About Louise Gillard
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Awards
2022
SAA Artist of the Year
2021
Sky Landscape Artist of the Year 2020
2021
British Contemporary Art Awards 2021
2017
Jackson's Pastel Landscapes Competition - overall winner
Upcoming events
Event: Chelsea Art Society Annual 77th Annual Summer Exhibition
Dates: 16 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026
Delighted to have two artworks selected for the Chelsea Art Society Annual 77th Annual Summer Exhibition
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Previous events
Event: Outside Inside
Dates: 25 Apr 2026 - 8 May 2026
A group show celebrating the art of plein air.
Event: Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2026
Dates: 21 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026
Annual Exhibition
Event: ROI Annual Exhibition
Dates: 26 Nov 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
The Royal Institute of Oil Painters was founded in 1882 and is the only major British art society that promotes and exhibits work of the highest standard exclusively in oil paint.
The ROI Annual Exhibition features work by many exciting emerging painters alongside the work of more established names.
Event: Group Xmas show
Dates: 24 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
A group show comprising four painters, two ceramicists and one jeweller. Paintings for all budgets, just in time for Xmas.
Event: Art for Youth
Dates: 4 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
Art for Youth will be returning to the Mall Galleries on 4-7 November 2025, raising money for UK Youth. In 2024 we were delighted to raise over £104,000 net, helping UK Youth ensure young people across the country are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. This year we hope to raise even more to support the country’s inspiring young people.
Event: Jacksons Art Prize 2025
Dates: 24 Jun 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
An exhibition of shortlisted artworks for the 2025 Jacksons Art Prize. Shortlisted from 13k entries.
Event: Discerning Eye
Dates: 15 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024
The 2024 exhibition.
Biography
I mostly paint plein air, from life. Occasionally I create visuals at source, including sketches, colour references and photographs and bring these into the studio to guide a painting, although imagination takes over pretty quickly.
I find inspiration everywhere, from the harbours and coastlines of the West Country to the streets, buildings and open spaces in London. It is often the most ordinary of subjects that stimulates my creativity. I prefer painting the 'less obvious' view - an inconspicuous path through the common, a busy street corner - but I am ultimately drawn to the effects of light and atmosphere on landscapes and cityscapes.
