Alice Hole NAPA SGFA SWAc Artist
Member of the National Acrylic Painters' Association (NAPA)
Member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (SGFA)
As an artist living in Cornwall, I can’t help but be constantly inspired by my surroundings. I love the beautiful landscapes that change with the seasons, dramatic coastlines with vast skies, rolling turquoise seas, and the historic mining towns with quirky architecture and meandering lanes. The light in Cornwall is like nowhere else, and like many artists before me, this continues to be the source of my inspiration.
Drawing and painting have always been a passion of mine since I could first pick up a pencil and paintbrush! I studied for a degree in metals and textiles at university, which I enjoyed, but my sketchbooks became the focus of my work and where my creativity flourished.
This began to develop after moving to Helston, ‘The Gateway to The Lizard’, deep in the heart of southwest Cornwall in 2012.
My work is a personal response to my surroundings in Cornwall. I am interested in the interaction between the people who have dwelt in the area throughout the centuries to the present day and the harsh but beautiful landscape. Within my work, I examine how people have tried to harness the land and sea to survive by looking at the fishing, farming, and mining industries and the towns, harbours and agricultural land that have grown up around them. I also find hidden corners of the Cornish towns and countryside which people may have missed and aim to portray the echoes of the past I see within them. I like to show the character of this dramatic environment, drenched in that special Cornish light. I aim to make people feel a part of my artwork so that they can almost ‘walk into’ a drawing or painting, imagining what is just around the corner and creating their own story inspired by the piece.
Galleries and Exhibitions
Originals and prints: The Square at Porthleven, 7 Fore Street, Porthleven, TR13 9HQ
Originals: Four Crows Gallery, 3 Commercial Road, Harbourside, Porthleven, Cornwall, TR13 9JD
Greetings cards and prints : Pictures & Things Gallery, 79 Meneage St, Helston TR13 8RB
Awards
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2024 - Finalist with ‘Reclining at Low Tide, Porthleven’
The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2024 Exhibition - David Hillhouse Award for ‘Carminowe Snow, Helston’ & ‘Blanketed Beneath Leaden Skies, Penrose’
The Royal Society of Marine Artists Open Art Exhibition 2023- Pegasus Art Award for ‘Against the Weathered Wall, Cadgwith’
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2023 - Exhibition Award for 'Together ‘Til the Tide Porthleven’
The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2023 Exhibition - David Hillhouse Award for 'Almost Afloat, Newlyn’
The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2021 Exhibition - The President's Award for 'A Moment of Shelter, Cadgwith’
The SAA Artists of the Year 2020 - Best Professional Boats or Seascape Award for 'Lines Entwined, Porthleven'
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2020 - Finalist with 'Autumn's Gentle Drift, Penrose'
The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2019 Exhibition - The President's Award for 'First Port of Call, Porthleven'
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2019 - Finalist with 'Perspective on the Past, Cadgwith'
The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2018 Exhibition - Daler Rowney Award
The National Acrylic Painter's Association 2017 Exhibition - Global Art Supplies Award for 'Back to Helston'
Jackson's Art Supplies Acrylic Painting Competition 2016 - Runner up prize for 'Falling Leaves Hide the Path so Quietly'
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2016 - Finalist with 'Autumn at Loe Pool'
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2015 - Finalist and Alpha Shop Award winner with 'Newlyn Harbour'
Featured on the cover and inside the Summer Edition 2022
of Artists & Illustrators Magazine
The Gentleman Crafter - a lovely detailed blog interviewing me about my work as part of his fabulous Worldwide Wednesday feature CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG
Jackson's Art Supplies - a blog in the form of an interview about how I work and what inspires
me CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG
Birchall's Tea - a blog about how Cornwall has inspired my artwork as part of their 'Birchall's Britain' campaign CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG
Artist Scribbles - a lovely introduction to me and my work
Cult Pens - A blog mostly about my drawing CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG