Artist Statements
Kathryn Atkinson
I am fascinated by maps, ciphers and formulas which I often incorporate into my work. My work can be abstract or figurative. I use various print processes, collage and watercolour or hand drawn images and experiment with working in more than one medium in the same piece.
I am fascinated by maps, ciphers and formulas which I often incorporate into my work. My work can be abstract or figurative. I use various print processes, collage and watercolour or hand drawn images and experiment with working in more than one medium in the same piece.
Michael Antonas
I always enjoy visiting art galleries; that is why I paint.
I always enjoy visiting art galleries; that is why I paint.
Stephen Harry Asquith.
Known as Squiff, I am a 36 year old father of 2 from Meltham and an oil painter. I love nature, the arts and classic fantasy literature, and I often try to combine these in my paintings. I have over the years worked in the rattiest of corporate race. these days I work towards a slower pace of life. “ The world has an abundance of beauty on offer; we just have to take the time to look for it”.
Known as Squiff, I am a 36 year old father of 2 from Meltham and an oil painter. I love nature, the arts and classic fantasy literature, and I often try to combine these in my paintings. I have over the years worked in the rattiest of corporate race. these days I work towards a slower pace of life. “ The world has an abundance of beauty on offer; we just have to take the time to look for it”.
Nina Bensley.
I work mainly from sketches from en plein air to studio, working with watercolours and pastels. Having lived in the countryside I thoroughly enjoy painting nature as this inspires me. See more of Nina’s work on instagram @landscape.watercolour
I work mainly from sketches from en plein air to studio, working with watercolours and pastels. Having lived in the countryside I thoroughly enjoy painting nature as this inspires me. See more of Nina’s work on instagram @landscape.watercolour
Judith Bleazard.
I work in many mediums and do life drawing, portrait, landscape, still life and abstract works.
I work in many mediums and do life drawing, portrait, landscape, still life and abstract works.
Tony Burke.
I am 73 years old and live in Marsh with my wife Barbara. I have two sons, a daughter and 5 grandchildren. I attended Bradford School of Art in the 1970s and have spent a working life designing things ranging from washing machines to furniture, without ever neglecting my love of watercolour.
I am 73 years old and live in Marsh with my wife Barbara. I have two sons, a daughter and 5 grandchildren. I attended Bradford School of Art in the 1970s and have spent a working life designing things ranging from washing machines to furniture, without ever neglecting my love of watercolour.
Philip Chaloner
Former Biomedical Scientist, later Project Manager - Healthcare Systems. semi-retired. Painting in oils and acrylic, recently introduced to printing. Focus on Life Drawing and Painting but other areas being explored.
Former Biomedical Scientist, later Project Manager - Healthcare Systems. semi-retired. Painting in oils and acrylic, recently introduced to printing. Focus on Life Drawing and Painting but other areas being explored.
Terence Cordery
Likes to paint in most media and have a go at most subjects!
Likes to paint in most media and have a go at most subjects!
Karen Dewhirst
Native to Huddersfield and now retired ,I have always loved to draw, but only took up painting 23 years ago. Working primarily in Acrylics, I sometimes use collage & texture to enhance the vibrancy & depth of colour in my work. Recently I have concentrated on coloured pencils (once viewed as only for children, but now accepted as fine art). I enjoy the level of control and detail that they allow, whilst building colour up in layers achieves a richness to rival paint. Hopefully my artwork reminds the viewer to really look and appreciate the things around them
Native to Huddersfield and now retired ,I have always loved to draw, but only took up painting 23 years ago. Working primarily in Acrylics, I sometimes use collage & texture to enhance the vibrancy & depth of colour in my work. Recently I have concentrated on coloured pencils (once viewed as only for children, but now accepted as fine art). I enjoy the level of control and detail that they allow, whilst building colour up in layers achieves a richness to rival paint. Hopefully my artwork reminds the viewer to really look and appreciate the things around them
Linda Downs
I am a longstanding members of Huddersfield Art Society, having been Exhibition Secretary for 7 years until 2021. Currently I am doing a lot of en plein air, pen and watercolour sketches of views around local villages, and sell cards, prints and mugs of my work at craft fairs and markets. I have also been working on torn magazine paper collages. www.lindadownsartwork.weebly.com Instagram @linda.downs.188, Fb @lindadownsartwork
I am a longstanding members of Huddersfield Art Society, having been Exhibition Secretary for 7 years until 2021. Currently I am doing a lot of en plein air, pen and watercolour sketches of views around local villages, and sell cards, prints and mugs of my work at craft fairs and markets. I have also been working on torn magazine paper collages. www.lindadownsartwork.weebly.com Instagram @linda.downs.188, Fb @lindadownsartwork
John Elliott
I'm a retired chartered surveyor. I'v enjoyed water colour painting for many years. I tend to like old subjects but I have a very tight style. I plan to try and develop painting in acrylic. I find the socializing at my various art clubs very rewarding. I recommend everybody to become a member of an art group no matter what their experience and abilities are. HAS is a outstanding society. Wood sculpture is also a passion of mine.
I'm a retired chartered surveyor. I'v enjoyed water colour painting for many years. I tend to like old subjects but I have a very tight style. I plan to try and develop painting in acrylic. I find the socializing at my various art clubs very rewarding. I recommend everybody to become a member of an art group no matter what their experience and abilities are. HAS is a outstanding society. Wood sculpture is also a passion of mine.
Ron Etherington.
I first took up painting after I retired – about 20 years ago.
I first took up painting after I retired – about 20 years ago.
Matt Evans
Born in 1968 I take inspiration from local surroundings with many favourite themes including florals and townscapes, exhibiting both locally and on the internet also demonstrating for art groups. My work can be seen at: www.facebook.com/matthewevansartist
Born in 1968 I take inspiration from local surroundings with many favourite themes including florals and townscapes, exhibiting both locally and on the internet also demonstrating for art groups. My work can be seen at: www.facebook.com/matthewevansartist
Rosalind Fraser-Johnson
I am a self-taught artist working with many different media, but mainly acrylic, gouache, pastel and ink. I started drawing and painting at the beginning of 2020. Although I have tried and continue to experiment with different subjects, I particularly enjoy doing landscapes and floral works. I do outdoor sketches, but mainly work from my own photographs, although most of the floral works tend to be directly from my imagination. I am very interested in light and shade and the effect on the colours.
I am a self-taught artist working with many different media, but mainly acrylic, gouache, pastel and ink. I started drawing and painting at the beginning of 2020. Although I have tried and continue to experiment with different subjects, I particularly enjoy doing landscapes and floral works. I do outdoor sketches, but mainly work from my own photographs, although most of the floral works tend to be directly from my imagination. I am very interested in light and shade and the effect on the colours.
Gillian Freear
After graduating from Manchester Polytechnic with a degree in Printed Textiles, I worked as a Graphic Designer for various fashion companies. I moved to Huddersfield and after a gap of over twenty years, picked up my brush and continued the joyful journey of painting.
After graduating from Manchester Polytechnic with a degree in Printed Textiles, I worked as a Graphic Designer for various fashion companies. I moved to Huddersfield and after a gap of over twenty years, picked up my brush and continued the joyful journey of painting.
Keith Harris.
My passion is for working outdoors, either painting in oils or sketching in ink and coloured pencil to capture the feeling invoked by the scene in front of me. The subjects range from landscapes through to urban scenes, including industry. My studio work is usually applying the finishing touches to my plein air paintings or working on commissions. Keith can be contacted via his personal website :www. KeithHarris.co.uk
My passion is for working outdoors, either painting in oils or sketching in ink and coloured pencil to capture the feeling invoked by the scene in front of me. The subjects range from landscapes through to urban scenes, including industry. My studio work is usually applying the finishing touches to my plein air paintings or working on commissions. Keith can be contacted via his personal website :www. KeithHarris.co.uk
Louise Heptonstall.
My paintings are mostly abstract and semi abstract influenced by the landscape. I have been painting for 3 years and prefer acrylic paint.
My paintings are mostly abstract and semi abstract influenced by the landscape. I have been painting for 3 years and prefer acrylic paint.
Bob Hryndyj
Bob is a member of the Huddersfield Art Society, Recently retired from Standard Fireworks/Black Cat Fireworks having completed the last 20 years as a graphic design artist. Well known as a cartoonist during this period Bob has drawn and painted for commissions as well as his own pleasure.
Bob is a member of the Huddersfield Art Society, Recently retired from Standard Fireworks/Black Cat Fireworks having completed the last 20 years as a graphic design artist. Well known as a cartoonist during this period Bob has drawn and painted for commissions as well as his own pleasure.
Robert Ingham
Retired member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, I have been a member of HAS since 2014
Retired member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, I have been a member of HAS since 2014
Annabel Maamoun.
Painting for me is a passion. I have to start on a blank canvas and let the subject evolve into different avenues!
Mary McKenzie
I was a late beginner - in the late 1990’s I joined an adult evening class ‘Painting and drawing for fun’ this was followed up with more evening classes where I discovered a love for portraiture and life drawing. I joined Huddersfield Art Society in 2004 - I'm now a member of the Council, the current Membership Secretary and a Trustee. I'm an active member of the society’s Portrait Group, Saturday workshops and enjoy the demonstrations, gallery visits and outdoor painting days. I dabble in pencil and watercolour, and more lately water soluble oils and pastels but my greatest love is acrylic.
I was a late beginner - in the late 1990’s I joined an adult evening class ‘Painting and drawing for fun’ this was followed up with more evening classes where I discovered a love for portraiture and life drawing. I joined Huddersfield Art Society in 2004 - I'm now a member of the Council, the current Membership Secretary and a Trustee. I'm an active member of the society’s Portrait Group, Saturday workshops and enjoy the demonstrations, gallery visits and outdoor painting days. I dabble in pencil and watercolour, and more lately water soluble oils and pastels but my greatest love is acrylic.
Bruce Mulcahy
Born in Dewsbury. I studied Fine Art at Newcastle University and afterwards became a fulltime artist. Most of my work is produced on the spot using oil, gouache or acrylic. I've been a HAS member since winning the Hamer Award in 1991. Also, since 2007, a full member of The Royal Society of Marine Artists ( Mall Galleries, London)
Born in Dewsbury. I studied Fine Art at Newcastle University and afterwards became a fulltime artist. Most of my work is produced on the spot using oil, gouache or acrylic. I've been a HAS member since winning the Hamer Award in 1991. Also, since 2007, a full member of The Royal Society of Marine Artists ( Mall Galleries, London)
Maggie O'Keeffe
My work explores land and sea, weather and atmosphere. I use photographs or drawings from life as a starting point, or else I draw from memories of familiar , much loved places. For me, a good painting is when I can remain open, curious, and playful for as long as possible. I was born in Ireland, achieved a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art, and now live and work in West Yorkshire.
My work explores land and sea, weather and atmosphere. I use photographs or drawings from life as a starting point, or else I draw from memories of familiar , much loved places. For me, a good painting is when I can remain open, curious, and playful for as long as possible. I was born in Ireland, achieved a BA Hons Degree in Fine Art, and now live and work in West Yorkshire.
Jean Parkinson.
I joined HAS in 1954. I paint with oils, acrylics and watercolours covering all kinds of subjects, often outdoors. I have painted landscapes, seascapes, flowers, expressionistic and conceptual paintings, life and portraits.
I joined HAS in 1954. I paint with oils, acrylics and watercolours covering all kinds of subjects, often outdoors. I have painted landscapes, seascapes, flowers, expressionistic and conceptual paintings, life and portraits.
Richard Roads.
I am a self-taught amateur artist. Upon Retiring from being a design engineer, I rediscovered my love of art and work in watercolour, pencil, pastel and oil. After joining our Portrait Group I have gained a passion for portraiture, and have also produced several commission portraits of people and pets.
I am a self-taught amateur artist. Upon Retiring from being a design engineer, I rediscovered my love of art and work in watercolour, pencil, pastel and oil. After joining our Portrait Group I have gained a passion for portraiture, and have also produced several commission portraits of people and pets.
Stacey Shaw
I have been a teacher of art for many years. I now paint for my own pleasure. I work with a variety of media on various subjects but particularly enjoy working with oils. I have chosen to exhibit watercolours of well known Yorkshire scenes as I enjoyed capturing the atmosphere in their strong bright colours. Thank you for looking at my pictures!
I have been a teacher of art for many years. I now paint for my own pleasure. I work with a variety of media on various subjects but particularly enjoy working with oils. I have chosen to exhibit watercolours of well known Yorkshire scenes as I enjoyed capturing the atmosphere in their strong bright colours. Thank you for looking at my pictures!
Jo Sykes.
This year my interests have moved from portraiture to mixed media abstract expresssionism. I have really enjoyed the freedom and liberation to explore colour, layers, texture and mark making at a deeper and more personal leve.
You can see more of my work, and the progress in my art journey, on instagram @ jo_sykes_artist.
This year my interests have moved from portraiture to mixed media abstract expresssionism. I have really enjoyed the freedom and liberation to explore colour, layers, texture and mark making at a deeper and more personal leve.
You can see more of my work, and the progress in my art journey, on instagram @ jo_sykes_artist.
Rachel Sykes
I have been a member of Huddersfield Art Society since 2015, and I paint and draw a wide variety of subjects including landscapes, townscapes, still life/floral and abstracts. I work in watercolour, acrylic, graphite and ink, and I have found acrylic to be my favourite medium.
I have been a member of Huddersfield Art Society since 2015, and I paint and draw a wide variety of subjects including landscapes, townscapes, still life/floral and abstracts. I work in watercolour, acrylic, graphite and ink, and I have found acrylic to be my favourite medium.
Sue Toft
Sue is a passionate painter who's art is a colourful, expressive response to what she loves or is moved by, such as dramatic skies, seasonal changes and the rugged wildness of the North Yorkshire coast. She uses palette knives and scratches into the paint to depict layers of texture representative of the landscape. Her aim is to create a mood or atmosphere that captures the essence of her subject and evokes a sense of place.
Sue is a passionate painter who's art is a colourful, expressive response to what she loves or is moved by, such as dramatic skies, seasonal changes and the rugged wildness of the North Yorkshire coast. She uses palette knives and scratches into the paint to depict layers of texture representative of the landscape. Her aim is to create a mood or atmosphere that captures the essence of her subject and evokes a sense of place.
Shirley Waddington.
After taking early retirement in 2006 I had the time to follow my love of drawing, particularly old buildings. However, being part of Huddersfield Art Society has widened my scope and allowed me the opportunity to experience many different styles and media.
After taking early retirement in 2006 I had the time to follow my love of drawing, particularly old buildings. However, being part of Huddersfield Art Society has widened my scope and allowed me the opportunity to experience many different styles and media.
Caro Ward
Finding inspiration in the sculptural shape of the equine form. I like to portray the animal by applying paint in random plains of colour and texture. This allows the painting a sense of freedom gives it ambiguity and serendipity. The composition is about viewing a fleeting image which adds narrative and drama.
Finding inspiration in the sculptural shape of the equine form. I like to portray the animal by applying paint in random plains of colour and texture. This allows the painting a sense of freedom gives it ambiguity and serendipity. The composition is about viewing a fleeting image which adds narrative and drama.
David Whiting.
I taught art in schools for 28 years until 1996, overlapping with 25 years teaching art in adult education until 2012. I have been a member of the Society Council for 20 years, filling a number of different roles including President from 2017 to 2020. Artistically I favour acrylic, water colour and pastel, and subjects featuring locations having pleasing personal memories
I taught art in schools for 28 years until 1996, overlapping with 25 years teaching art in adult education until 2012. I have been a member of the Society Council for 20 years, filling a number of different roles including President from 2017 to 2020. Artistically I favour acrylic, water colour and pastel, and subjects featuring locations having pleasing personal memories
Karen Whitwam
I am a plein air artist and usually do the majority of my work outdoors. I also really enjoy abstract work and using different media.
I am a plein air artist and usually do the majority of my work outdoors. I also really enjoy abstract work and using different media.
Sumudu Wijesinghe
Originally from Sri Lanka and now living in Huddersfield, Sumudu is a member of the Huddersfield Art Society and CollaborARTi. Her artistic repertoire includes traditional, modern and abstract styles. Her favorite way to work is with acrylic paints on canvas and wooden boards.
Originally from Sri Lanka and now living in Huddersfield, Sumudu is a member of the Huddersfield Art Society and CollaborARTi. Her artistic repertoire includes traditional, modern and abstract styles. Her favorite way to work is with acrylic paints on canvas and wooden boards.
Renee Wild
I attended night school life drawing at the age of sixteen whilst at college studying Education. I took Graphic art once weekly. I didn’t start exhibiting until family grew up! I have had my work in many galleries including Manchester Academy of Art.
I attended night school life drawing at the age of sixteen whilst at college studying Education. I took Graphic art once weekly. I didn’t start exhibiting until family grew up! I have had my work in many galleries including Manchester Academy of Art.
Glen Williams.
I grew up in working class family in South Yorkshire and most of my relatives were either miners or steelworkers or married to miners or steelworkers and that is reflected in a lot of my work. Because of that Northern working-class up-bringing my work is centred on working class people. Whether it’s how we lived 50 or 60 years ago, or vibrant and modern cities or even my derelict factories and buildings.
I grew up in working class family in South Yorkshire and most of my relatives were either miners or steelworkers or married to miners or steelworkers and that is reflected in a lot of my work. Because of that Northern working-class up-bringing my work is centred on working class people. Whether it’s how we lived 50 or 60 years ago, or vibrant and modern cities or even my derelict factories and buildings.
Carol Wood
Carol works in a variety of different media but a particularly acrylics producing a range of work from portraits, abstract and landscape, and is a keen en plein air painter. She also runs the society's life drawing group.
Carol works in a variety of different media but a particularly acrylics producing a range of work from portraits, abstract and landscape, and is a keen en plein air painter. She also runs the society's life drawing group.