Our Resident Artists

The gallery has a number of resident artists. They represent a selection of the most talented artists in Hertfordshire, and it is our pleasure to offer them space to exhibit a range of their works.

We introduce them here. To see more details of them and their work, click on their links below.

Simon Pierson

Simon creates his work in a variety of media; from oils, acryilic and mixed media to computer visualisations of mathematical formulae and photography.

Simon has produced and sold his work since he attended college studying graphic design and fine art. more...

Cathy Smale

Much of Cathy's recent work is influenced by local Hertfordshire views, festivals and camping trips, travels around Britain and further afield. more...

Fiona Benjamin

Fiona has have been working in the art of mosaic since 1996 and in this time has exhibited and sold her work through several galleries and craft shows.

She makes mainly mirrors, as they are functional and make a decorative feature in a room, enhance light and dimension and can offer a focal point. more...

Graham Brock

Graham grew up on the Sussex coast and ever since has been fascinated by beaches, boats and the sea, whether in England or worldwide. His paintings often explore the way we use these natural spaces, whether at leisure on deserted stretches or at work in busy harbours. more...

Louise Shotter

Louise has spent all her life in art in one way or another. Louise undertook a foundation course in 1977 at Herts College of Art and Design. She was a successful potter, making highly decorated tableware for fifteen years, but unforeseen circumstances meant that she had to leave this behind and become a jeweller. After initial training, Louise started working in gold and more...

Charlotte Wallis

Charlotte was born in 1980 in Hitchin and is one of our most talented artists, having won Young Artist of the Year in 2008. Her paintings are full of magic and atmosphere, creating a mood that is irresistible. Her paintings are inspired by her travels and she works mainly in acrylics. more...

Jean Picton

Jean has had a pretty amazing life. At the age of 14 she ran away with the circus - Yes, the circus. She went on to tour most variety theatres in the UK and in the fifties joining the famous Windmill Girls at the Windmill in London's West End, working with some of our favourites like Harry Secombe and Bruce Forsyth. more...

Frances Hale

Frances got into photography late (around 50) quite by accident when given a camera for mass by her husband. It was like a light being turned on for her. She had always been involved in crafts more...