Brixham which you must not miss. Click the image or the blue link to visit their extensive website.
Brixham Museum exists to preserve the heritage of our historic town and fishing port for residents, visitors and future generations. We have an extensive collection of artefacts, maps, books, photographs and documents. We promote research to provide a more accurate interpretation of events and life from Brixham's past, including family history, and conduct archaeological digs. Nearby, is the Brixham Theatre which hosts a variety of amateur dramatic productions throughout the year. Brixham does not have a Cinema, but there are several theatres and cinemas at nearby Paignton and Torquay.
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