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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.  She has even been trying her hand at abstracts in the last few years!

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.

Several of her paintings can be viewed in the Fossil Blue Gallery, Mill Lane, Wimborne.  They also sell her cards, as do some of the local Naational Trust gift shops.

Paintings

Please view the gallery page to see examples of her work, many of which are for sale.

Exhibitions – Dorset Art Weeks 2026

Chris regularly exhibits and sells her work during the popular DORSET ART WEEKS, and also sells her popular cards.

She is hoping to take part in Dorset Art Weeks 2026 open studios exhibitions.  Please see the DAW website nearer to the time (May 2026) for information.

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 17 years. She has now retired from teaching.

Demonstrations and workshops

Some of the art societies Chris has done demonstrations or workshops for are: Ferndown Art Society, Broadstone Art Society,  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.