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1985 - 1988
Brighton Polytechnic, Brighton, UK
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Event: Coastal Exhibition
Dates: 1 May 2018 - 30 Jun 2018
I am delighted to be one of the gallery's featured artists in their Coastal exhibition. With a life-long love of the sea and coastal environments, I will be showcasing brand new paintings evocative of this theme so close to my heart!
Please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk
Event: Spring Open Studio
Dates: 17 Mar 2018 - 17 Mar 2018
Saturday 17th March
12 - 5pm
Come join me to celebrate the new Spring season
Be the first to view my new collection
Original paintings to suit all budgets
15% off the PRINT collection
AND
Special Offers
on gifts & cards
PLUS
* FREE GIFT PRIZE DRAW *
A set of colourful coasters
Sign up at this event only
for your chance to WIN
Bring your friends too!
Please Note: This is a Prize Draw. After the open studio event on 17th March, a winner will be drawn at random from the sign up list and will be notified by email/phone the next day and I will post the set of coasters to the winner.
Please visit my website for details www.suerapley.co.uk/exhibitions
Event: Spring Into Colour
Dates: 26 Feb 2018 - 28 Apr 2018
I am delighted to be one of the gallery's featured artists in this refreshing Spring exhibition - a mixed show of glassware and textiles, paintings and prints. I will be showcasing brand new oil paintings responding to the wild beauty of Springtime meadows full energising colour and vibrancy!
Please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk
Event: Coastal Exhibition
Dates: 1 May 2017 - 29 May 2017
For a second year, I am delighted to be one of the gallery's featured artists in their Coastal exhibition. With a life-long love of the sea and coastal environments, I will be showcasing brand new paintings evocative of this theme so close to my heart!
Please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk
Event: Spring Into Colour
Dates: 3 Apr 2017 - 29 Apr 2017
I am delighted to be one of the gallery's featured artists in this refreshing Spring exhibition - a mixed show of glassware, prints and paintings. I will be showcasing brand new oil paintings responding to the wild beauty of Springtime meadows full energising colour and vibrancy!
Please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk
Event: Spring Open Studio
Dates: 11 Mar 2017 - 11 Mar 2017
Welcome to my Spring Open Studio!
Open Saturday 11th March
from 12 - 5pm
Come and browse my new Spring collection
sea & landscape paintings to suit all budgets
tableware and stationery gifts
cards & prints
Perfect for unique and individual gifts for Mother's Day!
Please visit my website for details www.suerapley.co.uk/exhibitions
Event: Christmas Exhibition
Dates: 26 Nov 2016 - 24 Dec 2016
The Darryl Nantais Gallery invites you and your friends to their Christmas Exhibition, a mixed display of work by some of their favourite artists and will include paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, Christmas decorations and gifts. Pop in to view my latest oil paintings on show.
On the opening day of the Exhibition, Saturday 26th November, come along for some Festive spirit with drinks and snacks served all day - 10am until 6pm. All welcome!
Please visit http://www.nantais-gallery.co.uk/
Event: Festive Open Studio
Dates: 12 Nov 2016 - 10 Dec 2016
Welcome to my Open Studio days!
Open Saturdays 12th & 26th November, 3rd & 10th December
from 11am - 5pm
Refreshments served. Friends welcome!
Latest sea and landscape paintings, prints, cards and a new collection of gift items are available to view and buy. Perfect for unique and individual gifts for the Festive season!
Refreshments served. Friends welcome!
Please visit my website for details www.suerapley.co.uk/exhibitions
Event: Mistletoe & Wine
Dates: 1 Nov 2016 - 24 Dec 2016
VK Gallery is in the picturesque market town of St Ives, near Cambridge UK. In this wonderful light-filled gallery I have a selection of oil paintings on show. This is a Christmas Exhibition showcasing a wonderful of array of paintings, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery, greeting cards and little decorations, perfect for the home this Christmas.
For more info please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk/news-and-events/
Event: Cambridge Art Fair
Dates: 29 Sep 2016 - 2 Oct 2016
The 4th edition of the Cambridge Art Fair opens on 29 September bringing an impressive selection of modern and contemporary fine art to Cambridge and the Eastern region. This prestigious event, held in the heart of historic Cambridge at The Guildhall, Market Square, brings respected UK and International art galleries and dealers under one roof. I am delighted to be one of 6 featured artists represented by The Darryl Nantais Gallery on Stand C2 in the large hall. I will have latest artworks on show with selected meadow paintings. Please come and visit the stand - you will be assured of a warm welcome from gallery proprietor, Karl Backhurst.
The Fair is launched with a VIP Private View on Thursday 29th September from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, and continues Friday 30th to Sunday 2nd October. You are cordially invited to attend. Please visit the website for full details:
http://www.cambridgeartfair.com
Event: Coastal Exhibition
Dates: 6 May 2016 - 29 May 2016
With new representation at the VK Gallery I am delighted to be one of the gallery's featured artists in this Coastal exhibition. With a life-long love of the sea and coastal environments, I will be showcasing brand new paintings evocative of this theme so close to my heart!
Please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk
Event: Spring
Dates: 1 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2016
With new representation at the VK Gallery I am delighted to be one of the gallery's featured artists in this refreshing Spring exhibition. I will be showcasing brand new paintings full of Springtime colour and vibrancy!
Please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk
Event: Spring Exhibition
Dates: 19 Mar 2016 - 30 Apr 2016
The Darryl Nantais Gallery invites you and your friends to their Spring Exhibition, an exciting and colourful mixed display of work by some of the gallery's favourite artists, and will include paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, jewellery, glassware. As one of the featured artists in this group exhibition, I have latest paintings on show so please pop in to view.
I am delighted to have my painting "Springtime Breeze" headlined on the gallery invitation and newsletter. The gallery is situated in the charming and beautiful country village of Linton near the Suffolk border and not far from the historical city of Cambridge.
Event: Christmas Exhibition
Dates: 21 Nov 2015 - 24 Dec 2015
The Darryl Nantais Gallery invites you and your friends to their Christmas Exhibition, a mixed display of work by some of their favourite artists and will include paintings, prints, photographs, ceramics, jewellery, glassware, Christmas decorations and gifts. Pop in to view my latest oil paintings on show.
On the opening day of the Exhibition, Saturday 21st November 2015, come along for some Festive spirit with drinks and snacks served all day - 10am until 6pm. All welcome!
Please visit http://www.nantais-gallery.co.uk/exhibit/fcoming.htm
Event: Mistletoe & Wine
Dates: 2 Nov 2015 - 24 Dec 2015
I am delighted to have new representation with the VK Gallery in the picturesque market town of St Ives, near Cambridge. In this wonderful light-filled gallery I have a selection of oil paintings on show. This is a Christmas Exhibition showcasing paintings, ceramics, glass, textiles, jewellery and little decorations, perfect for the home this Christmas.
For more info please visit http://www.vkgallery.co.uk/news-and-events/
Event: The Cambridge Art Fair 2015
Dates: 1 Oct 2015 - 4 Oct 2015
The 3rd edition of the Cambridge Art Fair opens this week bringing an impressive selection of modern and contemporary fine art to Cambridge and the Eastern region. This prestigious event, held in the heart of historic Cambridge at The Guildhall, Market Square, brings respected UK and International art galleries and dealers under one roof. I am delighted to be one of 6 featured artists represented by The Darryl Nantais Gallery on Stand C2 in the large hall. I will have brand new wave-inspired artworks on show with selected meadow paintings. Please come and visit the stand - you will be assured of a warm welcome from gallery proprietor, Karl Backhurst.
The Fair is launched with a VIP Private View on Thursday 1st October from 5.30pm to 8.30pm, and continues Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October. You are cordially invited to attend. Please visit the website for full details:
http://www.cambridgeartfair.com
Event: Summer Exhibition
Dates: 20 Jun 2015 - 8 Aug 2015
I am one of 12 featured artists in this exciting and colourful mixed exhibition. I have selected new paintings on show, and I am honoured to have one of these paintings featured as the headline image in the gallery's newsletter invitation.
Details here http://www.suerapley.co.uk/exhibitions
Event: Nature Moves
Dates: 13 Jun 2015 - 18 Jul 2015
This is a show of new artworks all about expression of movement in nature – from windy walks through meadows and sitting amongst the wild grasses, to watching the ebb and flow of the ocean – mesmerized by the sheer beauty and power of nature.
Pop in to Balzanos to view the art in this wonderful light and airy cafe exhibition space. Enjoy a great selection of coffee and cakes in true Italian style!
Details here http://www.suerapley.co.uk/exhibitions
Event: Christmas Exhibition
Dates: 22 Nov 2014 - 24 Dec 2014
An exciting and eclectic mixed show of artworks including paintings, prints, ceramics, glassware and Christmas decorations. Pop in to view my latest oil paintings on show. For more info please visit www.nantais-gallery.co.uk.
**LATEST NEWS** SOLD! The gallery just sold 3 large oil paintings!
Absolutely delighted and big thanks to Karl, Proprietor at The Darryl Nantais Gallery Ltd for making the sale.
Windrush 70x70cm, Scarlet Day 80x80cm, Dance to the Light 70x70cm. See the paintings here http://www.suerapley.co.uk/landscapes
Biography
Hello and welcome! I am a contemporary artist, inspired by the wild beauty of the natural landscape, which I believe brings nourishment, joy and peace to our lives. Living just outside the historic city of Cambridge, with my husband, daughter, and our two border terriers, I work from a beautiful light-filled garden studio.
Inspiration for my work is found daily – from my walks with the dogs in the meadows near my home, to travelling further afield to the sea and coastline – I have always been fascinated with the ever-changing natural world around me. Exploring with all my senses, this is where my creative practice begins.
In the studio, the very act of painting is like a meditation practice as my mind becomes absorbed in the process. Painting predominately with oils, I translate these natural influences in an expressive way, using my visual memory and emotions to capture the essence of a moment in nature – to create a response, a feeling, an emotion. Building layers and textures with strokes of my palette knife I create movement and a sense of actually being there in the landscape. The collections of original paintings that I produce seek to capture a fusion of my vibrant colour palette, and a feeling of sensitivity with the viewer.
I am a member of Cambridge Open Studios, The Trove Cambridge and other local network groups. My watercolour work can also be seen in the highly acclaimed Cambridge Art Book.
I regularly host events from my studio, and welcome the opportunity to share my art with you in person. I would also love to connect with you on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, sharing my creative journey through my posts and conversations.
