Profile
Dorset artist Chris Wilmshurst has built a reputation as a popular painter of scenes from around her local town of Wimborne, as well as further afield. It is easy to tell where she gets her inspiration from when you see her vibrant and unusual landscapes and townscapes, but she also loves painting flowers and gardens, still-life, people and animals. She creates work in a wide variety of media and styles and is always keen to experiment with new ideas.
Chris studied art at Leeds University and went on to teach in Sussex before moving to Dorset. Her paintings have been bought by people from around the world. She exhibits in venues around Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire, and is a regular participant in Dorset Art Weeks.
Paintings
Please view the gallery page to see examples of her work, many of which are for sale.
Exhibitions
Chris regularly exhibits and sells her work during the popular DORSET ART WEEKS.
NEXT EXHIBITION – A Celebration of Colour, Walford Mill, Wimborne, BH21 1NL
Saturday 7 – Sunday 22 September 2019
Tues – Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 11am – 4pm, closed Mondays
Commissions
Chris is always happy to take commissions. Please feel free to talk to her without any obligation.
Teaching
Chris has been running art classes for adults in various locations across East Dorset for over 10 years. She currently uses venues in Stubhampton (near Blandford), Woodlands (near Verwood), Colehill (near Wimborne) and Stoborough (near Wareham). Please contact her for more information.
Demonstrations and workshops
Some of the art societies Chris has done demonstrations or workshops for are: Ferndown Art Society, Broadstone Art Society, Â Poole and East Dorset Art Society and Christchurch Arts Guild.
However, for personal reasons, Chris is no longer able to give demonstrations or run workshops.