Rye Harbour Nature Reserve (Sussex Wildlife Trust)
I’m beyond thrilled to announce that my new project is working with Sussex Wildlife Trust.
It’s based around the changing face of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve across 2026. I will be visiting the reserve many times over the year and I’ll also be in residence at the reserve in July (14 – 20) so you can come along and see me at work, sign up for a workshop and more in the coming months.
All Artworks and Sketches will go on Sale for a limited time before my residency in June.
Keep an eye out here for the latest updates here, or get updates straight to your inbox by letting me have your details below.
Project Updates
The First Piece of Art
Click on the Image or text to watch another VERY short video about the creation of the first artwork.
First Step Towards the First Artwork
Click on the image or text to watch the creation of the first sketch that resulted in the first artwork
First Trip to the Reserve - Day Two
A very different day weather wise (just a bit of rain!) but an exceptional one as we were guided around the reserve by Barry Yates, the chairman of the Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, a wonderful organisation dedicated to helping and supporting the reserve. Click on the image or text to watch the video and an interview with Barry.
First Trip to the Reserve - Day One
Click on the image or text to watch a VERY short video from our first day at the reserve. As you can see, it was a little wet!
Developed Sketch
I played around with the first sketch quite a lot, as I wanted to explore the possibility of making this the feature piece of the whole project. The jury is out on whether this makes it as the feature piece, but I like the overall effect.
First Sketch!
I started this sketch onsite during the pouring rain. So, along with the fact it's the very first sketch of the project, this will always have a special place in my heart.