Alice Hole NAPA, SGFA, SWAc
Member of the National Acrylic Painters' Association (NAPA),
Member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (SGFA),
Academician of the South West Academy of Fine& Applied Arts (SWAc)
Alice's work is a personal reflection of her surroundings in the West of England. She is interested in the relationship between the people who have lived in the area for centuries and the rugged yet beautiful landscape. In her art, Alice explores how these communities have attempted to harness the land and sea for survival, focusing on the fishing, farming, and mining industries. She also examines the towns, harbours, and agricultural land that have developed around these industries.
Alice shines a light on the hidden corners of the West Country that many may overlook, aiming to capture the echoes of the past that are present within them. She emphasises details that others might miss, showcasing the character of this dramatic environment enriched by the unique Devon and Cornish light. Alice wants her audience to feel engaged with her artwork, inviting them to almost "walk into" a drawing or painting and imagine what lies just beyond their view, allowing them to create their own stories inspired by her pieces.
Alice is a member of the National Acrylic Painters Association (NAPA) Click here for their website
Alice is a member of the Society of Graphic Fine Art (SGFA) Click here for their website
Alice is an Academician of the South West Academy of Applied & Fine Arts (SWAc) Click here for their website
Galleries
Originals and prints: The Square at Porthleven, 7 Fore Street, Porthleven, TR13 9HQ
Originals, prints & greetings cards: The Crows Nest Gallery, Cadgwith, TR12 7JX
Greetings cards and prints : Pictures & Things Gallery, 79 Meneage St, Helston TR13 8RB
Exhibitions
2025
April 14th - 26th: 1 painting in the Federation of British Artists, “Beyond the Prize” exhibition at The Mall Galleries, The Mall, London SW1Y 5AS
May 12th - 22nd: 3 paintings in the National Acrylic Painters’ Association annual exhibition at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Coburg Road, EX10 8NG
July 18 - 24th: 1 painting in the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts Exhibition at The Royal Watercolour Society Gallery, 3-5 Whitcomb Street, London WC2H 7HA
July 12th - 26th : Joint Exhibition with Andrew Button & Richard Horner at The Old Lifeboat House Porthleven, Mount Pleasent Road, TR13 9JS
Sept 6th - 15th: 1 drawing in the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts Exhibition at Neadon Barn, Manaton, Newton Abbot TQ13 9UY
October 28th - November 8th: South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts Open Exhibition at Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth EX10 8NG
Awards
The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibition 2024 - Finalist with ‘Reclining at Low Tide, Porthleven’
The National Acrylic Painters’ 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 Painters’ Association 2023 Exhibition - David Hillhouse Award for 'Almost Afloat, Newlyn’
The National Acrylic Painters’ 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 Painters’ 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 Painters’ Association 2018 Exhibition - Daler Rowney Award
The National Acrylic Painters’ 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