Joanne Lillywhite is a painter who is inspired by the landscape and woodlands of Oxfordshire and beyond. She loves to paint scenes with strong lines and perspective that draw the viewer in to the scene. She represents the world in an interesting and bold way, using varied marks and brushstrokes and heightened colours. Layers of colour make her paintings unique and striking.

My inspiration is derived from the natural world. Its wildness. For me, there is always something majestic to be found in our landscape, whether it be those almost transcendental, ethereal summer days or a wild, blustery coastline under a bruised sky. This is what I try and capture in my work.

I portray the mood of a place, its essence. This is painted in a non- representational way.

For me, the energy that is born from the sense of a place is what inspires the work. I don’t paint a specific location in a traditional manner, more try and translate the mood, the light; the soul, if you will.

Denny is an intuitive, experimental artist who works in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, she is well known for her luminous watercolour paintings using many contemporary techniques which she also loves to share with her students to help inspire them to step out of their comfort zones and re-connect with their creative selves.

Denny has worked and studied in the U.S.A. where she has established a large client base and won numerous awards in national shows, in addition she has paintings in private collections in America, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the U.K.,she is also a member of the prestigious Oxford Art Society

Elaine is an Oxford-based artist who grew up in Cornwall. She is drawn to colour and texture and is inspired by the harbours and coastlines of her childhood. Her other love is the natural world, particularly the flowers that grow in her garden, and along the hedgerows and coast path of Cornwall. She works in different media and often builds her paintings up in layers.

The last 12 months have seen her exploring collage layers of paper and paint, as well as painting some of the iconic buildings in her hometown of Oxford. Her originals have found homes all over the world and she also has a range of limited edition prints from her paintings.

I'm inspired by the hills of Wales, the majestic Scottish Highlands and Islands, and colours of the Mediterranean. My love of the outdoors and a connection with the elements motivates my landscapes which are layered using collage, watercolour and cotton stitching. Occasionally some gold or silver leaf brings a splash of glimmer. My style of blending colours is achieved by playing with found objects and household items and a great deal of experimentation!

I work full time in the NHS so painting is part time for now. I regularly exhibit across Oxfordshire and am delighted that my new work is part of The Potter's Wheel's collection.