Artists
Aimee Foulger
Having just completed her GCSES, Aimee is a 16 year old with a passion for art. She particularly likes acrylic painting and special effects makeup.
She painted teh butterfly "Hidden Magic".
Amy Pretty
This is Amy’s third year painting for the blossom charity. Her art is inspired by her two children and their love for animals and colour. She enjoys creating vivid, vibrant art that brings energy and joy. She has painted two flowers in thi sstyle.
Andy Deane
Andy is a writer, actor, singer, Pushcart Prize-nominated poet and art lover. He is delighted and honoured to be a small part of this year's art trail.
His creation is called 'Home'; a statement about environmental awareness and ecological protection.
Bridget McIntyre
At school, Bridget was told she was poor at art, and so she stopped painting. That all changed following a conversation between a local artist, Mary Harding and Bridget’s husband. When he told her Bridget’s story, she said, “Bring her to me, I’ll teach her”, and so over 20 years ago, Bridget began painting. Since then, she has spent time with artists in the UK and overseas, developing her skills and discovering her love of art. She had the most fantastic mentor, Win Fenning, who built her skills, inspired her, gave her confidence and a love of art—a completely different place from where Bridget was as a little girl.
Britt McCann
Britt has always created art in many forms and media whenever time allowed, for as long as she can remember. A complete dabbler and self-taught artist, aside from a few lessons here and there, she especially enjoys working with watercolour and ink, with a particular love for Japanese brush painting. More recently, she has focused much of her creative time on intaglio and linocut printing. Britt draws inspiration from the world around her, including her garden and pets, and has a deep love of colour that shines through in her work.
Daisy Morris
Daisy loves playing football and anything sporty! She has really enjoyed being part of the trails over the years.
She painted the flower "Beautiful blossom" showing cherry blossom. Beautiful moments, though it may be brief, their memory lasts forever and holds a special place in everyone’s heart!
David Pringle
This is David's 6th year supporting the blossom charity for the Eye Sculpture Trail.
Ed Whitman
Ed loves supporting the blossom charity because it's something that's very close to his heart. It's been part of his family for years, and because of things that have happened personally, he knows how important the support they provide can be. The work they do for women recovering from cancer is truly incredible. He thinks his grandma, Bridget is amazing, and so is every single person involved with the charity. He's proud to support such a wonderful cause that changes lives for the better.
Ellie Baystead
Ellie loves art and is grateful to have the opportunity to do something for this amazing charity!
She painted a large flower called "Just keeo swimming" which features a turtle in the sea.
Hannah Goulton
It is Hannah's third year supporting the blossom charity . She has, over the three years, tried to be more adventurous with her paintings. She finds painting very therapeutic and enjoy sunsets and water as her favourite go to pictures that she paints.
Hannah painted two butterflies: "The African Butterfly" and "King of the Butterflies".
The beautiful iconic African scene inspired her to paint it on the butterfly with it’s beautiful bright sunset against the black shadows of the night.
The king of the butterflies was inspired by her wanting to create a peeping lion through the long grass. And lions are the king of the food chain so he had to have a crown!
Ian Last
With his studio down the garden in Bramfield, Ian spends his free days painting and drawing or pottering in the garden. Ian is a versatile artist whose passion is wildlife and landscape art but is equally at home painting film and popular culture themes. He can be found gathering inspiration in the local area and nature reserves or along the north Norfolk coastline.
Jane Kelly
Jane loves being creative and enjoys using all sorts of different media. She often works from nature, particularly landscapes and seascapes.
She painted a large butterfly called 'Transformation' inspired by graphic print work in black and white, particularly the work of MC Escher..
Jeannie Gardner
Jeannie is a foodie, gardener and art lover. She studied art and art history at school (long ago!). She is influenced by her lovely neighbour Bridget who generously lets her loose in her art studio and also by a wonderful, eccentric and fun school art teacher, Miss Gordon.
Jenne Foulger
Originally from Staffordshire, Jenne has lived in Suffolk for over 20 years. With her studio based in the village of Bramfield, she is happiest in the garden, walking along the local beaches and visiting nature reserves. These all help inspire for her stone art creations.
Jenne painted two large flowers, " Forget me not " and "Button".
Jenny Bruce
Jenny is part of the Makeover Team at dream on.
She painted the butterfly called "Blooming Beautiful". She feels every butterfly deserves a chance to shine. Inspired by the incredible volunteers at dream on, this butterfly has enjoyed the full makeover experience – a splash of colour, a touch of sparkle and the confidence to spread its wings. Created to celebrate beauty, kindness and the joy of helping others feel special.
Jo Kelly
Jo is a nursery teacher in Surrey and loves painting with teh children. This is her second year painting for the blossom charity. She has painted a flower and two butterflies with feel good quotes on them.
Joy Evitt
Joy lives in Eye and is passionate about all aspects of costume and textiles. Teaching for nearly 40 years enabled her to build up a diverse knowledge base that includes historical events that have affected peoples lives and are now woven into the history of costume and textiles.
Judith Hunt
Jude is a local artist living and working in Suffolk. Her work includes paintings, glass and photography and she has been running her business with her husband for 11 years. She also really enjoys being involved with exciting challenges the amazing blossom charity come up with each year. Her work often reflects the fascinating places she has visited and comes through in the various media she works with. Judith also has a wide range of work on show at the Hexagon in Eye.
Judith has painted three large flowers inspired by the beautiful aborigini dotty dream paintings which have fabulous colour and patterns.
Paris Keable
Paris was inspired by the film Up with her flower "The only way is up".
Paul Morris
Paul loves the outdoors, nature and sharing this with friends and family and his search dog Bailey.
He painted the "Tranquility" flower - an outline of a woodland scene demonstrating, peace, calmness but yet adventure to opportunities beyond.
Sadaf Maruf
Sadaf started painting as a child and has never stopped. Her passion is exploring colour and form and she's currently working on sketches and paintings based on a recent trip to see the monuments in Pakistan. She also loves to dabble in landscapes and the human form. She works as a journalist on the BBC's 6 and 10 o'clock News and has recently held Rufy's Mehfil in her garden just outside Eye. It's a creative gathering of artisans and artists running workshops. She's also crazy about her two rescue dogs Cookie and Kulfi and loves walking them on the Suffolk coast.
Sarah Bentley
This is Sarah's sixth year involved in painting for the blossom charity. Sarah has always been creative from a young age. After high school Sarah went on to Sixth Form to complete her A-level Art and then went into full-time employment., She followed her passion through art evening classes from still life to life drawing over the years, trying out different mediums. In 2024 Sarah had her first Art Exhibition, and it was a success, Sarah continues drawing and painting in her spare time and occasionally submits her work into exhibitions.
Sarah painted three flowers:
Diddy Dots - an abstract of pastel colours
Forget-me-nots - scattered all over the flower and on the reverse leaves with the odd Forget-me-not popping out.
Cow Parsley - painted in white with a little bit of wildlife & other flowers and on the back Cow Parsley dotted about.
Sharon Teague
Based in the centre of Eye, Suffolk, Sharon Teague is an experienced graphic designer and artist whose work is rooted in a love of nature and the expressive possibilities of negative space. Working with acrylic, watercolour or cyanotype, she is often inspired by silhouettes and botanical forms.
Sharon painted Mrs Brock, a badger and Mr Reynard, a fox.
Shelagh Seales
Since Shelagh's etirement, she has enjoyed revisiting her love of painting
Wendy Aiken
From an early age, Wendy loved photography. Growing up surrounded by the distinctive coast and countryside of Suffolk, it was inevitable she would be drawn to capture the natural beauty of an idyllic scene.
Her lifelong passion for capturing a special moment has never left Wendy and her stunning family images, professional business shots and scenic photographs are a testament to the talent developed over many years.
Wendy continues to live with her growing family in Eye, Suffolk and takes an active part in the community she holds dear. So much so that Wendy is The editor of The Eye Magazine where her passion and love for Eye shines through. She can often be seen enjoying the local walks and landmarks, usually with a camera in hand.
Wendy painted 5 large flowers: The Rosedale rose, Sunshine in a flower, Living with loss (grief & healing), Mindfulness (be kind to yourself), Next generation (hand prints of our grandchildren)
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