The Eastgate Hub Artists

Over the next few days we are going to take you on a virtual tour of the Basildon Art Trail - today we are going to start at the Eastgate Hub.

In the Eastgate Hub (opposite Debenhams in the Eastgate Shopping Centre) you will find six of our fabulous artists that are taking part in this years art trail, Paul Rix-Clancy, Sue Barnfield, Jo Ramkissoon, Victor Cooke and Dorothy Pestell.

Paul Rix-Clancy contact: paulclancyart@googlemail.com

Paul states "My portraits and fantasy art give an impression of action and life, with a freestyle dance of supple twists and natural infinity loops"

Russell Brand portrait by Paul

Paul Rix-Clancy Chairman of this years Basildon Art Trail

Paul's stunning portrait of Billy Ocean. Paul even had the opportunity to meet Billy Ocean and have his painting signed by the man himself - This can be seen in Gallery 2, level 1 of the Eastgate Shopping Centre

 Sue Barnfield contact: susanbarnfield@hotmail.co.uk

When asked about her fabulous range of portraits Sue states "My passion is portraits, I really enjoy exploring new styles". Sue works in acrylic, watercolour and Ipad art to create her beautiful portraits.

Portrait of Jessie J by Sue

 

Sue standing proudly by her amazing collection of  portraits from Beckham to Monroe

 Jo Ramkissoon contact: jo.ramkissoon@gmail.com

Jo historically works in textiles but has experimented and explored transferring her styles onto canvas over the past few years. Jo Says " With a background in textile design my work is partly influenced by fashion trends. I love to work on a large scale producing bespoke pieces of artwork often embellished with metallic paints or gold leaf."

Jo Versace scarf inspired canvas

 

Jo Ramkissoon with her glorious "Love Canvas" opposite Build a Bear

Venue sign based at The Hub

 Victor Cooke, contact: cookevjc@yahoo.co.uk

Victor primarily works in watercolour and creates beautiful landscape scenes. Victor talks about his artwork, saying "I have drawn for most of my life and started attending art courses in the late 1980's. My main interest is still life and landscapes in watercolour but I have recently started using acrylic paint and exploring seascapes"

Two of Victors beautiful Watercolour paintings exhibited in The Hub

 Dorothy Pestell, contact: dotpestell@hotmail.com

Dorothy explores a range of styles with a range of mediums, Dorothy explains "I became interested in art while pursuing a hobby after my retirement. My inspiration comes from the good and lovely things around us." Dorothy also has an interest in painting fantasy and spiritual inspired work

Dorothy eclectic collection of artwork exhibited at The Hub

Dorothy's stunning still life piece can be seen in Gallery 2 throughout the month of October

 Nanae Miller, contact: nanaemiller@yahoo.co.uk

Nanae creates captivating precise pencil and watercolour drawings inspired by fantasy images. Recently Nanae has been exploring the use of a glue-gun over the top of her painted images. Nanae States " I'm Japanese but have lived in this area for around 20 years. My recent trend of artwork is based on angels, fairies and dragons ethereal images with watercolour pencil."

Nanae's new style of overlaying work with a glue-gun

Nanae's beautiful spiritual and fantasy drawings need to be seen up close to appreciate the detail and skill Nanae has with a pencil

All these works can be seen in the Eastgate Hub up until the 15th October, works in Gallery 2 will be on display until the end of the month. If you would like any further information on any of the artist's please contact basildonarttrail@hotmail.co.uk