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ARTISTS 2025
Artists taking part in the 2025 Cookham and Maidenhead Art Trail are shown here. Click on an image or a name for more information about the artist.
Alison Partridge
Venue 16
Alison Partridge enjoys exploring the lines between contemporary abstract and graphic art in both traditional and digital mediums. Her compositions use a bold colour palette, strong shapes and patterns and often fuse the natural and mechanical world.
Alison Partridge enjoys exploring the lines between contemporary abstract and graphic art in both traditional and digital mediums. Her compositions use a bold colour palette, strong shapes and patterns and often fuse the natural and mechanical world.
Charlotte Martin
Venue 16
Forever changing in expressing herself and finding an identity through her now use of mixed media and collage French artist Charlotte Martin explores philosophically her escape from her once upon a time structured world which came before her hedonistic years in 60's London shared with musicians and artists ......The pictures say it all.
Forever changing in expressing herself and finding an identity through her now use of mixed media and collage French artist Charlotte Martin explores philosophically her escape from her once upon a time structured world which came before her hedonistic years in 60's London shared with musicians and artists ......The pictures say it all.
Claire Rollinson
Venue 1
Claire Rollinson is a painter who works with watercolour and oil paint as well mono print and collage. Her work ranges from expressive figurative representation to geometric abstraction.
Claire Rollinson is a painter who works with watercolour and oil paint as well mono print and collage. Her work ranges from expressive figurative representation to geometric abstraction.
Clare Buchta
Venue 15
Clare has developed a unique and distinctive style over the years, which aims to go to the essence of the structure and mood of the scene using oil paint or printmaking techniques,especially monotypes. Observation of reflections on water, be it sea, river or lake, the rise and fall of the landscape, the changing colours of the sky, trees and flora of the
countryside, all have provided subjects for Clare’s paintings.
Clare works from her home studio and gathers ideas by sketching on location using ink and watercolour, these are then developed into paintings in oils on card, wood, copper or aluminium panels.
Clare has developed a unique and distinctive style over the years, which aims to go to the essence of the structure and mood of the scene using oil paint or printmaking techniques,especially monotypes. Observation of reflections on water, be it sea, river or lake, the rise and fall of the landscape, the changing colours of the sky, trees and flora of the
countryside, all have provided subjects for Clare’s paintings.
Clare works from her home studio and gathers ideas by sketching on location using ink and watercolour, these are then developed into paintings in oils on card, wood, copper or aluminium panels.
Dana Kidson
Venue 15
Fascinated since childhood by small, precious objects, Dana makes jewellery that reminds her of them.
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Fascinated since childhood by small, precious objects, Dana makes jewellery that reminds her of them.
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Dawn Carroll
Venue 11
Dawn’s work delves into the relationship between people and nature, capturing the essence of the natural world. Through her sculptures, she highlights the textures of tree bark, the play of shifting light, and intricate patterns, reflecting the beauty, harmony, and wonder of nature.
Dawn’s work delves into the relationship between people and nature, capturing the essence of the natural world. Through her sculptures, she highlights the textures of tree bark, the play of shifting light, and intricate patterns, reflecting the beauty, harmony, and wonder of nature.
Diane Large
Venue 8
Diane Large was originally in publishing, marketing and graphic design before taking up various forms of printmaking and then textile design. She has had work selected by the Royal Academy, Mall Galleries and The Society of Women Artists in London and also exhibits locally. She took up painting 10 years ago in Gary Spencer’s classes and works mostly in acrylics and collage. https:/www.dianelargeartist.com
Diane Large was originally in publishing, marketing and graphic design before taking up various forms of printmaking and then textile design. She has had work selected by the Royal Academy, Mall Galleries and The Society of Women Artists in London and also exhibits locally. She took up painting 10 years ago in Gary Spencer’s classes and works mostly in acrylics and collage. https:/www.dianelargeartist.com
Donna White
Venue 16
Donna White is a highly experienced artist with over 50 years of art experience, including a Fine Art degree. Her work has been recognised in a book on South African Art, and she has participated in a range of prestigious National exhibitions, including the Royal Academy Summer Show, the Royal West of England Autumn Show, and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London. Donna has had numerous solo shows, and has taught art to both adults and children, as well as judging a number of art competitions.
Donna White is a highly experienced artist with over 50 years of art experience, including a Fine Art degree. Her work has been recognised in a book on South African Art, and she has participated in a range of prestigious National exhibitions, including the Royal Academy Summer Show, the Royal West of England Autumn Show, and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London. Donna has had numerous solo shows, and has taught art to both adults and children, as well as judging a number of art competitions.
Emma Griffin
Venue 16
Emma is a self-taught artist who loves painting. She primarily works with acrylics but also enjoys experimenting with oil paints and soft pastels.
Emma is a self-taught artist who loves painting. She primarily works with acrylics but also enjoys experimenting with oil paints and soft pastels.
Fiona Challis
Venue 7
Fiona’s background in the making of art was original born from a Degree in Fine Art painting at Kingston University and subsequently her employment at the Tate Gallery, London working in the Study collection with artists and curators. She is currently a part time art teacher in a local senior school. She likes to dabble and play and explore different mediums. She invites you to see her latest mistakes, messies and mayhems!!
Fiona’s background in the making of art was original born from a Degree in Fine Art painting at Kingston University and subsequently her employment at the Tate Gallery, London working in the Study collection with artists and curators. She is currently a part time art teacher in a local senior school. She likes to dabble and play and explore different mediums. She invites you to see her latest mistakes, messies and mayhems!!
Gill Griffith
Venue 14
Gill likes to dabble in many different mediums and mix them up together. She works in acrylic, watercolour (with the odd bit of pastel thrown in) Also in printmaking, intaglio, lithography and relief, often on the same plate.
Gill likes to dabble in many different mediums and mix them up together. She works in acrylic, watercolour (with the odd bit of pastel thrown in) Also in printmaking, intaglio, lithography and relief, often on the same plate.
Grant Forsyth
Venue 11
Grants uses recycled silver, gold and ethically sourced gemstones to create beautiful textured work, inspired by the textures around his studio and the grounds of Cliveden National Trust. He is also a experienced and noted chain maker.
Grants uses recycled silver, gold and ethically sourced gemstones to create beautiful textured work, inspired by the textures around his studio and the grounds of Cliveden National Trust. He is also a experienced and noted chain maker.
Hazel Griffin
Venue 16
Hazel belongs to the Whitecroft studio in Maidenhead run by experienced artist Donna White. Over the years, she has developed her style in a range of media from oils and acrylic to watercolour and pencil. Art has always been an essential part of her life and she has a particular love of wildlife and nature with many of her landscapes reflecting the beauty of the local area.
Hazel belongs to the Whitecroft studio in Maidenhead run by experienced artist Donna White. Over the years, she has developed her style in a range of media from oils and acrylic to watercolour and pencil. Art has always been an essential part of her life and she has a particular love of wildlife and nature with many of her landscapes reflecting the beauty of the local area.
Helen Ormerod
Venue 14
Helen hand-builds individual pieces which combine to create sculptural forms for indoor and outdoor display. She throws bowls, plates and cups of different sizes finished with a variety of glazes.
Helen hand-builds individual pieces which combine to create sculptural forms for indoor and outdoor display. She throws bowls, plates and cups of different sizes finished with a variety of glazes.
Howard Chetwood
Venue 5
Howard has been painting for over 20 years mainly in pastels when 5 years ago his daughter encouraged him to take up oils. He has enjoyed this new medium which has enabled hime too explore atmosphere and colour.
Howard has been painting for over 20 years mainly in pastels when 5 years ago his daughter encouraged him to take up oils. He has enjoyed this new medium which has enabled hime too explore atmosphere and colour.
Inge du Plessis
Venue 13
Inge du Plessis’ painting style is figurative; representational yet relishing the joy of painting and the beautiful and ever surprising things that oils, mediums and a few painting tools can do. She finds as much joy in the building of a representational 3-dimasional form as she does in creating the abstract space surrounding it.
This feels like a time of rapid growth for her as painter. Continuing to learn about technique yet also experiencing relief of the constant tug toward realism. Inge paints from references; from life where she can, though mostly from photos, edited and/or combined to facilitate the idea she is following.
Her work deals with memory, retelling stories and making visual connections between events and perceptions. Sometimes poetically reimagining history or events. In most of her works the subject involves people within a suggested narrative. Fragments of ideas usually clarify through the physical process of painting and visual decision making. This for her is the joy of being inside the maze and painting her way out.
Inge du Plessis’ painting style is figurative; representational yet relishing the joy of painting and the beautiful and ever surprising things that oils, mediums and a few painting tools can do. She finds as much joy in the building of a representational 3-dimasional form as she does in creating the abstract space surrounding it.
This feels like a time of rapid growth for her as painter. Continuing to learn about technique yet also experiencing relief of the constant tug toward realism. Inge paints from references; from life where she can, though mostly from photos, edited and/or combined to facilitate the idea she is following.
Her work deals with memory, retelling stories and making visual connections between events and perceptions. Sometimes poetically reimagining history or events. In most of her works the subject involves people within a suggested narrative. Fragments of ideas usually clarify through the physical process of painting and visual decision making. This for her is the joy of being inside the maze and painting her way out.
Inge Hutchins
Venue 8
Being a potter and gardener for 35 years I produce many outdoor and organic looking vessels but also work with finer clay for indoor ornaments. I'm very influenced by ancient cultures and love the charm of ageing materials.
Being a potter and gardener for 35 years I produce many outdoor and organic looking vessels but also work with finer clay for indoor ornaments. I'm very influenced by ancient cultures and love the charm of ageing materials.
Irina Dumbrell
Venue 16
Irina Dumbrell has painted with oil and acrylic media for many years, as well as creating successful resin sculptures which have found many happy clients. She has participated in numerous exhibitions with the Whitecroft Studio and Norden Farm in Maidenhead.
Irina Dumbrell has painted with oil and acrylic media for many years, as well as creating successful resin sculptures which have found many happy clients. She has participated in numerous exhibitions with the Whitecroft Studio and Norden Farm in Maidenhead.
Jacqueline Thorne
Venue 16
Jacqueline Thorne has exhibited her work in many local exhibitions, including Norden Farm, Pinder Hall and Henley Fire Station, and has been on local committees selecting work for shows in Maidenhead and Cookham, as secretary of the Maidenhead painting club.
Jacqueline Thorne has exhibited her work in many local exhibitions, including Norden Farm, Pinder Hall and Henley Fire Station, and has been on local committees selecting work for shows in Maidenhead and Cookham, as secretary of the Maidenhead painting club.
Janie Davies
Venue 13
Her work is a documented journey of her exploring the liminal space between past and present drawing on historical references. (eg trenches at Pullingshill Wood). Documenting in mixed media and collecting of artefacts.
Her work is a documented journey of her exploring the liminal space between past and present drawing on historical references. (eg trenches at Pullingshill Wood). Documenting in mixed media and collecting of artefacts.
Jenni Costello
Venue 2
Jenni Costello is the designer and maker behind The Found Collection, a unique line of handcrafted silver jewellery inspired by the beauty of found objects. Blending organic textures with refined craftmanship, each piece tells a story - honouring the past while creating something new. Drawn to the unpredictable nature of discovery, Jenni incorporates elements from her surroundings, transforming overlooked fragments into wearable art. With a subtle nod to water and fluidity, her designs celebrate individuality, imperfection, and the connection between nature and adornment.
Jenni Costello is the designer and maker behind The Found Collection, a unique line of handcrafted silver jewellery inspired by the beauty of found objects. Blending organic textures with refined craftmanship, each piece tells a story - honouring the past while creating something new. Drawn to the unpredictable nature of discovery, Jenni incorporates elements from her surroundings, transforming overlooked fragments into wearable art. With a subtle nod to water and fluidity, her designs celebrate individuality, imperfection, and the connection between nature and adornment.
Jill Chadwick
Venue 15
My passion for glass and colour started almost 30 years ago and my work is continually evolving. My art is a representation of what I see in my mind rather than an exact image of what I see and I love to explore the endless possibilities of working in glass. Nothing beats the anticipation of opening the kiln to see a new creation. I make fused glass artworks and stained glass and am happy to take commissions.
My passion for glass and colour started almost 30 years ago and my work is continually evolving. My art is a representation of what I see in my mind rather than an exact image of what I see and I love to explore the endless possibilities of working in glass. Nothing beats the anticipation of opening the kiln to see a new creation. I make fused glass artworks and stained glass and am happy to take commissions.
Jo Hall
Venue 6
A former biologist Jo continues to find inspiration in the natural world. Favoured media include charcoal, pastel, watercolour and acrylic with elements of collage and printmaking. Much of Jo’s work is rooted in observation but experimenting with materials often leads to a more playful and imaginative approach to landscape, still life and colour.
Over the past year, inspired by poetry and surrealist paintings Jo has created new imaginative works evoking the unreal, to be shown alongside paintings of still life and landscape.
Jo continues to teach adults locally and is an Honorary and Past President of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, with whom she exhibits regularly, and earlier in the year had work selected for the Society’s open exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London.
A former biologist Jo continues to find inspiration in the natural world. Favoured media include charcoal, pastel, watercolour and acrylic with elements of collage and printmaking. Much of Jo’s work is rooted in observation but experimenting with materials often leads to a more playful and imaginative approach to landscape, still life and colour.
Over the past year, inspired by poetry and surrealist paintings Jo has created new imaginative works evoking the unreal, to be shown alongside paintings of still life and landscape.
Jo continues to teach adults locally and is an Honorary and Past President of the Society of Graphic Fine Art, with whom she exhibits regularly, and earlier in the year had work selected for the Society’s open exhibition at the Mall Galleries, London.
Julie Bennett
Venue 13
Julie Bennett creates bold, unapologetically confident portraits with an exaggerated painted surface, juxtaposing the physicality of oil paint with our digital world. In her Mirror Selfies series, she captures moments of self-reflection, exploring identity and emotional states through layered brushwork. Whether depicting a fictional character, a friend, or a person of interest, her work emphasises the tactile, expressive power of paint.
Julie Bennett creates bold, unapologetically confident portraits with an exaggerated painted surface, juxtaposing the physicality of oil paint with our digital world. In her Mirror Selfies series, she captures moments of self-reflection, exploring identity and emotional states through layered brushwork. Whether depicting a fictional character, a friend, or a person of interest, her work emphasises the tactile, expressive power of paint.
Julie Gardner
Venue 3
Printmaking is like Christmas - that first roll of the ink onto the lino is always magical.
I work from my own drawings in ink and then transfer to lino and spend a long time cutting before I reach that magical moment.
I like to include people in my prints, even if you can't always see their faces. And pattern is really important to me too; whether it's a floral wallpaper background in a print, or a check on a blouse or skirt.
I am always drawn to the striking appearance of prints myself, so lino printing is the perfect medium for me. I'm towards the beginning of a journey into printmaking but am often told I already have a style (and it's certainly a journey I'm loving!)
Printmaking is like Christmas - that first roll of the ink onto the lino is always magical.
I work from my own drawings in ink and then transfer to lino and spend a long time cutting before I reach that magical moment.
I like to include people in my prints, even if you can't always see their faces. And pattern is really important to me too; whether it's a floral wallpaper background in a print, or a check on a blouse or skirt.
I am always drawn to the striking appearance of prints myself, so lino printing is the perfect medium for me. I'm towards the beginning of a journey into printmaking but am often told I already have a style (and it's certainly a journey I'm loving!)
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