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Butterfly Field at Sunset

Posted by Phil Hawker on Sunday, April 8, 2018, In : Digital Art 
It's taken over a year and a half but the butterflies are finally back! This new digital original is called 'Butterfly Field at Sunset'. Prints are available from £12.50 (mounted unframed) or £25 (framed). Full details here

- Phil

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In the Depths

Posted by Phil Hawker on Monday, February 26, 2018, In : Pictures and Paintings 


Another new picture!

Swimming through the warm ocean currents, these fish are blissfully content with their liquid home!

Original £70
Prints from £8.50

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Hillside Homes

Posted by Phil Hawker on Saturday, February 17, 2018, In : Pictures and Paintings 


Our latest painting!

The river flows quickly down the hillside and floods into the plain, from where it meanders slowly to the sea. Homes can only be built upon the hills, out of harm's way.

Indelible ink and water-based dyes.

Original £90
Prints from £12.50

See more here


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We're back!

Posted by Julia Hawker on Saturday, February 17, 2018, In : Pictures and Paintings 

After far too long Summerlands Art is back!

Please forgive us for the long gap. We've moved across the country to sunny Weymouth with new works as well as your old favourites.

You are welcome to email, message, phone, text or even write to us if you'd like to ask about anything we do.

Commissions are always welcome. Please contact us to discuss what you'd like.



.. and here's the first new painting - 'Safe Harbour', painted using water-based dyes and indelible pens.

Nestled under the luscious green...


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Scarlet Masts

Posted by Julia Hawker on Sunday, February 5, 2017, In : Pictures and Paintings 
New picture - 'Scarlet Masts'

Today fishing continues to flourish in Old Town, Hastings, where tall Net Shops are a unique feature. All fifty are black and wooden and originally built to store fishing gear over the winter. Usable space was at a premium, so Net Shops had to expand upwards when extra space was needed.

When sketching on the shingle beach in Old Town, I was also attracted by the glorious shades of red I saw reflected around me and decided to make these a feature.

The original measur...

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The Approaching Storm

Posted by Julia Hawker on Friday, February 3, 2017, In : Pictures and Paintings 
All is colourful and bright in this little seaside town. But a storm is coming and only the fish, in their underwater world, are safe from it. Original £175, prints from £22.50. See it here



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Butterfly Heart

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, In : Digital Art 
Another foray into the colourful world of butterflies! Click here to view



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Standing Proud

Posted by Julia Hawker on Saturday, July 30, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings 

This iconic lighthouse really does stand proudly, whether viewed from the sea or from the top of the majestic white cliffs.

We have just sold the original today (thank you so much, Claire Gill!) but framed and unframed prints are available. Click here to view



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Sovereign Shingle

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings 

Houses and flats for homes; the harbour for watery refuge; wooden groynes to hold the beach in place; Martello Tower no 66 to remind us of more violent, invasive times.

All these features, planned and built by us, are outlived by the natural beauty of the coast. Sea-smoothed pebbles; hardened empty shells and starfish help to remind us of life where sea meets shore.

More details here

Julia x



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Blaze

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings 

Cold angular tower blocks are engulfed in cascading heat whilst the burningly hot river bubbles by. See it here

- Julia x


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Ribbons and Ripples

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings 
I've been inspired by the restless sea and how it affects the homes so close to its edge yet not the creatures beneath the waves. On land, there is turmoil while under the surface of the water, the creatures seem to be unaffected. Add a dash (or lots!) of colour and you have the result - Ribbons and Ripples. I really hope you like it! You can see it here
Julia x



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Over and Under

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, May 31, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Land and sea meet at a bubbling border where the natural and built worlds collide and mix. View page



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New acrylic paintings!

Posted by Julia Hawker on Friday, January 29, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings 

I've recently been on an acrylics course run by Josie Tipler. This has inspired me to have a go at using this medium again. 

1. Landing Ahead!

These three great tits have spotted something tasty on the bird table. Who will reach it first?

Acrylic paints including iridescent medium on Hannemuhle Aquarell 'Cornwall' acid-free, age-resistant, watercolour paper - 450gsm

Original approx. 30cm x 19cm framed £50
Framed prints £12.50 - £25
Unframed prints £7 - £12.50



2. Running Free

The silver mare gall...


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New painting - Sovereign Sailors

Posted by Julia Hawker on Friday, November 6, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Here is my latest painting! I've loved capturing the lively ways in which the Sovereign Sailors skim the ever changing waves east of the pier! You can see more about the painting here



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Cake, coffee ... and artwork!

Posted by Julia Hawker on Thursday, August 20, 2015, In : Events 
We had a lovely, friendly Tuesday morning this week when four friends from tennis came round for coffee, cake and a browse through some of our artistic work. The photos show how it all looked in our conservatory just before they all arrived! - Julia x









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Sea Breeze - new painting

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Just a warm, gentle breeze enables the bunting to wave gently and the flags to flap. It's such a great start to a beautiful day!

Prints of 'Sea Breeze' are now available!



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Butterfly Miniatures - only £25 each

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, In : Digital Art 

Our Butterfly pictures are now available as framed miniatures. Set 1 is called 'Butterfly Kaleidoscopes' and includes 'Butterfly Moon', 'Butterfly Treasure', 'Butterfly Sunset' and 'Butterfly Meadow'. The pictures are 11cm square and are in 23 cm square black or white frames. They cost just £25 each and are available at www.summerlandsart.co.uk

Two more sets on the way soon!

Phil




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Butterfly Meadow

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, In : Digital Art 
Here is the fifth picture in the 'Butterfly Kaleidoscopes' series. This one is called 'Butterfly Meadow' and it joins "Butterfly Treasure', 'Butterfly Moon', 'Butterfly Sunset' and 'Butterfly Winter'. I finished 'Butterfly Meadow' some time ago but have only just got around to putting it up. It will be available in 16" x 12" and 20" x 16" frame sizes, mounted or framed. I'll also soon be posting a whole set of Butterfly Miniature pictures. Watch this space! - Phil



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Bobbing Boats, Tenby

Posted by Julia Hawker on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings 

A new painting! 'Bobbing Boats, Tenby' 

Tenby's colourful beauty never fails to inspire me. This time i've tried to capture the movement I saw within and on the water. The boats were bobbing cheerfully on the choppy surface of the sea and I could glimpse many pinkish fish below the surface.

Julia x




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See our paintings at 'Tennis in the Park'!

Posted by Phil Hawker on Sunday, May 3, 2015, In : Events 

We are delighted that we have been allowed to exhibit some of our artwork at the Love All cafe in Gildredge Park. Thank you to Francis Mackie for kindly allowing us to do this!

Please come and visit this friendly cafe, beautifully situated next to the tennis courts of 'Tennis in the Park'.

http://www.tennisinthepark.org/cafe/hom
http://www.tennisinthepark.org



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'The Curved Canal' - new painting by Julia Hawker

Posted by Julia Hawker on Sunday, May 3, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Dreamy days spent sailing serenely and silently along this wandering watercourse lift lilting spirits! - Julia x



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New painting - Angles of Tenby

Posted by Julia Hawker on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Continuing the Tenby theme!

Hills distant and sun-spattered, buildings shout their vibrancy, steps clamber ever up, seas roll and churn with life.
This is 'Angles of Tenby' by Julia Hawker.



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Prints of 'Swim to Greet the Sun' now available

Posted by Phil Hawker on Thursday, September 25, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Prints of 'Swim to Greet the Sun' are now available, at the following prices:

16" x 12" framed: £67.50, unframed £37.50
12" x 8" framed: £45, unframed £25
10" x 8" framed: £22.50, unframed £12.50

Black, white and light wood frames are available
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We're at the Alfriston Festival

Posted by Julia Hawker on Thursday, August 21, 2014, In : Events 
**STOP PRESS**  We will be running a stall at Alfriston Festival from this Saturday 23rd August to Bank Holiday Monday inclusive! On display, and for sale, will be original paintings; beautifully mounted, high quality prints and A5 size greetings cards - all designed and produced by us! You'll find us in the War Memorial Hall just by St Andrew's Parish Church. It's where all the teas are being served so please drop by and have a look! We are pleased to be supporting the JPK Charity, raising m...
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St Peter Port Harbour

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings 
As any Guern knows, the town harbour is the most beautiful in the world! There is nothing like the wonderful feeling of home, as I sail into its safe arms, while the sun rises over Herm and Sark, bathing the buildings and the sea in translucent light. Ahhh! - Julia x

The original is with our son in Munich, but prints are available here 



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East from Holywell, Eastbourne

Posted by Phil Hawker on Saturday, May 17, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings 
It is said that distant views are good for the eyesight, especially when the view is this one! This original painting is one of several we have just added to the website. Prints are also available, in two sizes - 10" x 8" and 16" x 12". See it here.

Julia




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New section - Digital Art!

Posted by Phil Hawker on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, In : Digital Art 
I thought I'd try my hand at some digital art and the first results are now up on the website. Click here to see the pictures.

Inspired initially by the lovely prints of Brighton-based artist Daniel Laurence the first series of pictures features the strange movements of a group of yellow fish! 



I have also started a new series of Butterfly pictures, this time inspired by the dreamlike and ethereal paintings of Jenni Murphy



I hope you like them! Framed and unframed prints are available in the sho...
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The Tide Reveals

Posted by Julia Hawker on Thursday, March 20, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings 
The churning waves rush into the narrow harbour of the sleepy town. Through the unusual clarity of the salty water, a myriad of sea creatures can be espied ...


 

The Tide Reveals is an original pen and watercolour picture, which is painted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper. It comes in a black, white or light wood frame and costs £135. Prints in a variety of sizes, both framed and unframed, are also available.
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New! 'What's on Board'

Posted by Julia and Phil Hawker on Monday, November 11, 2013, In : Pictures and Paintings 
A wooden boat glides gently along the canal. What could its cargo be? The original has already been snapped up so why not buy a limited edition fine art print. Framed prints cost £30 and unframed prints are £15. This picture can be found in the 'Townscapes and Fantasy' section of 'Pictures and Paintings'



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New! 'Over the Red Roof'

Posted by Phil and Phil Hawker on Monday, November 11, 2013, In : Pictures and Paintings 
A joyous, colourful scene with so much to find beyond the re tiled roof ... Another addition to our highly popular 'Townscapes and Fantasy' section.



You can buy the original painting for £60 or buy a high-quality framed print for £24 (unframed print £12)
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Plenty More Fish in the Sea!

Posted by Julia Hawker on Thursday, October 17, 2013, In : Pictures and Paintings 
Well, the paint's dry, the gold embellishment is in place, so we hope you like the latest piece of artwork from Summerlands Art! Indelible pen and bright watercolour dyes make this picture stand out from the crowd! Is this the picture which will look perfect on one of your walls?

Framed original £50
Framed print £20
Unframed print (in mount) £10


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Brighten up your home!

Posted by Julia Hawker on Sunday, October 13, 2013, In : Pictures and Paintings 



Brighten up your home with this picture which was inspired by tall buildings crowding and overlooking a little harbour. Indelible pen and vibrant watercolour dyes were used for maximum effect.

Framed original NOW SOLD
Framed print £20 
(frame size 30 x 38 cm, frame colour black)
Unframed print £10
Card - 5"x7" £0.99, A5 £1.50

Available in our Pictures and Paintings / Townscapes and Fantasy section



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