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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...

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

Rainbow Reflections

Posted by Julia Hawker on Friday, January 27, 2017, In : Pictures and Paintings

Here's something to cheer you up on a cold winter's day. This new painting is called 'Rainbow Reflections'

In a blaze of all seven rainbow hues, this town's wet streets reflect the beauty of the rainbow above. Follow the spectrum colours across these now sunny and sparkling roofs and windows.

Original £135
Prints from £22.50

See more here

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

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

Butterfly Book - Out of the Pages

Posted by Phil Hawker on Monday, July 25, 2016, In : Digital Art

The latest in our series of butterfly fantasy pictures. We hope it's as popular as the others have been!
12" x 8" framed prints are £50 each - other sizes and unframed prints are also available. Click here to view

Fast Flowing Currents at Beachy Head

Posted by Julia Hawker on Monday, July 25, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings

Every view of Beachy Head Lighthouse is special. On this particular day the sun had risen through a summer-soft misted sky, yet the currents flowed quickly, agitating the millpond stillness. The framed original costs £75. Click here to view

Coastguard Cottages and the Seven Sisters

Posted by Julia Hawker on Monday, July 25, 2016, In : Pictures and Paintings

With the farm behind me and to the left, I gazed east across the roofs of Coastguard Cottages towards the Seven Sisters and Belle Tout lighthouse. The cottages and the lighthouse are now luxury holiday dwellings and I'd certainly like to have a look inside!

A new original painting using ink and water based dyes on Bockingford 300gsm watercolour paper £150

Click here to view

Butterfly Circles

Posted by Phil Hawker on Friday, July 8, 2016, In : Digital Art

Our latest butterfly picture, with a blue, orange or black background and a white cross mount. Available framed or unframed in four sizes. Click here to view

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

A Fine Day for Drying

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

The golden sun casts vibrant shadows as the lively breeze wakens the wet washing
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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

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

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

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...

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

Christmas cards now on sale at Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre

Posted by Phil Hawker on Friday, October 16, 2015, In : Events

We are very pleased that the Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre in Cornfield Road, BN21 4QA, is now stocking both of our new Summerlands Art Christmas cards - 'Belle Tout Christmas' and 'Christmas in Eastbourne'. Please have a look for them when you next visit this excellent shop and information centre (01323 415415 tic@eastbourne.gov.uk).

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New Christmas Cards for 2015!

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, In : Cards

Now available here

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Alfriston Festival

Posted by Phil Hawker on Monday, August 31, 2015, In : Events

Some pictures from the first day of our Alfriston Festival exhibition (before the crowds arrived!) You can also see work by Lynn Beck and Brenda Howden in the photos. The displays have changed a bit as we have sold some of the artwork (hooray!) Last day today - come along and have a look for yourselves. We'll be there until about 3.30 pm. - Phil

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

The Tide's In - new painting

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings

'Gentle waves lap the sandy shore and peaceful is the summer's afternoon ...'

My latest painting - hope you like it!

It is a 20" x 30" canvas and I have used acrylics and pen

Also available as framed and unframed prints

Click here to view

- Julia x

Butterfly Moon canvas

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, In : Digital Art

'Butterfly Moon' is now available as a canvas measuring 60cm x 40cm for £75. Click here to view. (Please allow additional delivery time for canvases.)

Phil

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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!

See us at Alfriston Arts

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

Summerlands Art is delighted to announce that a selection of our fine art prints, greeting cards and fridge magnets are now on sale in Alfriston Arts, a prestigious retail gallery centrally located in the beautiful village of Alfriston.

Opening times are:

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4.30pm
Saturday 10.30am - 5pm
Sunday 11.30am - 4.30pm

www.alfristonarts.co.uk

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

Eastbourne Pier

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings

A few days ago I meant to share a photo of the start of my latest venture - but I got carried away and it's fairly near completion. This time I've used acrylics to try to do justice to Kay Fenton's amazing photo of Eastbourne pier. I Iove Kay's photo especially because of the hint of rainbow. But please don't look for it as it's not there yet!

Julia x

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

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

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

'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

'Home' - new painting by Julia Hawker

Posted by Julia Hawker on Sunday, May 3, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings

Your home? My home? The pictorial and literal references could lead you to one or both of these conclusions. If you know me well, you'll recognise a few references! - Julia x

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.

New painting - Tenby Harbour

Posted by Julia Hawker on Thursday, February 5, 2015, In : Pictures and Paintings

Following the sneak preview of 'Tenby Harbour', here is the completed painting. I really hope that you like it. The whole area is so beautiful it's breathtaking and this is the first of several paintings I have planned. We visited wonderful friends there last summer and experienced Tenby in its glorious pastel loveliness.

Butterfly Winter

Posted by Phil Hawker on Tuesday, October 28, 2014, In : Digital Art

The butterflies had to make a Winter appearance, didn't they? Here they are in 'Butterfly Winter', now available here

Secret Thoughts

Posted by Julia Hawker on Friday, October 3, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

A shy-looking girl but with a vibrant costume. This actually reflects her personality but all of us have quiet, thoughtful times. This is the focus of 'Secret Thoughts', based on a beautiful embroidery by Terri Mitchell. What do you think?

Please click here for more details or here to buy.

Butterfly Sunset

Posted by Phil Hawker on Saturday, September 27, 2014, In : Digital Art

Here it is at last - the third in my series of butterfly pictures. Click here to view and here to buy prints. Hope you like it!

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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Julia's latest painting

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

And here it is, finished at last, my latest painting, called 'Swim To Greet the Sun'. I do hope you like it. I think it's the most colourful one I've painted. The sun beams down on the silent town; only the underwater creatures seem to notice the golden rays piercing the surface of the sea. They swarm towards the light to find ... ?

It was bought after being spotted, very much incomplete, on Facebook. On Sunday, Phil and I had the great pleasure of delivering it to its new owner. Luckily, she ...
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First two in a series of four 3D pictures

Posted by Julia Hawker on Thursday, September 11, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

Calmly, gently and without any worries in their underwater world, these little golden fish swim by. I composed these relaxing 3D pictures using indelible pen, gorgeously bright watercolour dyes and a touch of gold acrylic. The 3D effect is enhanced beautifully in these extra deep 10" x 10" white frames. They cost £50 each and are the first two in a series of four. Watch this space for the others! Click here to go to 'Beneath the Sea' where these pictures can be seen.

Alfriston Festival update

Posted by Julia Hawker on Monday, September 1, 2014, In : Comments

I've just remembered that I haven't shared our success at the Alfriston Festival! We had a lot of visitors making kind comments - and quite a few even bought! We took just under £300 and were delighted to donate £30 (plus the Gift Aid) to the JPK Sussex Project - such a fantastic local charity raising money to build the much needed Supported Living Centre for adults with learning difficulties. Julia x

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New picture underway

Posted by Julia Hawker on Monday, September 1, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

For the past few days (on and off!) I've been working on another seaside/harbour/fishy picture. Here's a photo of what I've achieved so far. Any ideas for a title?

Something a little different

Posted by Julia Hawker on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

Recently I came across a beautiful embroidery by Terri Mitchell, whilst looking at the website 'Folt Bolt'. I was bowled over by her colourful work and based my own attempt here on one of her impressive works.

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

The Seven Sisters

Posted by Phil Hawker on Monday, May 19, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

An iconic feature of the Sussex coastline, with a twist! The original painting and prints can be seen here

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

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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All is Calm

Posted by Julia Hawker on Monday, March 31, 2014, In : Pictures and Paintings

Boats are bobbling gently in the harbour as the sun beats down. A good omen for this summer, I hope!

'All is Calm' is an original pen and watercolour picture, measuring 12' x 8', which is painted on 300gsm acid free watercolour paper. It comes in a 16" x 12" black, white or light wood frame and costs £90. Prints in a variety of sizes, both framed and unframed, are also available.

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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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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

Don't Feed the Alligators!

Posted by Julia and Phil Hawker on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, In : Cards

So, if you’re in Florida, you know what you’re NOT supposed to do! But - has anybody told the cormorant who is busy searching for its supper?

This super photocard printed on high quality gloss A5 (folded A4) card is available now! Just visit the Cards section and navigate to Photocards.

Prices: £1.50 per card, £6.50 for a pack of 5 and £11.50 for a pack of 10. We can add a greeting to the front of the card or include your own message inside for just an extra 50p!

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Here it is at last - the third in my series of butterfly pictures. Click here to view and here to buy prints. Hope you like it!

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