Vicky Prince

Born in Derbyshire and surrounded by the beautiful Peak District, I have been an Artist and Educator for over 25 years. Having graduated from University with a BA Hons Degree in Graphic Design, I went on to teach Art to senior level in Secondary Schools. Once my children were older I began painting more for myself, concentrating on my own artistic practise and business, finding my own style again and loving the opportunity to create for myself. I am now proud to have exhibited in Galleries and festivals in Northumberland, Oxford, Cambridge, York, Devon and Derbyshire.

“Painting is my Passion. Whether it be Landscape, Seascape or floral, I love to play with the colour, shape and abstraction, adding loose gestural mark making to bring a piece to life. Working predominantly from photos of the UK’s seaside and countryside, I love to dissect the image, breaking it down into abstract shapes, adding expressive marks and exaggerating the colours using acrylic, inks, pencils and pastels. Although often abstract in style, I am keen to ensure my paintings maintain an element of realism so that the viewer can recognise the location or at least elements of it. Within my interpretations I aim to bring life, colour and memories of a particular place or time; a piece that evokes a connection.”